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Airport Executive Leadership Programme (AELP)

Elevate your career towards airport executive leadership

Onsite and virtual

The Airport Executive Leadership Programme is ACI’s flagship professional certificate designed to equip airport leaders with the skills to manage complex challenges, drive transformation, and lead with confidence.

Developed in partnership with leading academic institutions, this programme empowers both individual leaders seeking career acceleration and airports committed to developing the next generation of airport leaders.

Where this leads C-suite & Executive · Global peer network
Duration 8 weeks – Onsite and Online
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Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP)

Get internationally recognised for airport management excellence

Onsite or virtual

A partnership between ACI and ICAO, the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme is an executive development programme for airport managers worldwide that promotes adherence to the highest professional standards, covering all functional areas of the airport business.

Graduates earn the International Airport Professional (IAP) designation.

Where this leads IAP designation - Global alumni network
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
Requirements 4 Mandatory and 2 Electives
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Airport Safety Professional Designation

Join an elite group of globally recognised safety experts

Onsite or virtual

ACI-ICAO Airport Safety Professional is the premier global designation programme for airport safety professionals and civil aviation regulators.

The programme recognises experienced professionals who demonstrate excellence in airport safety and operations, while providing participants with the opportunity to advance their careers, distinguish themselves within the industry, and earn the ASP designation.

Where this leads ASP designation
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
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Global Safety Network Diploma

Enhance your expertise in airport safety

Onsite or virtual

The ACI Global Safety Network Diploma is designed for airside operations and safety managers, providing specialised training to help them develop, implement, and operate effective Safety Management Systems (SMS) at their airports.

Where this leads GSN diploma - GSN Gold and GSN Silver diploma
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
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Airport Finance Diploma

Expand your proficiency in airport finance

Onsite or virtual

The Airport Finance Diploma equips participants with the knowledge and skills to understand the role of airport owners and third-party investors in financing airport assets over the asset lifecycle.

Participants will learn how to optimise revenue, make informed investment, and expenditure decisions to support desired customer outcomes, and manage relationships with both public and private stakeholders — to support long-term airport success.

Where this leads Finance diploma
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
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Airport Security Diploma

Bolster your skills in airport security management

Onsite or virtual

The Airport Security Diploma provides comprehensive training on building and maintaining a security framework aligned with national and international regulations — covering threat assessment, security operations, and system management.

Where this leads Security diploma
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
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Airport Operations Diploma

Propel your career with strong knowledge in airport operations

Online

The Airport Operations Diploma provides a thorough understanding of airport operations, from airside and landside operations to terminal operations. Participants gain the knowledge and tools necessary to proactively address the operational and business needs of today’s airports.

Where this leads Operations diploma
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
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Advanced Airport Operations Diploma

Gain strategic operations expertise

Onsite or virtual

The Advanced Airport Operations Diploma is designed for experienced airport professionals seeking to elevate their expertise in airport operations, strategic decision-making, and cross-functional leadership.

Participants are expected to have a solid understanding of airport operations, ideally through the Airport Operations Diploma or equivalent professional experience.

Where this leads Advanced Operations diploma
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
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Airport Customer Experience Professional Designation

Lead airport customer experience at your airport

Onsite or virtual

The Airport Customer Experience Professional designation equips airport professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to lead customer experience initiatives at their airports.

The programme supports participants in strengthening customer experience strategies and advancing organisational performance. It is also a requirement for Levels 4 and 5 of the ASQ Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme.

The Airport Customer Experience Professional designation equips airport professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to lead customer experience initiatives at their airports.

The programme supports participants in strengthening customer experience strategies and advancing organisational performance. It is also a requirement for Levels 4 and 5 of the ASQ Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme.

Where this leads ACEP designation - Required for Airport CX Accreditation L4-L5
Completion timeframe To be completed within 3 years
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Airport Executive Leadership Programme (AELP)

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