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Foundation & Academic Programmes

The Foundation and Academic Programmes training centre offers a wide spectrum of learning opportunities for those interested in the aviation industry, newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Its accredited programmes at various qualification levels with clear study paths provide opportunities for continuous learning, enabling participants to also obtain certifications, diplomas, or degrees.

Academic Programmes

Advanced Master in Air Transport Management (Modules)

Advanced Master in Aviation Safety Management (Modules)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Aviation Management (Modules)

Mandatory Airport Induction Training

Youth Programmes

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Advanced Master in Air Transport Management (Part-time)

This 18-month part-time Advanced Master programme is jointly offered by the Aviation Academy and ENAC in Hong Kong, preparing aviation experts to meet the real-world challenges in air transport management

Advanced Master in Air Transport Management (Part-time)

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Advanced Master in Aviation Safety Management (Part-time)

The 20-month part-time Master programme offered by ENAC and HKIAA in Hong Kong develops competence for the effective implementation and enhancement of aviation safety

Advanced Master in Aviation Safety Management (Part-time)

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Aviation Management

This is a top-up part-time degree programme specifically designed for professionals in the aviation industry.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Aviation Management

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Diploma in Aviation Operations

This 13-month programme integrates structured classroom learning and industry placement, enabling young people to Learn-Work-Earn simultaneously.

Diploma in Aviation Operations

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ICAO International Air Law

This five-day ICAO recognised online course explains the rules and procedures of international air law relating to the participants’ roles and functions in their organisations, through application of appropriate knowledge and advocacy.

ICAO International Air Law

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ICAO Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP)

This five-day ICAO online course provides participants practical knowledge of risk management and safety assurance.

ICAO Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP)

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Professional Diploma in Aviation Management (Part-time)

This 15-month part-time programme focuses on practices and integrates management concepts into working applications, targeting industry practitioners who would like to pursue an accredited qualification.

Professional Diploma in Aviation Management (Part-time)

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School Talks

To raise interest in the aviation industry among youth, the Aviation Academy conducts free online and onsite school talks for secondary and tertiary students.

Advanced Master in Air Transport Management (Part-time)

Advanced Master in Air Transport Management (Part-time) Course Date: 01/2027 (18 months) Course Fee: EUR25,300

Advanced Master in Aviation Safety Management (Part-time)

Advanced Master in Aviation Safety Management (Part-time) Course Date: 09/2026 (20 months) Course Fee: EUR25,300

Aerodiscovery Camp

Aerodiscovery Camp Course Date: 13/07/2026 - 14/07/2026 (2 days)
31/07/2026 - 01/08/2026 (2 days)
06/08/2026 - 07/08/2026 (2 days) Course Fee: HKD2,600 (Light lunch will be provided)

Air Passengers and Quality of Services

Air Passengers and Quality of Services Course Date: 09/01/2026 - 11/01/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Air Traffic Control Summer Day Camp

Air Traffic Control Summer Day Camp Course Date: 13/07/2026 – 14/07/2026 (2 days)
11/08/2026 – 12/08/2026 (2 days) Course Fee: HKD2,100 (Light lunch will be provided)

Air Transport Economics

Air Transport Economics Course Date: 10/04/2026 - 12/04/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Air Transport Market and Airline Distribution

Air Transport Market and Airline Distribution Course Date: 09/10/2026 - 11/10/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Air Transport Security and International Laws

Air Transport Security and International Laws Course Date: 04/12/2026 - 06/12/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Air Transport System

Air Transport System Course Date: 11/09/2026 - 13/09/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Aircraft Engineering Summer Day Camp

Aircraft Engineering Summer Day Camp Course Date: 20/07/2026 – 22/07/2026 (3 days)
03/08/2026 – 05/08/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD2,900 (Light lunch will be provided)

Airline Marketing

Airline Marketing Course Date: Course Fee:

Airline Operations and Safety Management

Airline Operations and Safety Management Course Date: 15/05/2026 - 17/05/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Airline Scheduling and Planning

Airline Scheduling and Planning Course Date: Course Fee:

Airline Strategy

Airline Strategy Course Date: 06/11/2026 - 08/11/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Airport Evening Camp

Airport Evening Camp Course Date: 22/07/2026 – 23/07/2026 (2 days)
13/08/2026 – 14/08/2026 (2 days) Course Fee: HKD2,100 (Light meal will be provided)

Airport Operations

Airport Operations Course Date: Course Fee:

Audit Techniques

Audit Techniques Course Date: 05/06/2026 - 07/06/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Aviation Inside-out Summer Day Camp

Aviation Inside-out Summer Day Camp Course Date: 16/07/2026 – 18/07/2026 (3 days) Cantonese
10/08/2026 – 12/08/2026 (3 days) English Course Fee: HKD2,900 (Light lunch will be provided)

Aviation Management Dissertation

Aviation Management Dissertation Course Date: Course Fee:

Aviation Safety and Operations Assessment

Aviation Safety and Operations Assessment Course Date: Course Fee:

Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning

Aviation Safety, Security and Emergency Planning Course Date: Course Fee:

Aviation Safey and Security Summer Day Camp

Aviation Safey and Security Summer Day Camp Course Date: 20/07/2026 – 21/07/2026 (2 days)
05/08/2026 – 06/08/2026 (2 days) Course Fee: HKD2,100 (Light lunch will be provided)

Aviation Strategy and Finance

Aviation Strategy and Finance Course Date: Course Fee:

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Aviation Management

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Aviation Management Course Date: Applications are accepted year-round
Next intake: 05/2026 & 09/2026 Course Fee: Programme Fee (payable in instalments)
HKD69,600 – HKD139,200 (120-240 credits)

Communication and Crisis Management

Communication and Crisis Management Course Date: 11/09/2026 - 13/09/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Customer Service Management

Customer Service Management Course Date: Course Fee:

Diploma in Aviation Operations

Diploma in Aviation Operations Course Date: 03/2026 (13 months)
08/2026 (13 months) Course Fee: HKD29,000

Drone Summer Day Camp

Drone Summer Day Camp Course Date: 24/07/2026 – 25/07/2026 (2 days) Course Fee: HKD2,100 (Light lunch will be provided)

Financial Management

Financial Management Course Date: 06/03/2026 - 08/03/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Global Logistics and Cargo

Global Logistics and Cargo Course Date: Course Fee:

Ground Handling and Operations

Ground Handling and Operations Course Date: 10/07/2026 - 12/07/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Human Resources

Human Resources Course Date: 06/02/2026 - 08/02/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

ICAO CAA Approval of Training Organisations

ICAO CAA Approval of Training Organisations Course Date: 16/11/2026 – 20/11/2026 (5 days) Course Fee: USD2,000

ICAO Conducting a Cursory Review of Competency-based Training and Assessment Course Materials

ICAO Conducting a Cursory Review of Competency-based Training and Assessment Course Materials Course Date: 21/10/2026 – 23/10/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: USD1,000

ICAO International Air Law

ICAO International Air Law Course Date: 12/10/2026 – 16/10/2026 (5 days) Course Fee: USD1,800

ICAO Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP)

ICAO Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP) Course Date: 08/03/2027 – 12/03/2027 (5 days) Course Fee: USD1,800

ICAO Training Developers Course (TDC)

ICAO Training Developers Course (TDC) Course Date: 12/01/2026 – 23/01/2026 (10 days) Course Fee: USD1,950

ICAO Training Instructors Course (TIC)

ICAO Training Instructors Course (TIC) Course Date: 17/08/2026 – 21/08/2026 (5 days) Course Fee: USD1,500

ICAO Training Managers Course - Regulatory

ICAO Training Managers Course - Regulatory Course Date: 20/04/2026 – 24/04/2026 (5 days) Course Fee: USD2,000

Implementation of Safety Management System

Implementation of Safety Management System Course Date: 10/10/2025 - 12/10/2025 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Introduction to Piloting Course

Introduction to Piloting Course Course Date: 27/07/2026 – 29/07/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD4,700 (Light lunch will be provided)

Introduction to Safety Management System

Introduction to Safety Management System Course Date: 05/09/2025 - 07/09/2025 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Mandatory Airport Induction Training for Contractors – Landside Stream

Mandatory Airport Induction Training for Contractors – Landside Stream Course Date: Monthly (1 day) Course Fee: HKD400

Mandatory Airport Induction Training for Contractors – Ramp Stream

Mandatory Airport Induction Training for Contractors – Ramp Stream Course Date: Monthly (1 day) Course Fee: HKD400

Mandatory Airport Induction Training for Contractors – Terminal Stream

Mandatory Airport Induction Training for Contractors – Terminal Stream Course Date: Monthly (1 day) Course Fee: HKD400

Marketing

Marketing Course Date: 05/06/2026 - 07/06/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Network Planning and Air Service Development

Network Planning and Air Service Development Course Date: Course Fee:

Piloting Summer Day Camp

Piloting Summer Day Camp Course Date: 16/07/2026 – 18/07/2026 (3 days) Cantonese
23/07/2026 – 25/07/2026 (3 days) English
13/08/2026 – 15/08/2026 (3 days) Cantonese Course Fee: HKD3,400 (Light lunch will be provided)

Professional Diploma in Aviation Management (Part-time)

Professional Diploma in Aviation Management (Part-time) Course Date: 10/2026 (15 months) Course Fee: HKD37,000

Research Methods and Dissertation Development

Research Methods and Dissertation Development Course Date: Course Fee:

Safety Management System in Air Navigation Service Provider

Safety Management System in Air Navigation Service Provider Course Date: 06/03/2026 - 08/03/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Safety Management System in Aircraft Maintenance Organisation

Safety Management System in Aircraft Maintenance Organisation Course Date: 10/04/2026 - 12/04/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Safety Management System in Airline (I)

Safety Management System in Airline (I) Course Date: 05/12/2025 - 07/12/2025 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Safety Management System in Airline (II)

Safety Management System in Airline (II) Course Date: 09/01/2026 - 11/01/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Safety Management System in Airport

Safety Management System in Airport Course Date: 06/02/2026 - 08/02/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Safety Management System in Approved Training Organisation

Safety Management System in Approved Training Organisation Course Date: 15/05/2026 - 17/05/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Safety Risk Management

Safety Risk Management Course Date: 07/11/2025 - 09/11/2025 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

School Talks

School Talks Course Date: On request (30-60 minutes) Course Fee: Free

State Safety Programme

State Safety Programme Course Date: 07/08/2026 - 09/08/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

Strategic People Management in Aviation

Strategic People Management in Aviation Course Date: Course Fee:

Sustainability and Aviation

Sustainability and Aviation Course Date: Course Fee:

Sustainable Development of Air Transport

Sustainable Development of Air Transport Course Date: 09/01/2026 - 11/01/2026 (3 days) Course Fee: HKD12,800

TechXplore - HKIA Integrated Tour

TechXplore - HKIA Integrated Tour Course Date: On request (1 day) Course Fee: HKD500