Bird Academy invites applications for IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) course for Dangerous Goods Instructors
Bird Academy, the education arm of the Bird Group, is an IATA accredited Regional
Training Partner (RTP), the first and only one in India, and proudly hosts
classroom training regarded as a benchmark in the aviation industry. Bird Academy is
now inviting applications for a specialised IATA Competency-Based Training and
Assessment (CBTA) course for Dangerous Goods Instructors scheduled from March
16–20, 2026, at its training center in New Delhi. The five-day classroom
programme will equip instructors with globally aligned competency-based training
standards, helping them upskill within a short duration of time.
Delivered by an official International Air Transport Association (IATA) instructor and
aligned with IATA’s Dangerous Goods Training Guidance and DGR Section 1.5, the
the course will focus on building robust, CBTA-compliant training capabilities enhancing
the instructional effectiveness of dangerous goods trainers, assessors and supervisors
across aviation and logistics sectors.
The course is recommended for dangerous goods instructors, trainers, assessors,
supervisors and organisations seeking IATA CBTA Center certification. Participants are
required to have completed a relevant dangerous goods training programme and hold a
valid certification. The last date to register for this program is February 28 th , 2026.
This course will help participants gain hands-on expertise in planning and delivering
competency-focused training sessions, using active learning techniques and structured
methodologies. The programme will cover adult learning principles, communication and
facilitation strategies, and the design and development of CBTA-based dangerous goods
curricula.
Spanning 40 hours over five days, the course will enable professionals to apply
regulatory frameworks through a CBTA approach, implement competency-based
assessment strategies, and enhance the effectiveness of dangerous goods training
programmes across the aviation ecosystem. Upon successful completion, attendees will
receive an IATA Certificate of Completion valid for 24 months. A distinction will be
awarded to participants scoring 90 percent or higher, while a minimum score of 80
percent is required for certification.
Bird Academy continues to strengthen its position as a pioneering skilling & training
institute offering globally aligned aviation and logistics programmes.
