IATA Authorized Training Centers (ATC) are specialized training institutions that are authorized by IATA to teach one or more the IATA course(s). The ATC may provide Authorized Courses in their class room. Authorization to teach these courses is granted based on demonstrated instructional expertise in the courses of interest, as well as the institution’s overall ability to provide quality training. While ATCs recruit and train students for IATA programs, examinations are organized by IATA in their country or region. ATCs are also able to distribute the specific IATA courses for which they are authorized to self-study students, provided they are able to offer educational support to these students, should the need arise.