Advance your skills in aviation safety and oversight

 

(Posted 01st October 2026)

 

 

Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) Phase 1

25 hours

The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA) provides a mechanism for ICAO to collect and analyse safety information from Member States and other stakeholders in order to identify and prioritize appropriate oversight and monitoring activities to be carried out by ICAO.

This course prepares qualified aviation experts from States or recognized international organizations to perform USOAP CMA activities (upon selection), while providing aviation industry experts with knowledge of USOAP. It covers USOAP CMA fundamentals, including the Programme’s history, principles, objectives, auditing techniques, safety oversight system critical elements and ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) processes and phases.

 

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USOAP CMA Phase 2 Self-paced Courses

Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA)

6 hours

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Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (AIG)

6 hours

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Aircraft Operations including Dangerous Goods (OPS)

6 hours

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Airworthiness of Aircraft (AIR)

6 hours

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Air Navigation Services (ANS)

8 hours

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Aviation Legislation and Civil Aviation Organization (LEG/ORG)

8 hours

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Personnel Licensing and Training (PEL)

6 hours

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Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Audit Preparation: Instructor-led Course

Strengthen your readiness for ICAO USOAP audit activities. Designed for prospective auditors and aviation safety professionals, this course focuses on the practical skills needed to effectively perform on-site audit activities

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems courses

ICAO offers a selection of courses that provide an overview of certification requirements and processes, as well as the roles and responsibilities of State and CAA safety inspectors for oversight. The courses focus specifically on operations, regulations and safety management systems.

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