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U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) Program is an e-Learning training curriculum for airport industry professionals accredited by Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). After completing the Program individuals will be awarded the U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) designation.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) Program covers a full range of current airport management topics such as leadership development, business strategy, commercial management, finance, operations, safety, security, and air service.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Program Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\u2713 Custom designed curriculum that enables individuals to acquire the necessary skills to increase their value and success in the U.S. airport industry.<\/p>\n

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\u2713 Focus on developing leadership and strategic management skills for airport industry professionals.<\/p>\n

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\u2713 Designed for seasoned airport industry professionals as well as new entrants to the industry.<\/p>\n

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\u2713 Provide individuals with a broad and detailed understanding of the U.S. airport industry to build the next generation of industry leaders.<\/p>\n

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\u2713 Any employee of an ACI-NA Airport Member or World Business Partner\/Associate Member is eligible to enroll in the USAP Program.<\/p>\n

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e-Learning >><\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Invest in your professional development and advance your career. The USAP Program delivers best-in-class training in an e-Learning environment for U.S. airport industry professionals with insightful materials and structured content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Leadership >><\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The USAP Program will help you advance your career by better understanding key elements of the airport business, strategy, and how airports play a vital role in the U.S. and broader global air transportation system.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Accreditation >><\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Accredited by Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). The Program provides an accreditation recognized in the airport industry.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

USAP Designation >><\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Once completed the Program, you will be awarded the U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) designation after your name.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Professional Network >><\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Enhances your airport professional credibility and demonstrates professional commitment. Become part of the USAP community and build a professional network.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Flexibility >><\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n

You have 18 months to complete 6 online courses from the date of enrollment. The USAP Program will take you approximately 75 hours to complete. The courses are on-demand and self-paced. This means that the courses are available 24\/7 and can be completed at your desired learning pace.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”cs-31″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Curriculum” tab_id=”Curriculum” el_class=”vc_tta-o-non-responsive”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The US. Airport Professional (USAP) Program covers a full range of current airport management topics such as leadership development, business strategy, commercial management, finance, operations, safety, security, and air service. The USAP Program is comprised of 6 e-Learning courses.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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