Please Note:
If your airport or organization requires private or customized training, we offer virtual and in-person options that can be tailored to your objectives. Please contact us to explore available training solutions.
Purchase an In-Person Course
- In-person delivery at Region of Waterloo International Airport
- Dates: June 16–17
- Delivered over 2 full days, including 1.5 days of classroom instruction and 0.5 days on the airfield
- Click here to register
- Note: Additional dates coming soon, including a Western Canada offering this Fall and a live virtual option
The Accreditation Academy is an intensive, instructor-led program designed for airport professionals pursuing the Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or Accredited Airport Professional (A.A.P.) designation and seeking an accelerated path to earning their Certified Member (C.M.) credential.
Delivered over four full days, the Academy provides participants with a comprehensive review of the Accreditation Body of Knowledge, guided by experienced airport industry professionals. The curriculum is designed to strengthen candidates' understanding of key airport management principles, operational practices, leadership concepts, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
The Academy provides a comprehensive review of the Body of Knowledge and includes completion of the Certified Member (C.M.) examination on site. Candidates who first pay the Accreditation Program Joining Fee and later choose to join the academy must purchase the Accreditation Academy Registration Fee.
Program Information
- Location: Abbotsford, BC
- Confirmed Dates: October 19-23, 2026.
- Program Format: 4.5 days of instructor-led training and examination preparation
Registration Information
- Candidates must be enrolled in the IAAE Canada Accreditation Program prior to attending the Academy. Individuals who have already paid the Accreditation Program Joining Fee and subsequently choose to attend the Academy are required to pay the Accreditation Academy Registration Fee.
Accommodation
- Hotel: Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport, 3010 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2L4
- A preferred hotel rate has been secured for Academy participants. You may make reservations in the following ways to receive the IAAE Canada exclusive discounted group rate.
- Online at: www.sandmanhotels.com
- By calling the Sandman Guest Support Centre at 1-800-SANDMAN (1-800-726-3626)
- By contacting the hotel directly at 604-556-7263
- Please quote the block code 2610IAAE when making your reservation.
To register & learn more, click here.