Professional training course
Certificate in Security Management (CSM)
This course will provide participants with an insight into the fundamentals of managing modern and effective security op... The outline covers Security policies and procedures, Security operations management, Perimeter a...
Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
This course will provide participants with an insight into the fundamentals of managing modern and effective security operations.
It will address a wide variety of topics such as security policies and procedures, risk management, access management and investigation, to enable all participants to understand the principles of security and risk management.
The course will provide practical and up-to-date security management skills and techniques that can be implemented within each participant’s organization and security team.
Course Methodology
This course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that enable all participants to apply the advanced knowledge they gained and demonstrate their skills in security management.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the process of designing procedures
- Conduct a security survey
- Explain risk management
- Describe and understand access control systems
- Explain management and selection of manpower
- Apply basic investigation procedures
- Utilize crisis management techniques
Target Audience
Managers and security staff wishing to develop an understanding of security management techniques and to further their knowledge of the security function, approach, and strategy.
Target Competencies
- Security management
- Developing Security policies and procedures
- Handling Physical security
- Conducting Risk assessment
- Incident management
- Conducting Incident investigation
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the process of designing procedures
- Conduct a security survey
- Explain risk management
- Describe and understand access control systems
- Explain management and selection of manpower
- Apply basic investigation procedures
- Utilize crisis management techniques
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers and security staff wishing to develop an understanding of security management techniques and to further their knowledge of the security function, approach, and strategy.
- Target Competencies
- Security management
- Developing Security policies and procedures
- Handling Physical security
- Conducting Risk assessment
- Incident management
- Conducting Incident investigation
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that enable all participants to apply the advanced knowledge they gained and demonstrate their skills in security management.
Course content
Course outline and key learning areas
Module 1
Security policies and procedures
- What the policies and procedures cover
- Who should design the policies and procedures
- Why security policies are of use to companies
- Why security procedures are of use to companies
Module 2
Security operations management
- What operations management is
- What are the responsibilities
- How the remainder of the security team fits in
Module 3
Perimeter and building security
- Measures available
- Developing security on sites
- Managing security on sites
Module 4
Introduction to security surveying
- Understanding the risks
- Considering security options
- Communicating results to the client
Module 5
Security risk management
- Introduction to security risk management
- What risk management means
- Who applies risk management
- Risk mitigation
- Risk management continuum
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Certificate in Security Management (CSM) cover?
This course covers Security Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 15 - 19 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Managers and security staff wishing to develop an understanding of security management techniques and to further their knowledge of the security function, approach, and strategy., Target Competencies, Security management
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna.
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