Certificate in Security Management (CSM)

Professional training course

Certificate in Security Management (CSM)

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14 sessions
9 - 13 November 2026 €1,978 + VAT Register
14 - 18 December 2026 €3,225 + VAT Register
18 - 22 January 2027 €1,925 + VAT Register
15 - 19 February 2027 €3,460 + VAT Register
15 - 19 March 2027 €3,225 + VAT Register
19 - 23 April 2027 €2,380 + VAT Register
17 - 21 May 2027 €2,315 + VAT Register
21 - 25 June 2027 €1,978 + VAT Register
19 - 23 July 2027 €3,225 + VAT Register
16 - 20 August 2027 €1,925 + VAT Register
20 - 24 September 2027 €3,460 + VAT Register
18 - 22 October 2027 €3,225 + VAT Register
15 - 19 November 2027 €2,380 + VAT Register
20 - 24 December 2027 €2,315 + VAT Register
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Online / Live

14 sessions
9 - 13 November 2026 €1,815 + VAT Register
14 - 18 December 2026 €1,815 + VAT Register
18 - 22 January 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
15 - 19 February 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
15 - 19 March 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
19 - 23 April 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
17 - 21 May 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
21 - 25 June 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
19 - 23 July 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
16 - 20 August 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
20 - 24 September 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
18 - 22 October 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
15 - 19 November 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
20 - 24 December 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
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Introduction

Course overview

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.

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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.

Complete course outline

Course outline and key learning areas

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

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

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

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?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Istanbul, Vienna, Kuala lumpur, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, London.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.