Delivered by one of our recognised security management trainers, this course is a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of corporate security management. Suitable for all levels, the training is perfect for those wishing to understand the fundamentals of security. It is designed to provide security managers, supervisors, and those for whom security is one of a number of responsibilities, with the knowledge and confidence necessary to manage a successful security management function. You will learn the fundamentals of security management with an emphasis on risk methodology and designing appropriate security measures. Identifying assets, threats and vulnerabilities leads to the design of physical security countermeasures. The course focuses on the core requirements to secure people and other critical assets, including risk assessments, risk matrix creation, and how to prepare a business case for security provisions to a senior management team. This programme takes the form of lectures, workshops, discussions and exercises. Learners are placed into groups, who are tasked to solve typical security problems together. The BTEC Level 4 assessment is completed during the course, through a learner workbook, project presentation and trainer evaluation. There is no ‘exam’ as such; assessment is supported by the tutor who is there to ensure you gain the very best learning experience. Read more

Security Coordination and Design - Virtual Classroom - SRF BTEC Level 4 This accredited virtual classroom training course is a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of corporate security management. Suitable for all levels, this training is perfect for those wishing to understand the fundamentals of security. It is designed to provide security managers and those for whom security is one of a number of responsibilities, with the knowledge and confidence necessary to manage a successful security management function. Identifying assets, threats and vulnerabilities leads to the design of physical security countermeasures. The course focuses on the core requirements to secure people and other critical assets, including risk assessments, risk matrix creation, and how to prepare a business case for security provisions to a senior management team. The course is delivered via Zoom with students interacting both with the tutor and each other as required. This is a 5 day course, and will run 09:00 - 17:00 each day.  Private study outside of the virtual classroom may be required. The SRF BTEC Level 4 assessment is completed through a learner workbook, project presentation and trainer evaluation. There is no ‘exam’ as such; assessment is supported by the tutor who is there to ensure you gain the very best learning experience. You will receive an email up to 10  working days prior to the start of the course, from training@linx-group.co.uk with details of how to access the PerpetuityARC eLearning Platform and start your course.  Some pre-course work may also be required as part of the accreditation requirement. If you have not received the email within the specified time, please email: training@linx-group.co.uk for assistance.   Read more

This course is delivered 17-21 March 2025 - Leicester, UK 5 Day Classroom Course. Professionals from all industries can be called upon to conduct investigations within the workplace. It’s crucial that impartiality and fairness are adopted by those tasked with the investigation, but there is a lot more to consider here. The purpose of the investigation may be to establish whether a crime has been committed. Perhaps a complaint has been raised, or an incident has happened which requires analysis. It may be a suspicion of malpractice, or the organisation is suffering from internal theft. Investigations can lead to supporting potential litigation, or internal disciplinary procedures. This popular classroom training course provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to undertake fair, legally-compliant and effective investigations. You’ll leave training with a thorough understanding of the relationship between employment law to criminal law.  You’ll cover corporate risk, the nuances of body language and questioning styles and techniques. The training course is delivered by subject matter experts, using interactive case studies and practical scenarios. It is based on UK law, and considers international legal frameworks. The training draws out specific details from jurisdictions represented by the learner group. Although this training course includes elements of ‘security’, it is not just aimed at those within security departments. We welcome those from HR, Facilities, general management roles, and many functions which sit outside that of the traditional security manager. Your tutor will ensure your personal and professional motivations for wishing to complete this training is understood and catered to. Read more

The dates for this online virtual classroom course are 12th - 15th May 2025 This is course is delivered via Zoom. You will be emailed full joining instructions before the course. This accredited short course is designed to provide you with the skills to act effectively in the event of a kidnap scenario. It focuses on the corporate world and the roles and responsibilities of the response team. You will receive a high level of practical skill and theoretical knowledge needed to act confidently, objectively and effectively when protecting the physical integrity of your staff or company assets, if threatened by a kidnap or commercial extortion-related incident. Aided by the use of scenarios, this course enables you to explore and understand the duty of care and responsibilities. This also included primacy and legal considerations, crisis response and management as it relates to kidnap and ransom. You will also cover communication, including victim and offender contact, as well as negotiation skills, external and internal messaging. The skills taught encompass the response to a kidnapping, or commercial extortion, and how this dovetails with corporate crisis management planning. Assessment for this course includes a workbook and scenario based group work which is tutor assessed.  Read more

This course is delivered 24-26 March 2025 - Leicester, UK Conducting a security survey is an essential skill for security managers, consultants, and other security professionals. Surveying is often fundamental to the design and functionality of a good security provision. This SRF BTEC Level 4 course will teach you how to identify particular threats to your business, premises and staff, and most importantly, how you can protect against them. This 3 day classroom course provides a step-by-step guide to the process of conducting an effective survey. You will leave the course having created and designed a template for conducting your own security surveys, which you can then use at your place of work. During the training, our experienced instructors will guide you through each stage involved in conducting a survey. You will also learn how to use the security survey as part of your ongoing risk analysis and security strategy. Assessment for this BTEC Level 4 Award includes the creation of a portfolio of work, forming the basis of a written assignment. This written assignment is then completed after the classroom training has finished, in your own environment. In addition to the written assignment, the 1:1 sessions with the instructor at the end of the course also forms the basis of the BTEC accreditation. As part of the course you will be able to put in to practice the theory you have learnt by undertaking a physical survey of a site, under the supervision of the instructor. Core content When to conduct a security survey How to plan and conduct a security survey What constitutes an effective security survey How to use crime prevention methods and techniques to reduce crime and loss How to use the security survey to prepare a risk assessment What security measures are available and when and how to use them How to write a security survey report and make effective recommendations Read more

This course is delivered 1 - 5 December 2025  - Leicester, UK This security management training course is an essential exploration of the key ideas, techniques and concerns at the heart of professional security management today. Delivered as a classroom course, learners will work towards a BTEC Level 4 Award. This is an internationally-recognised qualification, supporting your career development and promotion opportunities. Past learners of this course have gone on to complete other qualifications to further their career, and to boost career progression in this competitive industry. During the course, you will cover a comprehensive look at the responsibilities, resources and skills that are central to providing effective security management. From identifying issues, understanding theories about risk, and isolating causes and prevention of crime, this qualification in security management is the ideal course for anyone wishing to develop their career in the security industry. Assessment for this security management training course is based on completion of the course workbook,  which is used to support a written assignment that is completed post-course. Because there is no exam to sit, you can take your time to consider the best way to complete the coursework. You will receive support during the course, and our academic team can provide additional support should you need it after the training. Importantly, this means that when you sign up to train with us, we are with you for the whole journey, ensuring you receive the highest quality support and guidance. Core content Over this five day classroom course, learning is delivered through group discussion, desk top exercises, and expert guidance from the course tutor. As a result, training is engaging and challenges you to think in different ways. You’ll cover: Role of the security manager Criminology, offenders and crime prevention theory Key legislation Risk management Crime management and prevention Security and working with human resources Supply chain security Security technology Preventing customer and supplier theft Preventing burglary, robbery and fraud Designing a security/crime reduction initiative Writing effective security reports Adding value through security The classroom course is five working days, Monday to Friday, 9-5pm with an hour’s lunch. Read more