This course is delivered 28 October - 1 November 2024 - 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

Corporate Intelligence Management (Virtual Classroom Training)  This course is delivered via Zoom. You will be emailed full joining instructions before the course. There has never been a time when understanding and managing corporate intelligence has been more crucial. Given the growing concern over data, information gathering and the storage of personal details, this training is essential to help you understand this broad subject. Over two days, this innovative short course covers critical areas including the effective collection, analysis and communication of intelligence. The course focuses on the strategic gathering of information, its analysis and development into commercial intelligence. You will leave the course with a broader understanding of how the use of intelligence can inform enterprise decision making. Importantly, you’ll learn how to design targeted security initiatives, which is perhaps one of the most critical parts of the subject. The workshop is for all those who have a need to understand the risks and vulnerabilities of not actively engaging with all forms of corporate intelligence. Delivered by an experienced professional within this sector, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss and explore topics with a recognised subject matter expert. Core content What is commercial intelligence? Intelligence, strategy and decision making OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) HUMINT (Human Intelligence) Intelligence and risk management Intelligence and the security function Information gathering Information analysis Grading intelligence The use of databases Intelligence cycles Controlling and communicating intelligence Intelligence report writing Legislation and compliance Read more

This course is delivered 14 - 18 October 2024 - 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 18th - 21st November 2024 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

With crime a major issue on the high street, today’s retailers need to be aware of, and understand, how to mitigate threats to their stock, premises, staff and customers. This unaccredited course provides critical insights into retail security and examines the key techniques involved in identifying and managing loss, as well as the essential security management knowledge and skills needed to work within the retail sector. The course demonstrates the latest ideas, techniques and systems for the protection of people, premises, stock and profits. It demonstrates how these can be combined with management best practice to produce security solutions tailored for the retail environment. Core content The scale and impact of retail crime Causes and methods of retail crime Understanding ‘hot stores’, ‘hot products’ & ‘hot people’ Retail risk assessments and security surveys What are CRAVED products and how to protect them Distribution and supply chain security How to use situational crime prevention to reduce loss Physical and electronic protection Getting the most from your security officers Planning and managing a retail loss reduction initiative adding value Current regulation and legislation Assessment method This is an unaccredited course and therefore no formal assessment is required.  Instead during the course you will encounter multiple choice questions designed to test your understanding of the subject Enrolment You will receive an email within 2 working days from training@linx-group.co.uk with details of how to access the PerpetuityARC eLearning Platform and start your course.  If you have not received the email within the specified time, please email: training@linx-group.co.uk for assistance.   Certification Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an eCertificate of Completion. Read more

This training course is proudly delivered in partnership with the UK’s Security Institute and is now available for booking throughout the year, so simply book your place, pay and get started. The Security Institute Certificate in Security Management is an online security training course, providing you with an introduction to key ideas, techniques and issues central to professional security management. You will gain an understanding of policy, best practice and legislation associated with security management principles, including health and safety, asset protection and information security. From discussing the formation of risk, to analysing potential causes and prevention of crime, this course is a must for those either new to their role, or experienced security professionals who perhaps haven’t worked at an academic level for some time. This is an online training course made up of six modules, three of which are mandatory and three chosen from elective modules. Core Modules Introduction to Security Management Security Department Management Information Security Elective Modules Health & Safety Retail Security Strategic Security Physical Security Terrorism Awareness & Management Risk, Crisis & Disaster Management There are several factors to consider when undertaking vocational training. Is the course delivered by an established and well-regarded training provider? Does the training provide a formal, industry-recognised qualification? Will you be able to undertake the appropriate level of work required to ensure your result reflects your ability? Enrolment You will receive an email within 2 working days from training@linx-group.co.uk with details of how to access the PerpetuityARC eLearning Platform and start your course.  If you have not received the email within the specified time, please email: training@linx-group.co.uk for assistance.   Read more