Access Control and Physical Security Management
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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 operations. It will address a wide variety of topics…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,250Fees from
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
Course outline
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1Day 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
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2Day 2: Security operations management & Perimeter and building security
- Security operations management
- What operations management is
- What are the responsibilities
- How the remainder of the security team fits in
- Perimeter and building security
- Measures available
- Developing security on sites
- Managing security on sites
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3Day 3: Introduction to security surveying & Security risk management
- Introduction to security surveying
- Understanding the risks
- Considering security options
- Communicating results to the client
- Security risk management
- Introduction to security risk management
- What risk management means
- Who applies risk management
- Risk mitigation
- Risk management continuum
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4Day 4: Access Management & Manpower selection and development
- Access Management
- Types of access systems
- How the access systems are used
- Introduction to CCTV
- Intruder detection
- Implementing the systems
- Manpower selection and development
- Selecting the right profile
- Screening of individuals
- Vetting of individuals
- On-going professional training
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5Day 5: Introduction to investigations & Crisis management
- Introduction to investigations
- Gathering of information
- Purpose of the investigation
- Requirements of the investigation
- Upholding Credibility
- Keeping Documentation
- Legal aspects
- Crisis management
- Dealing with a crisis
- Fall back planning
- Post incident considerations
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Certificate in Security Management (CSM) course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Certificate in Security Management (CSM) course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Vienna. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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