Retail Loss Prevention (SM-008) Training Course

Retail Loss Prevention

Retailers lose significant revenue through shoplifting, employee theft, fraud, administrative errors and organised retail crime. Loss prevention protects margins while…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,840Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Retailers lose significant revenue through shoplifting, employee theft, fraud, administrative errors and organised retail crime. Loss prevention protects margins while maintaining a positive customer experience.

This LLMI course covers shrinkage causes and measurement, loss prevention strategy, store security, employee theft prevention, organised retail crime, data analytics and exception reporting, investigations and loss prevention culture. Participants develop a store loss prevention plan.

Course Objectives

Measure and analyse shrinkage

Develop loss prevention strategies

Apply store security measures

Prevent employee theft and fraud

Counter organised retail crime

Use analytics and investigations to reduce loss

Target Audience

Loss prevention managers

Store and area managers

Retail security staff

Retail auditors

Operations managers

Inventory control staff

Course Methodology

Retail case studies

Shrink analysis exercises

Store assessment workshop

Group discussions

Planning

Course outline

1Day 1: Understanding Shrinkage

Shrink causes
Measurement
Benchmarks
Impact on profit
Exercise: Shrink analysis

2Day 2: Store Security

Store design
EAS and tagging
CCTV
Staff awareness
Workshop: Store assessment

3Day 3: Internal Theft and Fraud

Employee theft
Refund and POS fraud
Controls
Culture
Case study: Internal fraud ring

4Day 4: Organised Crime and Analytics

Organised retail crime
Exception reporting
Data analytics
Partnerships
Lab: Exception analysis

5Day 5: Investigations and Programmes

Investigations
Legal considerations
Programme KPIs
Training
Capstone: Loss prevention plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Retail Loss Prevention course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Retail Loss Prevention course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Munich. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Rome, Paris.

Can I take Retail Loss Prevention online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 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.

Retail Loss Prevention

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