Security Management Professional (SM-003) Training Course

Security Management Professional

Security managers protect people, assets, information and reputation against a wide range of threats, from theft and violence to terrorism and insider risk. The role…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Security managers protect people, assets, information and reputation against a wide range of threats, from theft and violence to terrorism and insider risk. The role demands strategic thinking as well as operational expertise.

This LLMI course covers the full scope of security management: security strategy and governance, threat and risk assessment, physical and technical security, security operations, investigations, crisis and incident management, personnel security, budgets and performance. Participants develop a security management plan for their organisation.

Course Objectives

Develop security strategy and governance

Assess threats, vulnerabilities and risks

Design layered physical and technical security

Manage security operations and personnel

Handle incidents, investigations and crises

Measure security performance and manage budgets

Target Audience

Security managers and supervisors

Facilities and risk managers

Corporate security staff

Loss prevention managers

HSE managers with security duties

Professionals moving into security

Course Methodology

Expert-led sessions

Risk assessment workshops

Case studies

Scenario exercises

Planning

Course outline

1Day 1: Security Management Foundations

Role of security management
Governance and policy
Legal considerations
Security culture
Exercise: Security function review

2Day 2: Threat and Risk Assessment

Threat assessment
Vulnerability analysis
Risk evaluation
Prioritisation
Workshop: Site risk assessment

3Day 3: Physical and Technical Security

Layered security
Access control
CCTV and alarms
Perimeter security
Exercise: Security design

4Day 4: Operations and Incidents

Security operations
Guard force management
Investigations
Incident and crisis response
Case study: Security incident

5Day 5: Performance and Leadership

Security metrics
Budgets
Contractors
Continuous improvement
Capstone: Security management plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Security Management Professional course?

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

When is the next Security Management Professional course?

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

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, London, Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul.

Can I take Security Management Professional 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 £2,750 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.

Security Management Professional

Course overview

Course outline

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