Workplace Violence Prevention (SM-018) Training Course

Workplace Violence Prevention

Workplace violence, including threats, harassment, assaults and domestic violence spilling into work, harms employees and organisations. Prevention requires risk…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Workplace violence, including threats, harassment, assaults and domestic violence spilling into work, harms employees and organisations. Prevention requires risk assessment, policies, training and coordinated response.

This LLMI course covers types and warning signs of workplace violence, risk assessment, prevention policies, threat assessment teams, de-escalation, response procedures, supporting victims and post-incident recovery. Participants develop a workplace violence prevention programme.

Course Objectives

Recognise types and warning signs of workplace violence

Assess workplace violence risks

Develop prevention policies and procedures

Establish threat assessment processes

Apply de-escalation and response procedures

Support victims and recover after incidents

Target Audience

Security managers

HR professionals

HSE managers

Managers and supervisors

Healthcare and frontline service managers

Employee assistance staff

Course Methodology

Case studies

Risk assessment workshop

Role plays

Group discussions

Programme design

Course outline

1Day 1: Understanding Workplace Violence

Types of violence
Warning signs
Impact
Legal duties
Exercise: Risk factors

2Day 2: Risk Assessment and Policy

Risk assessment
High-risk roles
Policies
Reporting
Workshop: Policy development

3Day 3: Threat Assessment

Threat assessment teams
Case management
Information sharing
Interventions
Case study: Threat case

4Day 4: Response

De-escalation
Emergency procedures
Lockdown
Coordination with police
Role play: De-escalation

5Day 5: Support and Recovery

Victim support
Post-incident review
Wellbeing
Programme evaluation
Capstone: Prevention programme

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Workplace Violence Prevention course?

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

When is the next Workplace Violence Prevention course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Munich. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London.

Can I take Workplace Violence 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 £2,250 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.

Workplace Violence Prevention

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