Free online security courses with certificates

1. Security Management

One of our most popular courses on the topic, you will learn everything from close protection (bodyguarding) to fraud detection and cybersecurity threats.

2. Training on Restraint Awareness

If security involves physically restraining people, it is imperative to know the risks as well as ethical and legal considerations that surround this potentially dangerous practice.

3. Mastering Crowd Management

Concerts, festivals, rallies, marches, sporting events and even events like weddings and funerals all draw members of the public. Study how to control large groups of people and prevent potential disasters.

Get first rate training through Alison’s free online certificate courses in security. The platform provides a range of in demand CompTIA courses, including CompTIA A+ 1000 - Part 1 that will help you become a PC service specialist, and CompTIA A+ 1000 - Part 2 which majors on the security aspects of computer maintenance. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will guide you through the latest EU data rules and help protect your business from hefty fines. If you need to know about network architecture, security management and protocols used in modern network security practices, Computer Networking - Digital Network Security will boost your knowledge - and your CV.

Alison’s free online diploma courses in security take an in-depth approach to this vital and growing field. The Diploma in Computer Networking will give you a solid grounding in the architecture and protocols used in network security. Learn about local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the equipment needed for an efficient and secure computer network. If you plan to specialise in online security, the Diploma in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP 2019)covers computing, mobile security, app security, risk management and everything you need to prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam. Of course there is more to security than managing the flow of digital information. Other security specialists look after a business’s exposure to financial risk. Alison’s Diploma in Risk Management provides training in identifying, assessing and managing finacial risk - a must for all businesses post the 2008 financial crisis.

Alison’s courses range from two to three hours for short topics to 20 to 30 hours for more complex subjects. Shorter courses can usually be completed in the morning, afternoon or evening so they don’t interrupt your day-to-day life. Longer courses can be worked on over a few days, or you can dedicate a whole weekend to passing your course assessment - as always, the choice is yours, and you are never locked into an external schedule or timetable.

Short courses are helpful if you are already qualified in an area and need a refresher or to pick up new information. They are also practical if you aren’t sure if a field or industry is right for you, as you can quickly get a feel for it without investing too much time.

Longer courses are helpful once you are interested in a subject or want to make it your career or livelihood. They give you a deeper understanding of the topic and allow you to immerse yourself in true mastery.

Most of our learners combine shorter and longer courses as they find capacity in their busy lives.

Basics of Security Management

An excellent option for beginners, you will see how every workplace has security risks against personnel and physical and online systems. This foundational course shows you how to mitigate those threats to ensure safety.