Learn how to draw up an effective security management plan to protect your organization in this free online course.

This security management course helps you to lay the pillars for a successful security plan that protects your organization from a range of physical dangers. We explain how to implement your plan to secure businesses, projects and events. We also identify the goals and responsibilities of those tasked with safeguarding staff and the public. We examine the relevant policies and show you how to draw up a security budget. This will greatly help you to understand the thinking behind each section of your security plan.

Our first module teaches you the importance of writing a security plan and explains how to approach unique challenges. We discuss how to be better prepared for the unexpected by highlighting potential security issues before they arise. The course then shows you what to do after there is an incident. We establish the need for proper documentation to protect your organization from legal liability and that it did everything it could have done to minimise risk through a formal security management system.

Our last module explains how to manage and train guards. We demonstrate how to test them through exercises and drills to determine if they fill the requirements needed and are prepared for emergencies. We also show you how to report an incident and provide an understanding of alarm systems. Finally, we establish the importance of forming a communication plan for your organization to prevent crossed wires during an emergency. A good security plan is an important element of a security management system so sign up to learn how to protect your organization from a range of physical threats.