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With crime a major issue on the high street, today’s retailers need to be aware of, and understand, how to mitigate threats to their stock, premises, staff and customers. This unaccredited course provides critical insights into retail security and examines the key techniques involved in identifying and managing loss, as well as the essential security management knowledge and skills needed to work within the retail sector. The course demonstrates the latest ideas, techniques and systems for the protection of people, premises, stock and profits. It demonstrates how these can be combined with management best practice to produce security solutions tailored for the retail environment. Core content The scale and impact of retail crime Causes and methods of retail crime Understanding ‘hot stores’, ‘hot products’ & ‘hot people’ Retail risk assessments and security surveys What are CRAVED products and how to protect them Distribution and supply chain security How to use situational crime prevention to reduce loss Physical and electronic protection Getting the most from your security officers Planning and managing a retail loss reduction initiative adding value Current regulation and legislation Assessment method This is an unaccredited course and therefore no formal assessment is required.  Instead during the course you will encounter multiple choice questions designed to test your understanding of the subject Enrolment You will receive an email within 2 working days from training@linx-group.co.uk with details of how to access the PerpetuityARC eLearning Platform and start your course.  If you have not received the email within the specified time, please email: training@linx-group.co.uk for assistance.   Certification Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an ecertificate of Attendance. Read more

This training course is proudly delivered in partnership with the UK’s Security Institute and is now available for booking throughout the year, so simply book your place, pay and get started. The Security Institute Certificate in Security Management is an online security training course, providing you with an introduction to key ideas, techniques and issues central to professional security management. You will gain an understanding of policy, best practice and legislation associated with security management principles, including health and safety, asset protection and information security. From discussing the formation of risk, to analysing potential causes and prevention of crime, this course is a must for those either new to their role, or experienced security professionals who perhaps haven’t worked at an academic level for some time. This is an online training course made up of six modules, three of which are mandatory and three chosen from elective modules. Core Modules Introduction to Security Management Security Department Management Information Security Elective Modules Health & Safety Retail Security Strategic Security Physical Security Terrorism Awareness & Management Risk, Crisis & Disaster Management There are several factors to consider when undertaking vocational training. Is the course delivered by an established and well-regarded training provider? Does the training provide a formal, industry-recognised qualification? Will you be able to undertake the appropriate level of work required to ensure your result reflects your ability? Enrolment You will receive an email within 2 working days from training@linx-group.co.uk with details of how to access the PerpetuityARC eLearning Platform and start your course.  If you have not received the email within the specified time, please email: training@linx-group.co.uk for assistance.   Read more