Threat awareness for security professionals.
This is an in-depth training program with 4 courses providing security professionals with advanced knowledge, tools, and techniques to effectively identify and assess active threats.
Advanced Techniques to Protect People and Property
Through our intensive 8-hour Threat Awareness for Security Professionals course, learners will gain a working knowledge of the terms and concepts associated with baselining and active threat assessment, be able to systematically observe any environment, assess threat levels using visible behaviors, and identify potentially threatening individuals and situations.
This course covers how to assess a baseline using the Behavioral Baseline Instrument (BBI); how to properly identify the roles, deviations, and objectives of those they are observing; how to identify behavioral threat indicators and their relevance to the baselining process; and how to identify a Person of Interest (POI) and recognize a potential or imminent threat.
Based on end-of-course surveys, trainees agreed that this course left them better prepared to…
use visual behavior to identify a suspicious person (98.8%)
provided new tools to help them articulate their observations (98.1%)
Trainees also agreed that…
it will assist them in their job (98.8%)
the practical exercises gave them a deeper understanding of what was taught and how it applies to their work (98.1%)
it addressed concepts in a challenging manner that stimulated critical thinking (98.6%)
INCLUDES ADDITIONAL TRAINING
The online program consists of 5 courses; an initial 4 modules (8 hours of training in total) plus a refresher training six months later.
ONLINE OR IN-PERSON
This training can be taken in an online format or in person with an instructor. The class includes a mix of easy-to-digest videos, knowledge checks, and practical exercises.
ELIGIBILITY
This course is available to security personnel with a broad range of missions. Affiliation will be verified after purchase and prior to enrollment.
GOVERNMENT-RESEARCHED
Our curriculum was developed through research with U.S. law enforcement officers and validated by Social Scientists with the Just Doesn’t Look Right Project.
CPE CREDITS
Completion of this course provides 8.75 CPE credits to maintain APP, CPP, PCI, and PSP credentials.
EXAMS
In the online format, there are 3 theory and 3 practical exams. A 70% average score is required to complete the program.
Watch this short introductory video to learn more.
This video will give you a brief overview of our Threat Awareness Program and how it can benefit you or your team. You will learn about why threat assessment training is important and hear about the program’s history, objectives, and key concepts. Discover the immediate impact this training can have and hear from past participants about why this program is vital for enhancing safety and preparedness in today’s world.
Online Curriculum
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Course 1: Threat Observation
In Threat Observation, learners are trained to systematically observe any environment using our baselining process.
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Course 2: Threat Observation Refresher
Module 2 is a short review of key concepts from Threat Observation that allows learners to bridge systematic observation and visual cues discussed in the next module.
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Course 3: Threat Indicators
In Module 3, learners are trained in visual cues that indicate a person may be conducting surveillance, preparing to attack, or carrying a weapon.
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Course 4: Practice & Final Exam
In Module 4, learners merge their skills from Threat Observation and Module 3 and complete an interactive final exam to assess their active threat assessment skills.
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Bonus Course: Threat Awareness in Practice
In this refresher module, learners review core concepts and practice the skills learned in the initial four modules. Enrollment is processed six months after the completion of Module 4.
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Online Training Not for You?
Check out our instructor-led courses.
Threat Awareness for Security Professionals Course
Starting at $279 per participant online.
Advanced training for security professionals with our intensive Threat Awareness course.
This flexible online training can be taken anytime, allowing you to develop these vital skills at your convenience. Your progress will be saved as you go, allowing the program to be taken over time. All courses are self-paced and include a mix of lectures, videos, and video-based exercises. Individual and organizational pricing and instructor-led training are also available.
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