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What You'll Learn

Develop strong leadership in security management. Learn to lead teams, influence stakeholders, manage crises, and build a proactive security culture
Course Benefits
Industry Certification

Internationally recognized qualification

Expert Instructors

Learn from industry professionals

Dedicated Support

Assistance during and after training

Practical Skills

Apply knowledge immediately

Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
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Duration 5 Days
Level Intermediate
Format In-Person

Course Overview

What separates a good security officer from a true security leader? It’s not just knowing the systems, standards, or controls—it’s the ability to inspire trust, make critical decisions under pressure, and embed security thinking into every level of the organization.

This course goes beyond the technical side of security. It’s about leadership—how to influence teams, engage executives, and lead through crises. Using insights from ISO 31000 (Risk Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), you’ll learn to balance compliance with vision, risk with resilience, and rules with culture. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and role-play exercises, you’ll walk away with the confidence and tools to lead security programs that truly make an impact.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

  • Security managers aspiring to leadership roles.

  • Senior security officers and heads of security.

  • Risk, compliance, and business continuity professionals.

  • Executives responsible for safety and security portfolios.

  • Government and corporate leaders overseeing security programs.

Course Impact

Individual Impact

  • Develop leadership skills specific to security management.

  • Gain confidence in crisis decision-making and communication.

  • Learn to engage stakeholders and lead diverse security teams.

  • Strengthen personal credibility as a security leader.

  • Build resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments.

Organizational Impact

  • Stronger security leadership embedded across the business.

  • Improved crisis response and decision-making under stress.

  • Greater alignment of security strategies with business objectives.

  • Enhanced employee confidence in workplace safety.

  • Sustainable security culture driven by leadership, not just rules.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply leadership principles in security and risk management.

  • Communicate effectively with executives, teams, and stakeholders.

  • Lead crisis response and decision-making under pressure.

  • Integrate security into strategic planning and governance.

  • Build and sustain a proactive security culture.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Security Leadership

  • The difference between management and leadership in security.

  • Leadership models applied to security contexts.

  • The role of ethics and integrity.
  • Case Study: Leadership failures and successes in major security incidents.

Module 2: Leading Security Teams & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Building and motivating high-performing security teams.

  • Influencing senior management and boards.

  • Managing conflict and resistance to change.
  • Practical Exercise: Role-play stakeholder negotiation on security budget approval.

Module 3: Strategic Security Leadership

  • Linking security management with organizational strategy.

  • Using ISO 31000 and ISO 27001 for risk-informed leadership.

  • Balancing business priorities with security needs.
  • Case Study: Leading security during corporate expansion into high-risk regions.

Module 4: Crisis Leadership & Business Continuity

  • Leading under stress: decision-making in crises.

  • Crisis communication strategies.

  • Integrating ISO 22301 for continuity leadership.
  • Practical Exercise: Live crisis simulation with real-time decision-making.

Module 5: Building a Security Culture

  • From compliance to commitment: inspiring security culture.

  • Measuring and sustaining culture change.

  • Personal development as a security leader.
  • Practical Exercise: Designing a leadership-driven security awareness campaign.

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites required. This course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Course Administration Details

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.

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In-Person Training Schedules


January 2026
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Cape Town, South Africa USD 3,500 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 4,000 Enroll Now
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,800 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Accra, Ghana USD 5,950 Enroll Now
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dakar, Senegal USD 3,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
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Nairobi, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 99,000
USD 1,400
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Cape Town, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
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Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
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USD 4,000
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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USD 2,200
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 115,000
USD 1,500
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 1,800
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Accra, Ghana
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 5,950
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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USD 2,000
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Johannesburg, South Africa
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USD 3,100
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dakar, Senegal
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USD 3,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
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USD 3,100
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
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Kisumu, Kenya
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KES 105,000
USD 1,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Naivasha, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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It focuses on leadership—decision-making, influence, and strategy, not just controls.
Yes, it integrates ISO 31000, ISO 27001, and ISO 22301 into leadership practices.
Yes, if you lead teams or functions tied to safety, risk, or compliance.
Yes, through simulations, role-plays, and case-based exercises.
Absolutely—it strengthens readiness for executive security roles and certifications.
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