A sporting event is likely to attract large numbers of spectators and as such to ensure that the event is safe and secure for all, requires protective safety and security measures. The key to preventing safety and security incidents at a sporting event, is to enhance the existing physical, technical and operational overlay and implementing all additional mitigation measures necessary based upon the findings of vulnerability assessments. This course will concentrate on the physical safety and security mitigation measures to help deter, detect, delay, deny and respond to identified threats and risks to a sporting event.

The aim of the course ‘Operational Safety and Security Mitigation Measures’ as its name implies, is to help you face these increasing challenges and provide you with best international practices of operational safety and security mitigation measures to assist your objective to deter, detect, delay, deny and respond to identified threats and risks to your sporting event. You will learn how to integrate the operational safety and security mitigation measures into your safety and security operational overlay.

The course ‘Operational Safety and Security Mitigation Measures’ is delivered in an online virtual classroom environment using asynchronous learning strategies and technologies through the ICSS’s Learning Management System (LMS). You can complete the course on your own at your preferred pace and time of day which fits your schedule.

This course may include but is not limited to the following learning activities:

• Video Lectures
• Guest Lectures
• Readings
• Discussions
• Course Knowledge Evaluation

To successfully complete the course ‘Operational Safety and Security Mitigation Measures’, you must pass a Course Knowledge Evaluation, the purpose of which is to test your knowledge and understanding of the relevant course subject matter. This evaluation will consist of a series of multiple-choice questions. You must obtain a minimum passing grade of 75%.

This course has a standalone fee of $ 500.00 US Dollars.

For more information on course fees and available discounts please refer to the ‘Sport Safety and Security Training and Advanced Education Programme’ webpage.

The course ‘Operational Safety and Security Mitigation Measures’ is certified by UNITAR and delivered by its CIFAL Global Network to meet an exceptionally high training and learning standard and guarantee you will increase your knowledge, develop skills, and influence your behaviour. All certificates issued are recognised internationally by UNITAR and the ICSS.

Upon successful completion of all the course requirements, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion entitled ‘Award’ in ‘Operational Safety and Security Mitigation Measures’.

You will access all course materials via a Learning Management System (LMS), which will require a computer or a mobile device with audio and video capabilities, a headset with microphone to connect to audio through the computer or mobile device, as well as a highspeed broadband Internet connection. No special software is required.

As per our general policy, in the case of cancellation of your participation, registration fees will not be refunded for any reason.