Our security course curriculum
Developed by experts with first-hand experience in the field, our security course curriculum is practical, relevant, and career-focused. You'll explore the hands-on skills and conceptual knowledge required to become a successful, high-demand specialist in the booming security services field.
Security Services Orientation
Security Services Orientation
In this course, you’ll examine the goals and values of Ashworth College, time management, creating a realistic weekly and monthly study schedule, the nature and purpose of assessments, how to study effectively to prepare for and take an online examination, and developing the skill sets necessary for success in the twenty-first century. You’ll also learn about the opportunities available to you in the legal and criminal justice fields.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Lesson Group 1: Security Fundamentals
This course will provide a grounding in the history of public and private security forces while detailing crimes and crime prevention. You’ll explore the workings of the judicial system, including different types of law and elements of physical security. This course offers further insight into recruiting security personnel and protecting critical information, culminating with areas of risk assessment and security program implementation.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:
Study the historical impact and functions of public and private law enforcement.
Identify threats and crimes while developing prevention strategies.
Investigate fundamental laws within the judicial system, including arrest, search, and seizure.
Establish procedures for recruiting and selecting security personnel.
Provide options for protecting critical information.
Develop procedures for assessing risk and implementing security programs.
Lesson Group 2: Security, Education, and Defense Basics
This course will offer a historical perspective on the development and growth of security services, including both public and private operations. You’ll also examine how educational requirements, training opportunities, and workforce responsibilities have been impacted by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This course then provides an understanding of how laws are applied and how risks are managed, which leads to a study of interior and exterior control measures. You’ll finish the course by planning for emergency-based contingencies while exploring internal security threats and issues.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Comprehend the history and growth of security operations.
- Identify the educational requirements, training options, and assigned responsibilities of various security jobs.
- Understand how to apply criminal and civil law within public and private security services.
- Assess, analyze, and manage risk.
- Provide security measures and controls for interior and exterior environments.
- Develop and manage contingency plans for crises and emergencies.
- Provide security measures for internal systems.
Lesson Group 3: Security, Terrorism, and the Future
This course will begin by focusing on security concerns within the transportation industry before exploring security issues in the retail industry. You’ll also examine the workplace dangers of drugs and violence. Then, the course will shift to the threat of terrorism and methods of maintaining security. You’ll expand this study into the risks provided by computer technology and the need to secure critical information, culminating with a look at current and anticipated security threats along with projected security strategies.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Examine security issues and strategies within the transportation industry.
- Develop security measures to combat the problems of drugs and violence in the workplace.
- Examine security issues and strategies within the retail industry.
- Understand the methods of terrorism and the tools employed to combat such acts.
- Analyze plans and procedures to secure computer systems, software, and technologies.
- Establish plans for current and future security operations by investigating topical challenges and trends.
Program Description
The Security Services certificate program is designed to provide you with knowledge of historical and modern security services, detailing the training and responsibilities of personnel, while developing an understanding of the legal system, risk management, defense operations, control measures, industry issues, terrorism, and cybersecurity.
After completing the Security Services program, students will be able to:
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List the qualifications, duties, education/training, job types, personal skills, and qualities required to be successful as a security professional.
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Describe the differences in objectives between public law-enforcement and private security personnel and explain the specific legal and ethical concerns that must be addressed by individuals employed in the private-security industry.
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Select the appropriate plans, processes, personnel, and equipment required for a security assignment based on the needs and objectives of each assignment and client.
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Understand the evolving role of the security professional in regard to twenty-first century threats connected to terrorist activities and cybercrime.
Lock in career opportunities
Ashworth College's API Program Name Career Diploma program helps you develop the confidence you need to reach for your career goals because we integrate job search prep into your studies. With the online tools at the Ashworth College Central Network, you’ll get step-by-step guidance as you create polished, professional resumes and letters. After you graduate, you’ll keep your Ashworth College Central Network account so you can revisit the tools any time you need to make a good impression on a potential employer. Learn more about it at the Career Services page.
