SMA Professional Security Qualification
Professional Security Officer – PSO
Professional Training in Security Operations, Supervision and Protection
- 15 Hours
- Online, self-paced
- 1 Month LMS Access
Program overview
Course Introduction
Professional Security Officer - PSO is a comprehensive professional training course designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and professional standards required in modern security operations.
The course moves beyond traditional guarding and focuses on security operations, access control, patrol, monitoring, reporting, emergency response, professional conduct, technology, personnel management, and practical decision-making.
It is designed to help security personnel understand their role as trained and accountable professionals who contribute to the protection of people, property, information, and organizational operations.
What You Will Learn
- The role and responsibilities of a Professional Security Officer
- Modern security operations and layered protection
- Security requirements and basic risk-based decision-making
- Access control, patrol, monitoring, response, and reporting
- Professional communication and coordination
- Legal awareness and limits of security authority
- Security technology and its role in protection
- Professional conduct, ethics, and accountability
- Selection, training, and development of security personnel
- Supervision and management of security operations
- Situational awareness and human performance
- Practical security decision-making through workplace scenarios
- Professional standards and continuous improvement
Course Curriculum
- 01Module 1 – Introduction to Professional Security
- 02Module 2 – The Role of Professional Security Personnel
- 03Module 3 – Contemporary Security Challenges
- 04Module 4 – Determining Security Requirements
- 05Module 5 – Security Force Organization and Models
Course Format
Online, self-paced learning through the Secure Move Academy learning platform.
The course does not include live or recorded classes.
Course Materials
Course materials are provided chapter by chapter through the Secure Move Academy learning platform to support structured and progressive learning.
Assessment
The PSO qualification includes one final paper.
A minimum score of 65% is required to pass the final paper.
Learners who do not achieve the required passing score may retake the final paper after 2 days until the required passing score is achieved.
Earn Your PSO Credential
Upon successful completion of the course and required assessment, learners earn a Secure Move Academy Professional Security Officer – PSO credential.
The credential is available in a shareable and downloadable format.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Security officers and security guards
- Security supervisors and team leaders
- Security personnel seeking professional development
- Military personnel transitioning into the security profession
- Law enforcement personnel
- Individuals preparing to enter the professional security field
Requirements
No prior qualification or specific experience is required to enroll in this course.
What's Included?
- Chapter-wise PSO course materials
- 1 month of LMS access
- One final paper
- Retake opportunity after 2 days if required
- Shareable and downloadable PSO credential upon successful completion
Course Details
- Course
- Professional Security Officer – PSO
- Duration
- 15 Hours
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- LMS Access
- 1 Month
- Assessment
- One Final Paper
- Passing Score
- 65%
- Course Fee
- $25 USD
- Eligibility
- No prior qualification required
Start your training
Ready to Begin Your PSO Training?
Build your professional knowledge in security operations, supervision, protection, and professional security practice.
$25 USD
