Security
ISO 18788:2015 Private Security Operations Management System
Deliver professional security operations with respect for law and human rights.
About the standard
Sets out a business and risk-management framework for organizations that carry out or contract private security operations, including armed and unarmed services. It combines Plan-Do-Check-Act management-system requirements with detailed guidance on accountability to law, respect for human rights, and impact on affected communities. The intent is to let security providers demonstrate professional, accountable operations to clients, regulators, and the public.
Objectives of the standard
- Provide a risk-management framework for private security operations
- Demonstrate accountability to applicable law and human-rights norms
- Manage the impact of security operations on local communities
- Support consistency with relevant voluntary codes of conduct
- Enable certification of a security operations management system
Who benefits: Providers of private security operations and their clients.
Learn more about ISO 18788:2015 on the ISO website ↗Source: iso.org
Standard overview
A short overview of ISO 18788:2015 is available on the ISO website, where you can also read the full standard.
Watch overview & read the standard on iso.org ↗Learning paths
Available learning paths
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Foundation
2 days · 16 hours
Introductory, awareness-level training that explains the purpose, structure, key clauses, terminology, principles and business value of the standard. Suitable for beginners, employees, managers, process owners and anyone who needs a general understanding.
View details →Internal Auditor
3 days · 24 hours
For participants who conduct internal audits within their own organisation or as part of an internal audit team. Covers audit principles, planning, evidence collection, findings, nonconformities, corrective action and reporting, referencing ISO 19011.
View details →Lead Implementer
5 days · 40 hours
For participants who plan, establish, implement, maintain and improve a management system based on the standard. Covers gap analysis, scope, governance, risk-based planning, documentation, controls, performance evaluation, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.
View details →Lead Auditor
5 days · 40 hours
For participants who plan, lead, conduct, report and follow up audits against the standard. Covers audit programme management, planning, team leadership, interview techniques, evidence evaluation, nonconformity grading, reporting and follow-up.
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The delivery track is selected during registration, after you pick a learning path.
Online
Remote live or self-paced learning, depending on the course setup. Flexible access for professionals who prefer to learn from anywhere.
Offline
Classroom, onsite or in-house delivery. Ideal for groups and organisations that need face-to-face interaction and hands-on workshops.
Fast Track
Receive the course materials, study independently and complete the assessment within 14 days. Recommended for experienced professionals.
Certificate & assessment
What you receive
Certificate issued
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Assessment
Course assessment / exam as defined for the selected level
Verification
Every certificate has a permanent public record on the Academy register
Contribution to the SDGs
Per ISO, ISO 18788 contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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