Practical Safety and Security for Travellers

Embark on your next adventure confidently with our Practical Safety and Security for Travellers workshop. Learn essential techniques to assess threats and risks, and effectively manage your security while traveling in higher-risk countries.

3 hours

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❙ Workshop specifics

What you will learn

In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover how to:

• Understand the key principles of staying safe while traveling
• Realistically assess threats and risks
• Manage your persona and activities to maintain a low profile
• Ensure your security at your accommodation
• Protect yourself when out and about
• Manage your security while driving

Our workshop includes relevant case studies that demonstrate the importance of applying these safety principles in real-world situations.

Ideal attendees

This workshop is perfect for individuals who frequently travel to higher-risk countries, such as:

• Business travelers
• Non-government organization workers
• Journalists
• Security specialists
• Adventure travelers

Pre-requisites

No pre-requisites are necessary for this workshop.

Further learning

After completing this workshop, consider attending the Practical Information Security workshop to expand your security skills further.

Workshop resources

Participants will receive a comprehensive set of workshop notes, additional resources, and a curated toolkit for safe travel, including checklists and templates. Note-taking during the workshop is encouraged.

Meet your instructor

Your instructor for this workshop has 34 years of security experience in government, corporate security, and security consulting roles. He has supported clients during various traveller emergencies, including major natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, and armed conflict. His extensive travels have taken him to diverse countries such as Syria, Somalia, Lebanon, Pakistan, and many other intriguing locations.

He is the author of The Guide to Travelling in Higher-Risk Environments and the Field Guide Series and has written multiple articles on travel security.

❙ Additional details

Training format

This workshop can be conducted remotely via video or in-person at your office. To ensure an optimal learning experience, remote sessions have a limit of 8 to 18 participants.

Our informal training format encourages questions and fosters knowledge-sharing among peers.

Workshop location

We offer remote workshops via Zoom or in-person sessions at your office. Detailed instructions for using Zoom will be provided in advance.

Language

The workshop will be delivered in English, and all course materials will also be in English.

Assessment & Certification

No formal assessment is required for this workshop. All participants who attend the full session will receive a certificate of completion.

Post-Workshop Support

We offer post-workshop support, such as follow-up consultations or email support, to address any questions or concerns that may arise after the workshop. This additional support can help reinforce the lessons learned and ensure the successful application of workshop concepts in real-life scenarios.

Price

Pricing varies for remote and in-person training. Contact us for an exact quote based on your needs.

Discounts are available for clients booking multiple workshops within a calendar year or scheduling recurring quarterly, half-yearly, or annual workshops for their teams.

Booking your workshop

To book this workshop for your organization, please register your interest using the button below.

Include the number of participants, preferred date and time, and your desired venue for in-person training.

For online training, we maintain a maximum of 18 participants per workshop to ensure an optimal learning environment.

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