Description

Diploma in Security and Intelligence Management

Experience-Based Entry Pathway

1. Programme Overview

The Diploma in Security and Intelligence Management is designed for professionals who have developed practical expertise in the security, intelligence, military, law-enforcement, or risk-management sectors.

This pathway recognises years of professional experience as an alternative to academic qualifications, enabling practitioners to progress their careers through formal training and certification.

The programme blends operational security practice with strategic intelligence analysis, providing the skills needed to lead modern security operations.

2. Target Learners

Ideal for professionals with real-world experience, including:

• Security supervisors and managers
• Intelligence officers or analysts
• Military personnel (serving or veteran)
• Police and law-enforcement professionals
• Corporate/industrial security practitioners
• Private security contractors
• Emergency management and crisis‐response staff

3. Experience-Based Entry Requirements

Applicants may enter through professional experience instead of academic qualifications.

Minimum Criteria (Experience Pathway)

Applicants must demonstrate one of the following:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in a security, military, policing, or intelligence-related role
• 2 years in a supervisory or management security position
• 3+ years in the armed forces with operational responsibilities
• OR completion of a recognised Certificate in Security Management (or an equivalent CPD qualification)

Additional requirements

• Evidence of experience (CV or service record)
• Brief statement of professional intent
• Ability to participate in academic writing and analysis tasks

4. Learning Outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

• Design and manage organisational security frameworks
• Conduct intelligence gathering and structured analysis
• Identify and evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities
• Apply risk-assessment models to corporate and operational environments
• Lead security teams and manage crisis situations
• Implement counter-intelligence and investigative procedures
• Understand legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in the security sector

5. Programme Structure (Major Courses)

Course 1 — Principles of Security Management

• Roles, responsibilities, and organisational structures
• Physical, personnel, and information security foundations

Course 2 — Intelligence Operations & Analytical Techniques

• Intelligence cycle
• OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT fundamentals
• Analytical tools and structured thinking

Course 3 — Threat, Risk & Vulnerability Assessment

• Corporate risk frameworks
• Security audits
• Red-team assessments

Course 4 — Counter-Intelligence & Investigations

• Insider threat management
• Surveillance/counter-surveillance basics
• Reporting & evidence standards

Course 5 — Crisis, Emergency & Incident Management

• Emergency response planning
• Continuity management
• Post-incident review

Course 6 — Leadership, Ethics & Professional Standards

• Security leadership and decision-making
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Ethical intelligence use

6. Assessment Methods

• Case study analysis
• Operational planning report
• Scenario-based intelligence assessment
• Risk assessment project
• Final integrated management assignment

7. Duration

Typically 6–12 months, depending on study mode:

• Part-time (evening/online)
• Flexible blended learning
• Work-based assessment route available for experienced professionals

8. Certification Outcome

Graduates receive a DIPLOMA IN SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT

This qualification enhances career prospects in corporate security, investigations, military/intelligence support roles, government agencies, and private security leadership.

9. Why an Experience-Based Pathway?

• Recognises professional expertise
• Provides a formal qualification for career progression
• Bridges practical knowledge with academic structure
• Supports transitions into higher roles or specialised security sectors