International business travel presents a wide range of security, health and operational risks.
Our interactive Travel Risk Awareness course equips travellers with the knowledge and practical guidance to recognise potential threats, reduce risk and respond confidently should an incident occur.
Developed by Securewest International's operational risk specialists, the course helps organisations strengthen their duty of care arrangements whilst preparing employees for international travel.
International travel is an essential part of modern business, yet it exposes travellers to a wide range of potential risks including cybercrime, theft, civil unrest, terrorism, surveillance, natural disasters and travel disruption
Whilst the majority of business trips are completed safely, organisations have a responsibility to ensure their employees understand the risks they may encounter and how to respond should circumstances change.
Drawing on more than 30 years of operational travel risk management experience, Securewest International has developed an engaging online Travel Risk Awareness course that prepares travellers before they depart and helps them make informed decisions throughout their journey.
Rather than focusing on theory, the course provides practical guidance that travellers can immediately apply before, during and after international travel.
Short quizzes throughout each module allow learners to measure their progress and reinforce their understanding. A final multiple-choice assessment confirms knowledge gained, while candidate progress and completion reporting provide organisations with a clear audit trail for compliance and training records.
What you will learn.
Pre-travel planning and preparation
Cyber security whilst travelling
Personal security and situational awareness
Air travel safety and disruption
Civil unrest and terrorism awareness
Surveillance awareness
Incident reporting and crisis response
Kidnap awareness and survival principles
Optional Modules include:
Female Travellers
This optional module explores personal safety considerations that may specifically affect female travellers. It provides practical guidance on reducing risk, maintaining situational awareness, and preparing for destination-specific cultural and security challenges.
LGBTQ Travellers
This optional module provides guidance for LGBTQ+ travellers, highlighting legal, cultural and social considerations that may vary between destinations. It offers practical advice to help travellers make informed decisions, minimise risk, and travel with greater confidence.
Who should attend?
Business travellers
International project teams
NGO and humanitarian personnel
University staff and researchers
Energy and engineering personnel
Maritime and offshore professionals
Anyone travelling internationally on behalf of their organisation
Tailored to your Organisation
Our Travel Risk Awareness training can be tailored to meet your organisation’s specific requirements. Optional modules are available for diverse traveller groups, and the course content can be customised to reflect your industry, operational environment and organisational policies.
To discuss your training requirements, please contact our training department at training@securewest.com or call 01752 963333
If you would like to learn more about Securewest’s Travel Risk Management services, click here.
Why choose Securewest?
Unlike many generic online travel safety courses, this programme has been developed by professionals who deliver operational travel risk management services every day.
For more than 30 years, Securewest International has supported organisations around the world through risk intelligence, crisis response and travel risk management.
That operational experience forms the foundation of every module within this course.
Why Securewest?
Online
Meet your duty-of-care obligations
Trusted Training Provider
Enhance Traveller Safety
Competitively Priced
Discounts for Organisations
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