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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Security Alerts and Protocols Course
You will learn to identify risks, implement preventative measures, and react in a coordinated manner in critical situations. This program provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to protect lives, property, and…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Security Alerts and Protocols Course?
Our Security Alerts and Protocols course.
You will learn to identify risks, implement preventative measures, and react in a coordinated manner in critical situations. This program provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to protect lives, property, and business continuity.
Key Benefits
- Threat Identification: Recognize the different types of alerts and their implications.
- Protocol Development: Create and implement clear and effective security protocols.
- Drills and Exercises: Practice and refine your skills through realistic simulations.
- Effective Communication: Learn to communicate alerts clearly and concisely.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Understand current legislation regarding security and risk prevention.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
09-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Risk Identification: Learn to detect potential threats and assess their impact on your environment.
- Action Protocols: Master the standardized procedures to respond effectively to emergency situations.
- Crisis Communication: Develop skills to inform and coordinate actions clearly and effectively under pressure.
- Practical Drills: Participate in realistic exercises that will allow you to apply the knowledge acquired and improve your response.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Understand the legal obligations and security standards applicable to your sector.
- Prepare to protect Your team and your organization with comprehensive training in security alerts and protocols.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of alert management, security architecture and organised response principles to incidents and emergencies
- Concept, scope and function of alert systems in operational, industrial, maritime, logistics and critical services environments
- Differences between warning, alert, alarm, emergency and major incident within the stepped management of safety
- Principles of early detection, initial evaluation and activation of protocols according to criticality, exposure and scaling potential
- Organisational structure of the response: chain of command, functional roles, control centres and coordination between internal and external teams
- Variables that determine the effectiveness of an alert: detection time, information quality, communication channels and reaction capacity
02
Systems for detection, monitoring and activation of alerts for operational, technical, environmental and human risks
- Typologies of detection and alert systems: manual, automatic, intelligent sensors, SCADA platforms and integrated monitoring environments
- Detection of technical and operational risks: fires, leaks, intrusion, equipment failure, loss of containment and degradation of safe conditions
- Environmental and meteorological alert systems: wind, storms, waves, extreme temperature, air quality, spills and adverse natural events
- Monitoring of human and organisational conditions: fatigue, unauthorized access, behavioural incidents and precursor signals of operational error
- Activation criteria, thresholds and levels of severity: pre-alert, partial alert, general alert and total emergency activation
03
Design and structuring of security protocols for prevention, initial response, containment and controlled scaling
- Essential components of a security protocol: objective, scope, responsible, sequence of action and closing criteria
- Methodology for writing clear, applicable and auditable protocols - operating language, decision points and traceability of actions
- Protocols for action against frequent incidents: fire, evacuation, spill, external threat, electrical failure, accident at work and loss of communications
- Procedures for isolation, containment and protection of people, assets, facilities and information during the initial phase of the incident
- Scaling and transfer of control: when to raise response, activate external supports and switch from preventive mode to emergency mode
04
Communication of alerts, intervening coordination and management of critical information in real time during risk situations
- Principles of effective communication in security alerts: clarity, opportunity, message hierarchy and confirmation of reception
- Communication channels for alerts: radio, telephony, mass messaging, sirens, panels, incident applications and multi-channel systems
- Structure of operational messages: what to inform, to whom, with what priority and how to reduce ambiguity in high-pressure scenarios
- Coordination between operational personnel, supervisors, brigades, physical security, maintenance, management and external emergency services
- Document management and chronological event logging: logs, logs, situation reports and traceability of critical decisions
05
Capstone Project for design, activation and evaluation of an alert system and security protocols for a real or simulated case
- Definition of the case study: type of installation, activity, relevant threats, actors involved and protection objectives
- Identification of critical scenarios and construction of the alert matrix: risks, levels of severity, triggers and activation managers
- Design of the comprehensive response protocol: Operational sequence, communications, containment measures, evacuation and scaling
- Preparation of the monitoring and activation scheme: sensors, sources of information, warning channels and alert validation criteria
- Development of the training plan, simulation and audit of the proposed system: indicators, evidence and continuous improvement
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Security managers in companies, public and private institutions, seeking to update and optimize their emergency response protocols.Security and access control personnel who need to strengthen their skills in detecting and managing risk situations.Members of emergency response teams (firefighters, paramedics, etc.) interested in deepening their knowledge of early warning and coordination system
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Implement and maintain early warning systems
- 02Establish and practice security incident response protocols
- 03Evaluate and continuously improve the security posture
- 04Train staff in the identification and management of security risks
- 05Promote a proactive organizational culture in safety
- 06Ensure effective communication of alerts and protocols
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Security Manager in companies: design and implementation of security protocols, risk management, and emergency response.
02Security Consultant: vulnerability analysis, security audits, and development of contingency plans.
03Security Technician: installation and maintenance of electronic security systems, access control, and video surveillance.
04Emergency Coordinator: crisis management, coordination of response teams, and communication with authorities.
05Risk Analyst: identification and assessment of threats, preparation of reports and recommendations for risk mitigation.
06Security Trainer: delivery of courses and workshops on security protocols, risk prevention, and emergency response.
07Security Auditor: verification of compliance with security regulations, Preparation of reports and improvement proposals.
08Cybersecurity Specialist: Protection of computer systems and data against cyber threats, response to computer security incidents.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Prevent and mitigate security risks.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Prevent and mitigate security risks, protecting assets and people.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Security training (e.g., private security, occupational risks) or demonstrable experience in security, emergency, or incident response.Specific Knowledge:Understanding of security regulations, emergency plans, action protocols, and incident detection and response systems.Skills:Analytical skills, decision-making under pressure, effective communication (oral and written), teamwork, and crisis management.Documentation:Updated CV, security training certificates (if applicable), DNI/Passport.```
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