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Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CMAR2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert (CMAR2) delivers a rigorous Executive-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in security risk management, physical protection and investigations.

This 12 Weeks programme is structured around ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CMAR2 holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert
Acronym
CMAR2
Category
Security & Safety
Level
Executive
Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Security Officers and Supervisors
  • Security Managers and Consultants
  • Investigators and Intelligence Analysts
  • Loss Prevention and Protection Specialists
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior security-management and CSO roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex security risk management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement security risk management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to security risk management
Global Employability
Qualify for security risk management roles across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Security Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis
✦Physical Security and Access Control
✦Investigations, Intelligence and Forensics
✦Crisis, Emergency and Incident Response
✦Security Operations, Technology and Surveillance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert
Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards · Security principles and protective concepts · The security profession, roles and standards · The threat landscape and security environment
2
Guarding and Supervision
Guard force management and supervision · Security ethics, use of force and accountability · Crowd, event and public space safety · Communication during crises
3
Incident and Investigation
Incident response and command · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Working with police, regulators and the justice system · Investigation principles and process
4
Insider and Loss Risk
Insider threat and personnel security · Cash, assets and loss prevention · Access control, screening and visitor management · Board and management reporting
5
Ethics and Accountability
Security ethics, use of force and accountability · Working with police, regulators and the justice system · Security risk assessment and proportionate response · Continuous improvement in security
6
Risk and Proportionate Response
Security risk assessment and proportionate response · Layered defence and site protection · Access control, screening and visitor management · Vulnerability assessment and surveys
7
Protecting the Site
Layered defence and site protection · Access control, screening and visitor management · Security technology selection and operation · Communications and coordination
8
Security Technology
Drones, sensors and detection technology · Data protection in surveillance · Technology selection and deployment · Vendor and technology management
9
Emergency and Incident
Incident and response performance · Crisis management and command · Risk response and contingency · Business continuity and crisis management
10
Personnel and Capability
Leading security teams · Cross-functional and matrix teams · Leading remote and hybrid teams · Team diversity and inclusion
11
Ethics and Conduct
Professional ethics and conduct in security · Professional standards and ethics · Marketing and sales ethics · Management accounts and dashboards
12
Leadership and Command
Security operations management · Guard force and contractor management · Team leadership in governance · Information lifecycle and records management
13
Communication and Reporting
Stakeholder mapping and liaison · Security metrics and reporting · Professional writing and briefings · Board reporting and information flows
14
Stakeholders and Liaison
Working with law enforcement and regulators · Regulatory compliance and licensing · The regulatory landscape and central banking · Stakeholder mapping in banking
15
Cost, Assets and Loss
Cost, feasibility and control analysis · Security programme design and budgeting · Financial inclusion and agency banking · Forecasting and planning
16
Data and Intelligence
Security KPIs and metrics · Leading and lagging metrics · Data collection and analytics · Predictive safety analytics
17
Planning and Design
Protective operations planning · Advance work and route planning · Designing a security programme or solution · Implementation planning and risk management
18
People Risk
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Employee experience and engagement
19
Audit and Standards
Sustaining improvement and benefits · Audit and compliance checks · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · Quality and delivery metrics
20
Health and Safety
Confidentiality and health data · Driving measurable safety improvement · Designing a safety programme or control · Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk
21
Change and Modernisation
Measuring security transformation impact · Customer experience transformation · Digital and self-service transformation · Measuring CX transformation impact
22
Service and Public Interface
The marketing concept and customer orientation · Market and customer analysis · Building strategic customer relationships · Customer success and retention
23
Records and Procedure
Lessons learned and knowledge management · Process and control documentation · Tender planning and documentation · Fertility management and record-keeping
24
Strategy and Governance
Onboarding and induction programme design · Reward strategy and total reward frameworks · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy · Reporting automation
25
Contractors and Supply
Supply chain and cargo security · Procurement and asset management under donor rules · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events · Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
26
Security Practice
Security culture and awareness · Aligning security with business goals · Investigations and recovery · Cloud and data security
27
Risk and Resilience
Business continuity and resilience · Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Situation analysis and diagnostic assessment
28
Legal and Regulatory
Compliance and regulatory projects · Sustaining ethical, effective practice · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Regulatory compliance and market requirements
29
Operations and Supervision
ERP concepts and business processes · Business process mapping · Process optimisation and RPA · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Performance management in service · Handling escalations as a leader · Team leadership in customer service · Teller operations, cash handling and vault management

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Guarding and Supervision — applied to your own work
  • Incident and Investigation — applied to your own work
  • Insider and Loss Risk — applied to your own work
  • Ethics and Accountability — applied to your own work
  • Risk and Proportionate Response — applied to your own work
  • Protecting the Site — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CMAR2 certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CMAR2?

This certification is ideal for Security Officers and Supervisors, Security Managers and Consultants, Investigators and Intelligence Analysts and Loss Prevention and Protection Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in security risk management, physical protection and investigations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CMAR2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CMAR2 internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CMAR2 certification?

The Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CMAR2 certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CMAR2?

The Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CMAR2?

The Certified Maritime and Port Security Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CMAR2 while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CMAR2?

Graduates progress towards senior security-management and CSO roles. The CMAR2 strengthens your expertise in security risk management, physical protection and investigations and positions you for advancement across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Security
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Security Manager
NGO Sector
“

I earned my CMAR2 while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Investigations Lead
Government
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