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Certified Hospital and Healthcare Security Expert

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHOS2)

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Executive Summary

Certified Hospital and Healthcare Security Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Hospital and Healthcare Security Expert (CHOS2) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in security risk management, physical protection and investigations.

This 10 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 CHOS2 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 Hospital and Healthcare Security Expert
Acronym
CHOS2
Category
Security & Safety
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 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 Hospital and Healthcare Security Expert
Certified Hospital and Healthcare 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
Protecting the Site
Layered defence and site protection · Access control, screening and visitor management · Security technology selection and operation · Country and destination risk
3
Guarding and Supervision
Guard force management and supervision · Security ethics, use of force and accountability · Crowd, event and public space safety · Access control systems and identity management
4
Incident and Investigation
Incident response and command · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Working with police, regulators and the justice system · Exercises, drills and testing
5
Insider and Loss Risk
Insider threat and personnel security · Cash, assets and loss prevention · Access control, screening and visitor management · Testing, exercises and assurance
6
Ethics and Accountability
Security ethics, use of force and accountability · Working with police, regulators and the justice system · Security risk assessment and proportionate response · Retail and commercial security
7
Risk and Proportionate Response
Security risk assessment and proportionate response · Layered defence and site protection · Access control, screening and visitor management · Working with law enforcement
8
Service and Public Interface
Service levels and quality · IT service and product mindset · APIs and service design · IT service management and ITIL
9
Records and Procedure
Professional and technical documentation · Process and control documentation · Tender planning and documentation · Knowledge management and capability building
10
Strategy and Governance
Board and management reporting · Governance of converged security · Building strategic customer relationships · Dashboards and performance reporting
11
Contractors and Supply
Vendor and technology management · The procurement cycle and operating models · Public versus private procurement · Supply markets and the enabling environment
12
Security Practice
Team leadership in security operations · Security transformation and modernisation · Intelligence-led and data-driven security · Measuring security transformation impact
13
Risk and Resilience
Travel risk management · Presenting risk and recommendations · Threat and risk assessment for principals · Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
14
Legal and Regulatory
Evidence handling and chain of custody · Working with law enforcement and regulators · Regulatory compliance and licensing · Customs, clearing and compliance
15
Operations and Supervision
Ratio and trend analysis · Mineral processing and beneficiation · Outcome and process measures · Value addition and processing decisions
16
Security Technology
Technology adoption and integration · Protecting data and information assets · Data protection and customer privacy · Digital banking platforms and APIs
17
Emergency and Incident
Incident and response performance · Incident, problem and change management · Crisis communications · Budget vs actual and variance
18
Personnel and Capability
Leading security teams · Succession planning and talent pipelines · Talent sourcing channels and pipelines · High-potential identification and talent reviews
19
Ethics and Conduct
Professional ethics in customer service · Complaints, redress and accountability · Responsible and ethical service · Ethics and integrity in banking
20
Leadership and Command
Report writing and case management · Fleet management and costs · Warehouse management systems (WMS) · Key account management and account planning
21
Communication and Reporting
Professional report writing · Findings, rating and reporting · Audit committee reporting · Audit opinions and reporting
22
Stakeholders and Liaison
Community and tenant engagement · Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Stakeholders and users of financial information · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
23
Cost, Assets and Loss
Cost-effectiveness of controls · Cost, feasibility and control analysis · Cost of accidents and prevention value · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
24
Data and Intelligence
Predictive safety analytics · Data quality and master data management · Intelligence-led risk assessment · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence
25
Planning and Design
Sustainability and social impact in projects · Project KPIs and performance metrics · Developing the project business case · Project budgeting and financial control
26
People Risk
The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline · CRM, sales operations and data discipline · Employee engagement models and drivers · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
27
Audit and Standards
Sustaining improvement and benefits · Benchmarking against standards and best practice · Continuous improvement and lessons learned · Breeding, reproduction and genetic improvement
28
Health and Safety
Product safety and standards · Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001) · Safety culture and leadership · Safety communication and campaigns
29
Change and Modernisation
Agile and digital transformation projects · Measuring change and project impact · Baseline setting and change control · Sales and marketing transformation
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Relationship management and cross-selling · Sales performance and pipeline management · Liquidity and funding management · Investment portfolio 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

  • Protecting the Site — applied to your own work
  • 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHOS2 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 CHOS2?

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 CHOS2 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 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 CHOS2 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 CHOS2 certification?

The Certified Hospital and Healthcare 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 CHOS2 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 CHOS2?

The Certified Hospital and Healthcare 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 CHOS2?

The Certified Hospital and Healthcare 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 CHOS2 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 CHOS2?

Graduates progress towards senior security-management and CSO roles. The CHOS2 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 CHOS2 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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