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Cognicert Security Operations Manager Course

Assess security risks, coordinate operational responsibilities and review the effectiveness of security controls.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

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Assessment and award requirements
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive Cognicert Security Operations Manager Certificate from Cognicert UK.

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Assess security risks, coordinate operational responsibilities and review the effectiveness of security controls.

Connect these tasks to the security operations manager role. Use the detailed programme to identify the methods, exercises and application areas most relevant to your work.

Content
Security Operations Management Planning  SOM Management Principles  SOM Management Tools  Context of SOM Management  SOM Stakeholders requirement management  Legal requirements  SOM Risk Management  SOM Management Plan Security Operations Management  SOM documents and record management  Operational considerations: The Critical Process Issues.  SOM operational controls: processes and procedure development and improvement.  SOM Human Resources Management  Organizational Needs Assessment, Impact and Training  SOM Procurement and Contract Management  Change Management and Controls  Control of nonconforming outputs  Performance of security-related functions  Respect for human rights  Prevention and management of undesirable or disruptive events  Establishing norms of behaviour and codes of ethical conduct  Use of force Training, Weapons and Use of force  Apprehension and search  Operations in support of law enforcement  Law enforcement support  Detention operations  Procurement and management of weapons, hazardous materials and munitions  Uniforms and markings  Occupational health and safety  Incident management  Incident monitoring, reporting and investigations  Internal and external complaint and grievance procedures  Whistle-blower policy Security Operations performance monitoring and Evaluation  Monitoring and auditing techniques and evidences  Customer feedback survey, Supplier Evaluation and employees  Use of ICT in SOM Management  Monitoring and evaluating SOM Performance  Auditing SOM Performance  Evaluating and Reviewing SOM Activities  Improving SOM performance  Implementing Corrective actions  Risk Mitigation actions
Delivery
 Case Study  Individual Exercises  Role Play  Group Exercises  Group Presentation  Examination
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive Cognicert Security Operations Manager Certificate from Cognicert UK.
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Refunds, cancellations and transfers

Refund and transfer choices depend on the course format, how much notice you give and whether digital content has been accessed. Contact learner care early and we will help you identify the best available option.

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UPCOMING COURSE CALENDAR

Training, exam and application dates

Prices are per learner before any applicable UK VAT. A live-online intake costs more after its standard deadline because the published late fee is added. Self-study is priced separately and has no late-intake fee.

TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
16–20 November 202620 November 2026Standard booking period
Standard deadline: 19 October 2026. No late fee yet.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.
£1,200
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£500
On-demand study; next exam shown at checkout.
VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Check your Cognicert certificate

Successful candidates receive a uniquely numbered Cognicert certificate that another person can check through our public certificate-verification service. This confirms the authenticity of a Cognicert-issued award; acceptance by an employer, regulator or external professional scheme depends on their requirements.

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Lisa Williams
Course and Business Development Adviser
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time

+44 20 3432 2505
info@cognicert.com
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