Corporate Security

Global and local security risks such as crime, espionage, and fragile statehood make professional corporate security essential. German companies, which are often highly dependent on exports, and medium-sized companies must organize their security structures independently and continuously professionalize them. Corporate security is a central pillar of business resilience -  the demand for skilled workers is growing rapidly.

The Corporate Security certificate programme offers targeted and systematic continuing education with a comprehensive view of the core areas of corporate security. Participants gain expertise in fields such as psychology, political science, criminology, data protection, labor law, cybersecurity, and sociology. Through practice-oriented, theory-informed modules, case studies, and hands-on projects in corporate security, they develop a deep understanding of the challenges companies face in this field. This combination of theory and practice modules optimally prepares them for the diverse tasks in corporate security.

In addition, specific methodological skills for organizing corporate security, mastering everyday tasks, and dealing with crisis situations are taught. Communication and teamwork skills are trained, as are the participants' personal skills.

The programme is designed for professionals transitioning into corporate security for the first time, employees seeking to move into the field, and specialists aiming to deepen their expertise. It supports participants in building a professional identity within the security sector and enhancing their value within their organization.

Programme Content

The programme content is based on current topics and focal points in corporate security and imparts interdisciplinary and practical knowledge so that participants can apply what they have learned directly in their everyday work.

Theoretical topics are taught by university professors and form the basis for the practical modules, which are conducted by senior experts from the field of corporate security (including Siemens Healthineers). This combination enables direct reflection on practical tasks and challenges based on scientific findings.

1. Practice: Organization of corporate security
2. Theory: Organization and human resources management
3. Theory: International politics, intelligence
4. Practice: Risk Intelligence and Travel Security
5. Theory: Criminology & criminalistics
6. Theory: Data protection & labor law
7. Practice: Corporate Investigation
8. Theory: Cyber threats
9. Practice: Cyber protection
10. Theory: Crisis and stress theory
11. Practice: Business continuity management & crisis management
12. On-campus workshop: “A day in corporate security” (teamwork, decision-making, communication)

Programme Structure

The certificate programme comprises 12 online sessions of 90 minutes each, supplemented by self-study preparation and follow-up work.

Participants will have access to the Moodle virtual learning platform, where preparatory teaching materials, practical case studies, teamwork, and group projects will be provided.

The programme concludes with a 1.5-day on-site practical exercise at the Berlin Professional School, featuring a one-day simulation of corporate security operations. This simulation reflects a typical, challenging scenario professionals in the field may face.

Degree / Certificate

After completion of the programme you will receive a certificate of attendance. Should you have successfully achieved the related module examination, you will receive a module certificate with a grade and proof of ECTS credit points.

Recognition

It is possible to have these ECTS credit points recognised within the Master’s in Security Management, provided that you fulfil the admission requirements.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee amounts to 2.950 Euro.

For vocational further trainings, tuition fees are normally tax deductible. Travel and accommodation costs must be paid by the participants.

A recognition of the seminar as educational leave is usually possible.

Registration

We are happy to accept your registration for the certificate programme Corporate Security until 30 July 2025.

HWR Online Application Tool

Please use the search function there to find the registration form for the Corporate Security program. Please also upload your resume and a short cover letter (max. 1 page) as PDF files to the application portal.