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Situational Awareness and Personal Safety

Practical habits for noticing what's going on around you at work, on foot, in the car and in public, and what to do when something doesn't feel right. Five short lessons, a 15-question quiz and a certificate of completion.

Start the course 5 lessons · about 27 minutes · included with membership

Included with membership: every course and the security job board for $9.99 a month or $89.99 a year. See plans

This course is general safety information. It can't promise any outcome, and it is not a substitute for your employer's safety procedures or advice from police about a specific threat.

  1. 1What situational awareness is 3 min
  2. 2Awareness at work 2 videos5 min
  3. 3On foot, in the car and getting around 3 min
  4. 4Spotting and reporting suspicious activity 3 min
  5. 5When something happens 3 min

Take the quiz 15 questions · 80% to pass · retake as often as you like

Resources and next steps: official links for licensing, training, jobs and more, with what each one is for.

Calm, not fearful

The goal is steady habits, not worry. Balanced precautions you can actually keep up.

Built on federal guidance

Based on CISA's personal security guide and DHS's "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.

Certificate

Pass the 15-question quiz (80% or better) and download a certificate of completion as a PDF.

Who it's for

  • Anyone who wants practical personal safety habits
  • Employees who work with the public, alone or late
  • Commuters, rideshare users and people who walk to their car at night
  • Students, new workers and anyone new to a city

What you'll learn

  1. Notice what's normal around you, and what isn't
  2. Plan routes, exits and how you'd get help
  3. Report suspicious behavior to the right people
  4. Act early: move away, get help, call 911

The certificate you'll receive

Sample certificate of completion with the learner's name, course title, quiz score, date and certificate ID
Sample. Yours shows your name, score, date and a certificate ID, and downloads as a PDF you can print or share.

About the certificate

The certificate shows you completed the course and passed its quiz: something to show employers you took the time to learn. It is not a license or state-approved training, so to work as a security officer you will still complete your state's required training and licensing.