Course Detail: SGA-1012 - Airport Security

Airport officer in security vest

Overview

This course reviews the historical development of airport and aviation security, as well as threats and security issues raised by those threats. Course content examines current security regulations and laws, including a discussion of their implementation in the form of a security plan. Students study physical security, crime prevention, cyber security issues, the roles of security personnel, response to emergencies and departmental cooperation at airports.

 

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for those airport employees involved in any aspect of airport security, including:

  • Close-up of security guard badge
  • Airport operations agents
  • Airport security screeners
  • Airport security specialists
  • Transportation security officers
  • Airport security agents
  • Aviation security managers
  • Airport operations specialists
  • Airport private security officers
  • Airport managers

 

Course Benefits

This course provides an overview to better understand the nature of airport components with respect to stakeholders and capacity. This course provides an effective grounding in managing aircraft movements, passengers and airport facilities through real cases of airport planning, design and operations.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, participants should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive and broad-based understanding of risk management and competency, including:

  1. The historical development of airport and aviation security
  2. Various threats such as terror incidents and cybersecurity attacks against airports and airlines, and the security issues raised by such attacks
  3. Current aviation security regulations and laws
  4. Airport security plan implementation, to include aviation security regulations and laws 
  5. Various physical security measures that can be deployed in the protection of an airport
  6. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
  7. Implementation of CPTED into the total airport security plan
  8. Requirements of airport law enforcement and their mission
  9. Duties of the airport security coordinator
  10. How security screeners support the airport and airline security program at commercial airports
  11. Threats to general aviation airports and aircraft
  12. Identify general aviation airports
  13. Aspects of general aviation security programs
  14. Flight school security
  15. Emergency threat and the role of airport security in airport emergency response
  16. Cooperation between all departments at the airport in time of emergency

 

Course Delivery

The course is delivered over one month in a flexible virtual format, combining live instruction with self-paced coursework.

  • EagleVision (powered by Zoom): Our virtual classroom technology for live, interactive sessions. Engage directly with professors and classmates in real-time during scheduled lectures. All live sessions are recorded and made available to participants in the event that a session is missed.
  • Canvas: A modern, cloud-based learning platform accessible from any device. Access course materials, submit assignments, and collaborate on discussion boards at your own pace.

Online EagleVision sessions are held on four Saturdays over the course of one month, with each session meeting for five hours. Sessions are supported by asynchronous Canvas activities between classes. Upcoming course dates and times are listed in the Session Information section below. Class times may be adjusted based on the regions from which participants are joining to accommodate different time zones. 

This course may be completed independently or combined with other eligible courses to fulfill the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Aviation (GCA).

Graduate Certificate in Aviation

The Graduate Certificate in Aviation (GCA) is designed for aviation professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge and management capabilities within the global aviation industry, with particular emphasis on the Asia and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.

Designed for professionals across airports, airlines, air navigation service providers, aircraft management, banking and finance, and other aviation-related sectors, the program develops practical knowledge and skills for managing aviation organizations and applying fundamental business and operational concepts within a global industry.

GCA Learning Package

GCA Learning Package

Participants planning to complete the Graduate Certificate in Aviation can take advantage of the GCA Learning Package, which includes enrollment in any five (5) eligible GCA courses for a discounted total fee of USD 3,600-a USD 400 saving compared with enrolling in five courses individually. To purchase the GCA Learning Package, select it from the price drop-down menu below.

 Session Information: W0926-SGA1012-H1

Schedule: 5 to 26 September 2026 | Online synchronous classes meet on Saturdays from 1300 to 1900 Singapore time (UTC +8) / 0800 to 1400 Saudi Arabia time (UTC +3).
Only 3 days left to register!
Times: 01:00am-07:00am EDT

Additional Information

Making Payments:
While a credit card is the preferred payment method, payment by invoice can also be requested. Please 
email us to request an invoice.

Please note that course fees are priced in USD and exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Registration and Course Fees:
Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your seat in an ERAU Professional Education & Training course.

Changes to Your Enrollment:
We understand that plans can change! If you need to withdraw from a course, you'll receive a full refund (100%) as long as you notify us at least ten (10) working days before the start of the course. Requests to withdraw made after this deadline are not eligible for any refund; however, a one-time transfer to the next session may be possible. Requests to withdraw should be sent by 
email.

Class Cancellations:
In the rare case that a course has low enrollment and needs to be canceled, we'll do our best to let you know as soon as possible. If this happens, you'll receive a full refund (100%) or can transfer to the next session or similar course.

Instructors

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Matthew Yap

Facility Detail

Singapore
ERAU Asia Online
70 Seletar Aerospace View
#02-01 Air 7 Asia Building
Seletar Aerospace Park, - 797564