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Safe Travel Course

The Safe Travel Course is your ideal preparation for traveling and working confidently in urban environments where security risks exist.

You want to move through cities with low to medium safety risks without worry or hesitation.
Yet concerns about personal safety can easily distract you from your work or mission.
But ask yourself: are you truly prepared?

Do you know how to react when faced with a robbery, an aggressive intoxicated passerby, or a corrupt official?
How do you protect yourself—and your sensitive information—from theft or manipulation?

The Safe Travel Course equips you with practical knowledge and essential skills to avoid risky situations using proven best practices.

You’ll learn how to remain calm, confident, and effective when confronted with unsafe scenarios.
Through realistic role play exercises with an actor, you will practice handling challenging situations in a safe and supportive learning environment. This hands on approach helps you discover what truly works in real life.

By the end of the course, you’ll feel prepared and self-assured—ready to travel with genuine peace of mind.

Who is this course for?
This course is designed for employees who travel to urban areas with low to medium security risks.
If your travel regularly takes you to locations where medical facilities are not easily accessible, we advise choosing the Safe Travel Course Plus or HEAT training instead.

Topics Covered
• Security Awareness
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Personal Risk Profile
• Dealing with Aggression
• Information Security
• Practical Exercises

Course Details
Language: English
Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Schedule (Day 1): 08:30 – 17:30
Format: 30% theory, 70% practical exercises
Group size: Maximum 14 participants
Location: Soesterberg, The Netherlands
Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, or other dietary preferences
Certification: You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
Stay up to date: After one year, you will receive a free optional e-learning module to maintain your skills.
Pre-training: No prior training required.

Quick Reference Card
During the course, you will receive a waterproof Quick Reference card summarizing key lessons.
Compact, durable, and practical—ideal to carry with you when traveling.

Fee information

€545,-
Includes:
• Food & beverages*
• All course materials
• VAT
* Food & beverages are automatically arranged for all participants.
Note: Overnight accommodation is not included.

How to register

https://www.centreforsafety.org/apply-for-our-courses