Online Travel Safety Awareness Course for Young People
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Why Take This Course?
Enrolling in this course will ensure you’re well-prepared to face the potential challenges that can arise while travelling. Packed with practical advice and expert guidance, it provides young travellers with the confidence to navigate unfamiliar settings safely. Whether you’re seeking to protect yourself from theft, handle emergency situations, or respectfully engage with different cultures, this course equips you with essential knowledge and tools to enjoy a safer, more informed journey. Don’t leave your safety and security to chance, invest in this course for the confidence and awareness you need for secure travel.
The objective of this online course is to equip young travellers with the knowledge, awareness, and practical tools necessary to stay safe while travelling abroad. By highlighting possible risks, promoting situational awareness, and encouraging cultural sensitivity, the course supports participants in feeling confident and prepared in new environments. It also covers vital risk management techniques and introduces important resources such as local embassies and emergency contact information.
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand how to effectively plan and prepare for international travel
- Be aware of how to identify and mitigate potential safety and security risks
- Develop an appreciation of local customs, dress codes, and cultural expectations
- Recognise the importance of maintaining communication and keeping others informed of travel plans
- Gain knowledge of emergency response and contingency planning processes
- Understand the unique risks associated with austere or remote environments
The course is organised into the following core topics, each further broken down into specific subtopics:
- Pre-Travel Preparation
- Creating a Travel Itinerary
- Personal Safety Measures
- Arriving at Your Destination
- Solo Travel Considerations
- Emergency Preparedness
- Understanding Local Cultures and Norms
- General Safety & Security Guidance
- Staying Connected While Abroad
- Safety and Security in Your Accommodation
- Using Local Transport Safely
- Developing Emergency and Contingency Plans
Upon finishing the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Special Projects Group for the Online Travel Safety Awareness Course for Young People.
This course is ideally suited for young individuals preparing to travel internationally, whether on vacation, as gap year students, volunteers, NGO or charity workers, or independent travellers exploring new destinations.
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this online course.
The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume at their convenience. Access is valid for up to 6 months from enrolment or until successful completion.
This course is available to book online through our Strategic Partner; VIRSEC. For queries regarding group bookings or bulk purchase discounts, please feel free to contact them. Call us on +44 (0)161 763 4427 and speak to Olivia or Cathy, who will be pleased to assist you.
Course Details
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Duration:4 hours
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Type:Fully Online
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Certificate:SPG Certificate of Attendance
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