Building and Implementing a Security Awareness Training Program
Security breaches often start with human error—and your organisation needs someone who can fix that. This course teaches you to design, launch, and measure a security awareness programme that actually changes behaviour, not just ticks compliance boxes.
AIU.ac Verdict: Ideal for security leaders, compliance officers, and HR professionals tasked with embedding security culture. You’ll leave with a blueprint for immediate implementation. Note: focuses on programme strategy rather than deep technical security concepts.
What This Course Covers
You’ll explore the psychology of security behaviour, designing training content that resonates with different employee personas, and selecting delivery methods that maximise engagement—from in-person workshops to microlearning modules. The course covers needs assessment, stakeholder buy-in, and creating accountability frameworks that actually stick.
Practical modules walk you through building training materials, establishing metrics to measure effectiveness (beyond attendance rates), and iterating based on real-world feedback. You’ll learn how to position security awareness as a business enabler rather than a burden, securing executive sponsorship and budget.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Security Awareness or Training Lead: You own or influence security culture and need a structured approach to programme design and measurement.
- Compliance or Risk Officer: You’re responsible for demonstrating security training effectiveness to auditors and regulators.
- HR or L&D Professional: You’re expanding into security training and need guidance on content, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
May not suit:
- Technical Security Engineers: If you’re focused on vulnerability management or incident response, this programme-level course won’t address hands-on technical skills.
- Beginners with No Security Background: Assumes baseline understanding of security risks and compliance frameworks; heavy on strategy rather than foundational concepts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Building and Implementing a Security Awareness Training Program take?
2 hours 34 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it in 1–2 sittings, though you may want additional time to apply concepts to your organisation’s context.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Pluralsight issues a course completion certificate upon finishing all modules. Check with your organisation whether it satisfies internal or external compliance requirements.
Do I need prior security experience?
Not required, but familiarity with your organisation’s security posture, compliance obligations, and employee base helps you extract maximum value from the practical examples.
Can I access the course offline or download materials?
Pluralsight courses are streamed online. You can download transcripts and take notes within the platform, but video playback requires an internet connection.
Course by Jeremy Turner on Pluralsight. Duration: 2h 34m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
