Description

Internationally Recognized & Industry-Required Certification

The Company Security Officer (CSO) course is an internationally recognized professional training program, widely required by shipping companies, ship management companies, marine insurers, and port authorities.

In accordance with the ISPS Code, every shipping company must designate a qualified Company Security Officer responsible for the security of the company and its vessels.
This course directly prepares participants to assume this critical and highly demanded role in the global maritime industry.

🌍 Accreditations & Compliance

This course is developed and delivered in full compliance with leading international standards:

• International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• IMO Model Course 3.20 – Company Security Officer
• Guidelines on Training and Certification of CSOs
• MSC/Circ. 1154

📌 These standards are internationally recognized and required by:

• Shipping Companies
• Ship Management Companies
• P&I Clubs
• Classification Societies
• Port Authorities & Marine Insurers

📝 Description

Under the requirements of the ISPS Code, every shipping company is required to appoint a Company Security Officer (CSO) responsible for overseeing all aspects of ship and company security.

A CSO may be responsible for one or more vessels, depending on the size and structure of the company. The role and responsibilities of the CSO are clearly defined within the international regulatory framework.

This course is specifically designed to qualify participants and formally enable them to assume the role of Company Security Officer (CSO).

🎯 Objectives

In accordance with the ISPS Code, IMO Model Course 3.20 (Edition 2011), and the Guidelines on Training and Certification of CSOs (MSC/Circ. 1154), this course aims to:

• Prepare qualified Company Security Officers in line with international standards
• Develop a thorough understanding and practical application of the ISPS Code
• Enhance skills in security risk assessment and management
• Ensure effective security compliance for companies and vessels

✅ Minimum Entry Requirements

• No mandatory prerequisites

• Open to all participants

• Strongly recommended for:

  • Maritime industry professionals

  • Individuals seeking to enter the shipping sector

  • Seafarers, port personnel, insurance and maritime service providers

📌 The course documentation is designed as a practical reference for future professional use.

👤 Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for a wide range of maritime professionals, including:

• Ship Owners & Ship Operators
• Ship Managers & Superintendents
• Shipbrokers & Ship Agents
• Masters, Chief Engineers & Ship Staff
• Insurance Companies & P&I Clubs
• Classification Societies
• Port Authorities & Coast Guard Personnel
• Surveyors, Inspectors & Maritime Lawyers
• Freight Forwarders & Cargo Consolidators

🌍 Participants typically represent more than 10 nationalities, creating a strong international professional network.

⏱️ Duration

• Total course duration: 52 hours
• Structured as approximately 8 learning hours per month
• Each associated assessment can be completed in less than 2 hours
• Flexible learning, allowing participants to study at their own pace

📅 Timeframe

• 9 months access to complete the course
• Extensions (up to an additional 6 months) may be granted upon justified request
• The system automatically saves progress, allowing learners to resume where they left off

🎓 Teaching Methods

• Training aligned with international maritime standards

• Strong focus on practical application

• Independent study supported by the learning platform

• Case-based exercises and assessments

• Comprehensive preparation for the final evaluation

💻 Modes of Attendance

• 100% Online

• Modern and advanced e-learning platform

• Study anytime, from anywhere

💼 Value in the Job Market

✔️ Certification required by maritime companies
✔️ Widely used by professionals in their current or new roles
✔️ Enhances employment and promotion opportunities
✔️ Adds significant value to professional CVs
✔️ Essential for ISPS Code compliance

📌 The CSO certificate is not optional — it is a professional requirement.

🏅 What You Get

• Internationally recognized certificate

• Expert-Level Digital Badge

• High-quality learning materials

• Access to the IMT Alumni Portal

🚀 Register Now

If you are looking to:

• Enter the maritime industry with strong credentials

• Advance your professional position

• Become a trusted and in-demand security professional

👉 Register now for the Company Security Officer (CSO) course
and join the professionals relied upon by companies worldwide for maritime security.