The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the group for security people in Higher and Further Education, has launched a suite of free online training courses for its members. AUCSO signed a three-year partnership with Ciphr eLearning, a cloud based HR software company that integrates HR, payroll, learning and recruitment. AUCSO will provide members with access to up to 30 courses.
These cover: Neurodiversity, Islamophobia, Antisemitism, Fraud Awareness, Modern Slavery, Gender Equality at Work, Safeguarding in Higher Education, Customer Service, Mental Health Awareness, Freedom of Speech, Bystander Training, Personal Safety, Managing Self-Care and Wellbeing, Responding to Student Mental Health Issues, Disclosure of Sexual Violence, Consent on Campus, and Supporting Students Experiencing Domestic Violence, among others.
AUCSO COO Julie Barker, pictured, said: โWe are delighted to partner with Ciphr eLearning to offer our members a wide-ranging and high-quality set of online learning opportunities. This collaboration allows us to continually update and tailor our Learning and Development offerings to meet the evolving needs of the sector. Itโs a significant value-add for our members, supporting their professional growth, wellbeing, and the continued development of skills to serve and safeguard our diverse campus communities effectively.โ
David Marshall, Founder and Managing Director of Ciphr eLearning, added: โWe are proud to be supporting AUCSO in delivering critical training to security professionals across the Education sector. Our mission at Ciphr eLearning is to help organisations unlock the power of learning, and weโre excited to see how our platform can enhance AUCSOโs training capabilities and support their membersโ ongoing development.โ
AUCSO holds 200 user licenses, with each license granting full access to all available courses through the AUCSO training platform for free. Additional licenses can be purchased by members at a competitive rate, the association adds. Visit www.aucso.org.
