The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO), the leading global organisation for security professionals in Higher and Further Education, is pleased to announce the launch of a new suite of free online training courses exclusively for its members.
This initiative is part of a newly signed three-year partnership with Ciphr eLearning, a cloud based HR software company that integrates HR, payroll, learning and recruitment, that is transforming how organisations deliver training and development. Through this collaboration with Ciphr eLearning, who work with over 80 universities across the UK and Ireland, AUCSO will provide members with access to up to 30 professionally developed courses from its extensive training portfolio.
The courses will cover a wide range of essential topics including: 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.
Commenting on the launch, Julie Barker, COO at AUCSO, said:
“We 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. It’s 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.”
David Marshall, Founder and Managing Director of Ciphr eLearning, also welcomed the partnership:
“We 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 we’re excited to see how our platform can enhance AUCSO’s training capabilities and support their members’ ongoing development.”
AUCSO currently holds 200 user licenses, with each license granting full access to all available courses through the AUCSO training platform free of charge. Additional licenses can be purchased by member organisations at a competitive rate.
For more information, please contact Julie Barker at [email protected].
