Professional course · DSM-1 Develop practical mentoring relationships that build confidence, capability, knowledge-sharing and stronger security cultures. Who should attend Course purpose Mentoring can help security professionals share experience, develop confidence and support the next generation of capability. This practical one-day course explores a complete spectrum of mentoring approaches, from traditional one-to-one relationships to reverse, flash, peer, group, skills-based and virtual mentoring. Through interactive sessions, real-world examples and practical activities, participants will gain the clarity and tools to implement or improve mentoring in a personal or professional context. Course focus Operational outcomes Stronger talent development and retention Better knowledge transfer and succession planning More confident mentors and mentees Enhanced collaboration and team culture Scalable learning and development A more connected and resilient security workforce The seven mentoring models A structured or informal relationship focused on individual development. Two-way learning that connects experience, emerging talent and different perspectives. Guidance that supports professional direction, confidence and progression. Short, focused conversations that provide targeted insight and practical support. Mutual learning between colleagues with complementary experience. Shared development through discussion, contribution and collective learning. Focused support for building a defined capability or area of practice. Mentoring supported through online meetings, messaging and shared resources. Practical application The course helps participants select an appropriate approach, create purposeful conversations and support mentoring relationships over time. Potential course benefits Build the relationships and shared capability that help security teams grow with confidence and purpose. Build the relationships and shared capability that help security teams grow with confidence and purpose. Build the relationships and shared capability that help security teams grow with confidence and purpose. Build the relationships and shared capability that help security teams grow with confidence and purpose. Build the relationships and shared capability that help security teams grow with confidence and purpose. Build the relationships and shared capability that help security teams grow with confidence and purpose. Delivery options Delivered online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, or in-company for organisational teams. Course fee available upon application. Mentoring is not about teaching answers; it is about shaping questions.The 7 Dimensions of Security Mentoring
For security leaders who want to develop people and strengthen teams
Security managers
Security supervisors
Security team leaders
Mentors, mentees and programme designers
Effective mentoring strengthens security from within
What participants will learn
Recognise the seven mentoring dimensions
Choose the right mentoring model for the goal
Structure effective mentoring relationships
Use practical tools, templates and conversation frameworks
Support growth, inclusion and knowledge-sharing
Design or enhance a mentoring programme
What participants can take back to work
Different relationships for different development needs
Traditional one-to-one
Reverse mentoring
Career mentoring
Flash mentoring
Peer mentoring
Group mentoring
Skills-based mentoring
Virtual mentoring
Guide, grow and protect through mentoring
Why security mentoring matters
Talent development and retention
Knowledge transfer
Succession planning
Collaboration and team culture
Innovation and agility
Scalable learning and development
Adapt the course to your organisation
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