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Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Security · UKSA
- Price
- from £160
- Duration
- 1 day
- Certifying body
- MCA
- Location
- Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK
- Next dates
- 9 Aug 2026 · 2 Nov 2026
Price history
Price up 3% since we started tracking on 4 May 2025.
- 4 May 2025£155
- 24 August 2026£160+5
Booking this course
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Other Security courses
5 other courses on this site are catalogued under Security, across 3 providers. Sorted by published price — but read the durations: a category groups related certifications, not identical ones, so the cheapest row is often a shorter course covering less.
| Course | Provider | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)This page | UKSA | 1 day | from £160 |
| An Introduction to Adrenal Response Mechanism – Behavioural Alarm Response (ARM-BAR) | VIRSEC | Varies | +VAT £19.95 |
| Bullying & Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Seafarers | VIRSEC | Varies | +VAT £65 |
| Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course for Superyachts | PYT USA | Varies | £195 |
| Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) | Bluewater | 1 day | €270 |
| STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course for Superyachts | PYT USA | Varies | £475 |
Prices are shown in each provider's own currency and aren't converted, and what's included varies between schools — confirm with the provider before comparing on price alone.