Croydon Business Training & Workshops

Empowering businesses with practical skills

Our training sessions are tailored to the real-world needs of Croydon’s business community. Delivered in partnership with trusted providers, these workshops are practical, accessible, and designed to enhance everyday operations.

About Croydon BID Training & Workshops:

Croydon BID supports local businesses by delivering free and accessible training opportunities for BID levy members, that promote best practice and keep your teams informed.

From accredited first aid courses and counter-terrorism training to practical health and safety workshops, we bring together industry expertise to empower your staff and safeguard your business.

By investing in people and skills, we’re helping to create a safer, stronger, and more confident business environment for everyone in Croydon.

See something that fits your needs? Browse the upcoming workshops below and reserve your spot.

Croydon BID ACT Awareness Training

Agent: MET Police
Duration: 60 minutes
Date / Time: Tuesday 7th July @ 1pm & 3pm
Date / Time: Friday 17th July @ 9am & 11am
Location: Croydon BID Offices
Spaces: 16 per session

Led by Counter Terrorism Security Advisors, this introductory session is designed to build awareness of the current threat landscape and give practical, easy-to-understand advice that can be applied both in the workplace and everyday life.

The session will cover:

  • Understanding the UK’s current national counter terrorism threat level
  • Awareness of different types of terrorist threat groups
  • Insight into common attack methodologies
  • How to identify and respond to suspicious items using HOT principles
  • What to do in the event of an incident, including the RUN, HIDE, TELL guidance
Women's safety

Women’s Self-Defence & Personal Safety Workshop

Agent: Good Sense Training
Duration: 90 minutes
Date / Time: Wednesday 8th July @ 9:30am and 1:00pm
Location: LSBU Croydon
Spaces: 24 per session

This women-only session offers a supportive environment where participants can build real-world awareness and learn techniques that are effective, accessible, and grounded in everyday situations.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Understand self-defence law and reasonable force
  • Recognise early warning signs and manage risk confidently
  • Develop stronger situational awareness
  • Learn practical techniques to respond to common threats

Conflict Management & Personal Safety Workshop

Agent: SWL Security
Duration: 90 minutes
Date / Time: Wednesday 15th July @ 10:00am and 11:30am
Location: LSBU Croydon
Spaces: 16 

Whether you’re in retail, hospitality or another public-facing environment, this session will give you the tools to better understand, manage and de-escalate challenging situations.

During the session, participants will explore:

  • Understanding what drives conflict in human behaviour
  • Communication models to help prevent situations from escalating
  • How to read body language, including early warning and danger signs
  • How to recognise signs of imminent risk
  • Defensive strategies to reduce exposure to violence in the workplace

Bespoke Training & Workshops for Businesses:

The following training and engagement opportunities are available to businesses on request and can be delivered directly at your premises by arrangement.

These are not scheduled public events but bespoke sessions tailored to your team’s needs. To find out more or to arrange a session, please contact Croydon BID.

Town Centre Safety Briefing

Agent: MET Police & Croydon BID
Duration: 60

Delivered by Croydon BID and the Croydon MPS Town Centre Inspector, this session provides businesses with an overview of safety issues affecting the town centre.

It covers key topics such as youth violence, anti-social behaviour, knife crime, and issues linked to rough sleeping and street drinking.

Designed for groups of 12–50 employees, the session includes a safety briefing followed by an open discussion tailored to submitted questions and concerns. Ideal for inclusion in staff engagement or lunchtime training sessions.

Conflict Management

Agent: MET Police
Duration: 60 minutes

Aimed at all customer-facing employees, this one-hour session provides an introduction to understanding the causes of conflict and recognising different forms of aggression.

Attendees will explore both verbal and non-verbal communication signals and learn how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate challenging situations.

The session is designed to empower staff, boost confidence, and improve their ability to handle conflict in the workplace effectively.

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