Security courses are required under the ISPS Code. Typically 3 days.
Port Facility Security Officer covers the ISPS obligations of a port facility rather than a ship: assessing the facility, maintaining and exercising the Port Facility Security Plan, controlling access and cargo handling areas, and coordinating with ships and authorities at each security level.
Required to hold the PFSO position at a port facility.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Fees and batch dates are set by the institute.