Close Protection Knowledge Courses
Our Close Protection Courses are designed to give you the comprehensive knowledge and essential skills required to excel in the security industry and successfully pass accredited Close Protection qualifications. With 30 expertly crafted modules, these courses cover every aspect of the profession, from threat assessment and operational planning to surveillance, conflict management, and tactical driving.
01_Roles and Responsibilities
This section focuses on the roles and responsibilities of close protection operatives, providing a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to excel in this demanding field. You will explore key duties, including threat assessment, risk mitigation, and the importance of maintaining discretion and professionalism at all times.
02_Threat, Risk & Security
You’ll learn how to conduct thorough threat assessments, evaluate risk levels, and implement effective security protocols. From anticipating potential dangers to mitigating vulnerabilities, this module equips you with the tools needed to proactively manage risks and respond decisively to security challenges.
02a_Security Risk Assessment
In this session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of conducting a security risk assessment, a critical skill for ensuring the safety of clients in a variety of environments. By the end of this module, you’ll understand how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks, and develop proactive strategies to maintain control in even the most challenging situations.
03a_Security Protocols and Considerations
This course is designed as a preparatory step for those looking to advance into accredited certifications in security operations and management. By exploring core topics such as threat assessment, operational planning, access control, and emergency response, you’ll develop the skills necessary to progress confidently toward professional qualifications in the field.
03b_Terror Threat Awareness in Private Security
This course serves as a stepping stone for those aspiring to complete accredited training, such as advanced security and counter-terrorism certifications. By covering essential principles, including risk assessment, threat recognition, and response planning, this programme prepares you to confidently progress to more specialised, accredited courses in security and risk management.
04_Route Selection and Journey Planning
Planning safe and efficient travel is a cornerstone of close protection operations. This module will teach you how to assess risks, select secure routes, and prepare for potential challenges during your principal’s journeys. Whether you’re navigating urban environments or remote regions, this session will give you the tools to ensure every journey is as safe and seamless as possible.
04a. Route Recce Report
A route recce is a detailed reconnaissance of a planned travel route, designed to identify potential risks and ensure the safety of your principal. In this module, we’ll cover how to conduct a comprehensive route recce, what details to document, and how to compile an effective report for use by your team. The aim is to leave no stone unturned when it comes to ensuring a safe and smooth journey.
05_Security Advance Party
The advance party plays a critical role in close protection operations, acting as the first line of defense to ensure the safety and readiness of any destination or route before the principal’s arrival. In this module, we’ll explore the responsibilities of the advance party, the steps involved in preparing a location, and the skills required to execute this crucial role effectively.
06_Protocol and Etiquette for CP Operatives
Welcome to the Protocol and Etiquette for Close Protection Operatives Module.
Professionalism, discretion, and respect are at the heart of close protection work. This module focuses on the standards of protocol and etiquette that ensure you not only protect your principal effectively but also represent yourself and your team with the utmost integrity.
07a_Security Survey
A security survey is a critical tool for evaluating the safety of a location, whether it’s a venue, workplace, residence, or travel route. In this module, we’ll explore how to conduct a comprehensive security survey, identify vulnerabilities, and implement strategies to mitigate risks. By mastering the security survey process, you’ll be equipped to proactively safeguard your principal in any environment. Here is one that you can study that has already been filled in.
08_Walking Drills
Walking drills are fundamental to ensuring your principal’s safety during on-foot movements, whether in crowded urban areas, public events, or isolated environments. In this session, we’ll explore the techniques, formations, and strategies that allow you to maintain control, adapt to dynamic situations, and respond effectively to potential threats.
09_Resential Security
The principal’s residence is often a primary target for threats, making residential security a cornerstone of effective protection. This module focuses on creating a secure environment by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and ensuring ongoing monitoring. You’ll learn how to safeguard the residence against physical intrusions, technological breaches, and insider risks while maintaining the principal’s comfort and privacy.
10_Hotel Security
Hotels present unique challenges, including high foot traffic, public access, and limited control over the premises. In this module, we’ll explore the strategies needed to assess, secure, and monitor hotel accommodations. From pre-checks to on-site vigilance, you’ll gain the skills required to create a safe and comfortable environment for your principal while navigating the complexities of temporary stays.
11_Principal Threat Report
This module focuses on the creation and use of a Principal Threat Report, a comprehensive analysis of risks based on the principal’s profile, environment, and activities. You’ll learn how to gather intelligence, evaluate threats, and present actionable insights to inform your team’s operations. A well-prepared Principal Threat Report is not just a document—it’s a strategic tool that ensures your principal’s safety and peace of mind.
12_Surveillance
Surveillance is a critical skill for both identifying potential threats and understanding the environment in which you operate. This module will teach you how to detect, deter, and respond to hostile surveillance while enhancing your situational awareness. You’ll gain insights into techniques used by adversaries, learn how to conduct counter-surveillance, and understand the role of technology in modern surveillance operations.
12a_Role of Surveillance in the Hostile Planning Cycle
Surveillance is often the first step in the hostile planning cycle, allowing adversaries to gather information about their target and identify vulnerabilities. Understanding how surveillance fits into this process is key to anticipating and disrupting potential threats. In this module, we’ll explore the stages of hostile planning, the methods used by adversaries to conduct surveillance, and the techniques you can employ to detect and counter these activities
13_Vehicle Tactical Driving
Vehicles often serve as both a key asset and a potential vulnerability in close protection operations. Tactical driving skills are essential for ensuring safe and efficient transportation of your principal while being prepared to respond to emergencies, threats, or hostile actions. In this module, we’ll cover advanced driving techniques, evasive manoeuvres, and strategies for managing high-pressure situations on the road. M
14_Embus debus drills
This course focuses on the critical operational procedures of embus and debus drills—essential components of effective close protection work. Whether in routine scenarios or high-pressure environments, the ability to safely and efficiently load and unload principals from vehicles is a core skill for any close protection operative.
15_Venue Report
Study a pre-filled out Venue Report which is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct comprehensive venue reports for security planning, risk assessment, and operational preparedness. Whether you’re evaluating a venue for an upcoming event or ensuring the safety of key individuals, this training will guide you through the critical steps required to identify potential threats, implement effective strategies, and coordinate seamlessly with your team.
16_Operation Planning & Orders Brief
Effective planning and communication are critical to ensuring the safety of your principal and the smooth execution of missions. This module focuses on the structured process of creating operational plans and delivering clear, concise orders to your team.
17_VIP Orders
This course is dedicated to understanding and executing VIP orders effectively—a fundamental aspect of close protection operations. Managing the expectations, preferences, and requirements of VIPs demands professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication, ensuring their safety and satisfaction at all times.
19_Door Supervisor for Close Protection
This course bridges the gap between door supervision and close protection, focusing on the unique challenges and responsibilities involved in managing access control, crowd dynamics, and situational awareness in high-stakes environments. Door supervisors play a critical role in close protection, acting as the first line of defence while maintaining professionalism and authority.
20_Equipment for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Sector
As a door supervisor, the right equipment is essential for maintaining safety, ensuring compliance, and performing your duties effectively. This module explores the tools, clothing, and accessories needed to handle dynamic environments, from crowded venues to high-risk situations.
21_Physical Intervention
Physical intervention is a last-resort skill used to de-escalate conflicts and protect yourself, your principal, or others from harm. In this module, we’ll cover the techniques and principles of safe and lawful physical intervention, focusing on minimising risks to all parties involved.
22_Physical Intervention Techniques
In situations where verbal de-escalation is no longer effective, physical intervention may be required to ensure the safety of your principal, yourself, and others. This module focuses on teaching you practical techniques for controlling and restraining individuals in a safe, lawful, and professional manner.
23_CP_Physical Intervention techniques 2
Welcome to Close Protection Module 23: Physical Intervention Techniques 2, an essential part of your professional skill set. and the second in a three part series on Intervention techniques
24_CP_Physical Intervention techniques 3
Welcome to Close Protection Module 23: Physical Intervention Techniques 3, an essential part of your professional skill set. and the last one in a three part series on Intervention techniques
25_Conflict Management
Conflict is an inevitable part of close protection work, whether it arises from misunderstandings, heightened emotions, or direct threats. This module equips you with the skills to recognise, manage, and resolve conflict effectively, using techniques that prioritise de-escalation and safety.
26_Law & Legislation
Understanding the legal framework that governs your actions is essential for operating professionally and responsibly. This module covers key aspects of the law, including the use of force, data protection, and legal rights, ensuring you stay compliant while protecting your principal.
27_Search Techniques
Effective search techniques are critical in identifying potential threats, whether you’re screening individuals, inspecting vehicles, or securing venues. This module provides a comprehensive guide to conducting thorough and professional searches, ensuring the safety of your principal and the surrounding environment.
28_Radio Procedures
Clear, concise, and secure communication is the backbone of successful close protection operations. This module focuses on professional radio procedures, ensuring you can coordinate seamlessly with your team, relay critical information, and respond swiftly to dynamic situations.
29b_Situation Awarenessrch Techniques
Situational awareness is the ability to perceive, understand, and anticipate your surroundings, enabling you to identify potential threats and make informed decisions in real time. This module teaches you how to sharpen your observational skills, assess risks, and maintain vigilance without compromising discretion.
30_Business Security
In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses face a wide range of risks, from physical threats to cyber vulnerabilities. This module focuses on the principles and practices of business security, equipping you to protect your principal’s assets, information, and operations effectively.