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Close Protection

Training for people pursuing or developing a close protection role.

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About this course

Explore a training pathway for close protection work. Tell us whether you need initial training or a refresher so we can confirm the appropriate qualification, entry requirements and delivery arrangements.

Course at a glance

Qualification or learning route
Close protection training pathway; exact qualification and centre delivery arrangements confirmed before booking
Awarding organisation
Confirmed for the selected route before booking
Learning time
Duration and timetable confirmed with your enquiry
Training location
Venue confirmed before booking. Ask about arrangements for your team.
Assessment
Assessment or attendance requirements confirmed for your course
What your quote will cover
We will itemise tuition, assessment, certification and any additional costs before you commit.

We will confirm the qualification, eligibility and delivery arrangements before you book.

Who is it for?

Aspiring close protection operatives and existing professionals looking to discuss training or refresher requirements.

What to discuss with our team

  • The close protection role and professional responsibilities
  • Protective planning and operational preparation
  • Communication, teamwork and practical scenarios

Before you book

We will confirm age, first aid, language and practical requirements for the selected qualification. A course completion does not itself grant an SIA licence.

We will confirm the full syllabus, qualification or certificate, fees, course length and delivery location with you.

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Planning a training route for close protection work

Explain where you are starting from

An initial training enquiry and a refresher enquiry begin from different positions. Tell us whether you are exploring close protection for the first time, returning after time away or developing within an existing role. Include relevant qualifications and experience so the discussion can focus on the route appropriate to your circumstances.

If an employer or another organisation has requested a particular qualification, provide its exact title. Ask how the proposed course relates to that requirement and what evidence is needed to confirm eligibility. A similar course name is not enough to establish that a booking will serve the purpose you have in mind.

Consider the responsibilities behind the role

The course enquiry can cover your interest in protective planning, operational preparation, communication and teamwork. Think about which aspects you want to understand better and the setting in which you hope to work. This makes the conversation more useful than approaching the course as a single step with an assumed outcome.

Previous experience can be relevant without making every part of the training familiar. Describe what you have done and what would be new to you. Ask which topics and practical scenarios form part of the confirmed syllabus, and avoid assuming that a particular specialism is included unless it has been expressly agreed.

Understand the full commitment and booking scope

Before arranging leave, ask for the course timetable, location, attendance expectations and assessment arrangements. Confirm any preparation and evidence required, including how existing first aid qualifications are considered. If language, access or practical participation needs raise questions, discuss them before committing so you understand the proposed arrangements.

Review what is included in the fee and the exclusions stated on this page. Consider travel and accommodation when planning your overall budget, and ask about any other costs you need to allow for. Do not book around an assumed date or delivery format; use the details confirmed for your particular course.

Keep your next steps realistic and specific

Training, any separate licensing process and an employer's selection arrangements should be understood as distinct steps. If your aim is a particular role, ask that organisation which qualifications and experience it expects. Course completion should not be taken as a promise of employment or a particular assignment.

For refresher enquiries, explain what has changed since your previous training and why you are seeking an update now. For group enquiries, describe the learners' backgrounds rather than assuming they all need identical support. A clear outline helps us discuss the available route and identify the details that must be confirmed before a booking is made.

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