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Close Protection Training: Essential Skills for Personal Security
Cambridge Open Academy

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Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Welcome to the Close Protection Training: Essential Skills for Personal Security course, where you'll embark on a transformative journey into the world of close protection. In an ever-evolving landscape of security challenges, this course equips you with the vital skills and knowledge to provide a shield of protection for individuals in high-risk environments. With a comprehensive curriculum covering essential modules, you'll gain the expertise needed to navigate threats, plan meticulously, and ensure the safety of your clients.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop a deep understanding of the principles and responsibilities of close protection.
  • Learn to work effectively within a close protection team, coordinating efforts for optimal security.
  • Acquire the skills to plan and execute comprehensive security plans for individuals or groups.
  • Master the techniques for threat assessment, analysing risks and implementing appropriate measures.
  • Gain proficiency in vehicle drills, including embus and debus procedures.
  • Learn the art of route selection and reconnaissance, ensuring secure travel for clients.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment to their designated address.

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Immerse yourself in the world of close protection as you embark on the Close Protection Training: Essential Skills for Personal Security course. This comprehensive program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the demanding field of close protection. The course begins with an introduction to close protection, delving into its history, principles, and the critical role it plays in safeguarding high-profile individuals.

Throughout the curriculum, you'll explore various aspects of close protection, from understanding the dynamics of a close protection team to mastering the art of meticulous planning. Dive into the realm of threat assessment, where you'll learn to identify potential risks and implement countermeasures to ensure the safety and security of clients. In addition, you'll acquire essential skills in vehicle drills, including embus and debus procedures, enabling efficient and secure transportation. Route selection and reconnaissance techniques will also be covered, providing you with the ability to assess and identify safe travel options.

Who is this course for?

  • Security professionals looking to specialise in close protection.
  • Military personnel transitioning into civilian security roles.
  • Law enforcement officers seeking to enhance their personal security skills.
  • Individuals with a background in private security interested in expanding their expertise.
  • Those aspiring to pursue a career in close protection and personal security.
  • Professionals responsible for the safety and well-being of high-profile individuals or executives.

Career path

  • Close Protection Officer: £25k–£40k

  • Personal Security Consultant: £30k–£50k

  • Corporate Security Manager: £35k–£55k

  • Event Security Coordinator: £28k–£45k

  • VIP Protection Specialist: £32k–£60k

  • Security Risk Assessor: £30k–£55k

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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