Level 3 Close Protection Course – October/November 2026

Take the next step in your security career with our Full Close Protection Training Course, delivered over an intensive four-week programme designed to prepare learners for professional work within the Close Protection industry.

IF YOU HAVE A VALID FIRST AID OR ALTERNATE CERTIFICATION PLEASE CALL US 01709 919666

Course Dates

First Aid at Work:
Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th October 2026 - Some Distance Learning Required Prior to start date.

Close Protection Course:
Starts Wednesday 28th October 2026
Finishes Friday 20th November 2026

The Close Protection element consists of 18 training days, delivered Monday to Friday across the four-week programme.

Course Price

£2,750 including VAT
This price includes the required First Aid at Work training.

What Will You Learn?

This course combines classroom learning, practical training, scenario-based exercises and assessments to develop the knowledge and skills required to work professionally as a Close Protection Operative.

Training will include:

• Roles and responsibilities of a Close Protection Operative

• Close Protection legislation and professional responsibilities

• Threat assessment and risk management

• Operational and assignment planning

• Personal and professional skills

• Communication and teamwork

• Surveillance awareness

• Search procedures

• Foot drills and Close Protection formations

• Venue security

• Route planning

• Reconnaissance

• Journey management

• Terror threat awareness

• Conflict management and de-escalation

• Physical intervention skills

• Protecting vulnerable persons

• Practical Close Protection scenarios

• Decision-making under pressure

• Situational awareness

• Knowledge assessments

• Practical assessments

Close Protection is about far more than simply remaining close to a Principal. Learners will develop the ability to assess risks, plan effectively, identify potential threats, communicate professionally and respond appropriately to changing situations.

Who Is This Course For?

This programme is suitable for people looking to:

• Begin a career in Close Protection

• Progress from Door Supervision or other security roles

• Develop specialist security skills

• Work within executive or personal protection

• Expand their opportunities within the private security industry

Payment Options

We offer a range of payment methods to make booking as straightforward as possible.

Payment options include:

• Debit or credit card

• Bank transfer

• Cash

• Klarna

• Clearpay

• Shopify Pay in 3

Klarna, Clearpay and Shopify instalment options are subject to approval and acceptance by the relevant payment provider.

Important Information

Places on this course are limited.

Candidates wishing to use an existing First Aid qualification must provide evidence of the qualification before the course begins.

All learners must meet the relevant course entry requirements and successfully complete the required training and assessments.

Secure Your Place

If you are serious about developing your career within the security industry and moving into professional Close Protection work, this course provides the training, practical experience and qualification pathway you need.

Course with First Aid: £2,750 including VAT

Book your place today or contact us for further information regarding entry requirements, payment options or the course programme.