Description
Course Duration:
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Total Hours: 80–120 hours (varies by institution)
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Duration: 4–8 weeks (full-time or part-time options available)
Course Modules:
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Introduction to Close Protection
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Roles and responsibilities of a bodyguard
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Legal and ethical considerations
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Understanding client needs
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Threat Assessment & Risk Management
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Identifying potential threats
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Security planning and route analysis
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Crowd control and situational awareness
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Defensive Tactics & Combat Skills
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Hand-to-hand combat (basic self-defense)
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Weapon handling (if applicable, following local laws)
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Disarming techniques
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First Aid & Emergency Response
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CPR and basic life support (BLS)
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Trauma care and emergency evacuation
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Handling medical crises under pressure
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Surveillance & Anti-Surveillance Techniques
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Counter-surveillance methods
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Undercover protection strategies
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Use of technology in security operations
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Firearms Training (Optional, jurisdiction-dependent)
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Safe handling and marksmanship
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Legal use of firearms in protection scenarios
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VIP Protection & Convoy Security
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Motorcade operations
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Residential and event security
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Crisis management for high-profile clients
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Communication & Professionalism
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Interpersonal skills for client interaction
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Conflict de-escalation techniques
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Report writing and documentation
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Certification & Assessment:
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Practical Exams: Defensive drills, emergency simulations, and protection scenarios
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Written Exams: Security protocols, legal knowledge, and threat assessment
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Final Evaluation: Mock protection assignment
Certification Body: Recognized by private security agencies, close protection associations, or government-regulated security boards (varies by country).
Career Opportunities:
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Close Protection Officer (CPO) / Executive Bodyguard
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Corporate Security Specialist
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Celebrity/High-Net-Worth Individual Security
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Government & Diplomatic Protection Services
Entry Requirements:
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Minimum age: 18–21 years (varies by region)
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Clean criminal record (background check required)
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Physical fitness assessment
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Basic first aid certification (sometimes preferred)
Training Providers:
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Private security academies
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Military/police training institutions
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Accredited vocational schools
Additional Notes:
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Some programs include internships with security firms.
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Advanced courses (e.g., tactical driving, cybersecurity) may be available for specialization.