Learn how to provide close protection to clients with the skills provided by this free online bodyguard training course.

VIPs like politicians and movie stars are often exposed to harassment or attacks from the public. They require the services of a personal security agent or bodyguard to survive such situations and such protection demands specific skills, qualifications and extensive training. This course covers the roles and responsibilities of professional bodyguards.

We begin with an in-depth examination of the function and mode of operation of a professional bodyguard and lay out the employee qualities sought by security companies. The course explains how close protection operates in the United Kingdom and goes over security agents’ specific training requirements. We study the relevant laws and regulations to demonstrate why personal bodyguards must always be able to accurately assess risks.

The course provides techniques like extensive inspection, anti-ambush drills and on-foot protection. These techniques are presented with examples of real-life scenarios. We also go through basic anti-surveillance and emergency handling procedures. Finally, we discuss how Covid-19 has impacted close protection services around the world. If you enjoy protecting others and dealing with physical and challenging situations, then this line of work will suit you. Providing effective close protection requires more than muscle and sunglasses so sign up for this course to start training as a bodyguard.