Executive Protection Training | 7-Day Elite EP Course by IESA

What is an Executive Protection Officer?

An Executive Protection Officer is a highly trained professional responsible for the personal safety of VIPs, executives, and high-profile individuals. Their job is to prevent threats such as assault, kidnapping, or attacks using advanced protection tactics, risk analysis, and discreet operations. EPOs are skilled in self-defense, tactical firearms, secure driving, and emergency medical care, operating in both corporate and private environments worldwide.

What is executive protection training?

Executive protection training is a specialized security course that prepares professionals to protect VIPs, executives, and high-profile individuals. This comprehensive executive protection training by IESA combines Israeli Secret Service methods, live-fire CQB exercises, Krav Maga, and tactical medical care (TECC). Therefore, graduates gain internationally recognized certification and real-world skills for professional close protection careers.

The International Executive Security Academy (IESA), in collaboration with the Israeli Tactical School, proudly presents our elite executive protection training program. This intensive 7-day course is meticulously designed for security professionals seeking to excel in high-end personal and corporate security operations.

Why Choose IESA for Executive Protection Training?

Industry-Leading Security Education

IESA delivers globally recognized executive protection training that blends theory with intensive practical application. Therefore, participants gain the expertise and certification necessary for success in the private security industry. Furthermore, our curriculum stays current through continuous updates by field-experienced instructors actively engaged in protective operations.

Suitable for All Experience Levels

Whether you are transitioning from military or law enforcement roles or entering the field for the first time, our executive protection training provides the ideal foundation. Additionally, the program adapts to both beginners and seasoned professionals, ensuring personalized skill development.

Israeli Tactical School Partnership

Our executive protection training is delivered in partnership with the Israeli Tactical School, ensuring the use of authentic counter-terrorism methods. Consequently, you learn battle-tested tactics refined through decades of operational success in high-risk environments worldwide.

Executive Protection Training Program Overview

Comprehensive Curriculum & Realistic Scenarios

Our executive protection training course emphasizes hands-on tactical learning in realistic environments, ensuring maximum skill development. Moreover, every module focuses on real threats and efficient responses in emergency situations.

Entry Requirements and Prerequisites

Before enrollment in this executive protection training course, you must complete either the 5-Day CPO (Close Protection Operative) Training.

Core Training Modules for Executive Protection Training

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Chamber Searches

Learn tactical entry and 360-degree live-fire room clearing techniques. Moreover, you will practice dynamic entries with team coordination under realistic conditions.

Convoy Ambushes & Vehicle Operations

Master convoy protection, ambush response, and evasive driving techniques. As a result, you gain advanced vehicle control and tactical driving competence essential for executive protection training.

Undercover Operations & Counter-Surveillance

Develop covert surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques for protective operations. Furthermore, you will learn to operate discreetly in high-risk environments while maintaining situational awareness.

Emergency Scenarios with Live Fire

Apply Israeli Secret Service doctrine to real-life simulations and emergency response protocols. Additionally, all drills are conducted with strict safety supervision and authentic tactical dynamics.

Team & Night Shooting Exercises

Practice stress-shooting and low-light operations with two agents on targets. Moreover, you will learn to maintain accuracy under stress and limited visibility conditions.

Foot and Vehicle Formations

Coordinate secure movement in different environments using tactical positioning strategies. Consequently, you will understand optimal placement of formations for maximum protection effectiveness.

VIP Extraction with Vehicles

Conduct live-fire urban extraction drills from hostile environments. Furthermore, you will practice tactical vehicle operations and rapid response procedures.

Advanced Krav Maga Training

Train in full-contact combat and defensive techniques for close-quarters protection. Additionally, you will refine reflexes through repeated close-quarter combat scenarios and arrest/control techniques.

Tactical Emergency Combat Casualty Care (TECC)

Learn lifesaving medical care under fire and tactical casualty evacuation procedures. Importantly, TECC certification is recognized worldwide by the military and law enforcement.

Mission Planning and Leadership

Develop operational command and decision-making skills for real executive protection missions. Consequently, you will gain leadership abilities vital for professional security work.

Warsaw City Exercise

Execute a final urban protection mission integrating all skills learned throughout the executive protection training course. Finally, this real-world simulation tests tactical, leadership, and protective competencies.

Cutting-Edge 360-Degree Live-Fire Facilities

Train in Poland's cutting-edge 360-degree live-fire facilities with role-played force-on-force scenarios. Consequently, participants experience authentic tactical conditions that enhance performance and confidence. Moreover, our facilities feature multiple shooting ranges, tactical buildings, and vehicle operation courses.

Force-on-Force Exercises

Additionally, force-on-force exercises assess tactical strategies and responses with professional role players simulating potential threats. Therefore, you develop realistic threat response capabilities in controlled environments.

Expert Instructors with Real-World Experience

All instructors are former military, law-enforcement, or protective-service professionals with 15-20 years of operational experience. Moreover, their extensive field knowledge ensures high-quality, reality-based instruction throughout the executive protection training.

Continuous Professional Development

As a result, students benefit from proven Israeli tactical methods and international best practices. Furthermore, instructors maintain current certifications and regularly update training methodologies based on field experience.

Who Should Attend This Executive Protection Training?

• Graduates of the IESA 5-Day CPO Training
• Close Protection Officers seeking advanced Executive Protection skills
• Military or law enforcement professionals transitioning into Executive Protection
• Experienced security professionals upgrading their tactical capabilities
• Bodyguards seeking internationally recognized Executive Protection certification

Weapons and Equipment Provided

Pistols: GLOCK 19 / GLOCK 17

Rifles: AR-15, AK-47, MP5

Included: Ammunition, tactical gear, and private shooting range access

Course Logistics and Inclusions

Duration: 7 days (intensive format)

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Schedule: 8-10 hours daily with tactical and medical training

Accommodation and Meals

Hotel: 3-star shared accommodation

Meals: Daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks included

Transportation: Airport transfers and local transport provided

Your Official Credentials

Certification: Official accreditation by IESA and Israeli Tactical School

Recognition: Globally recognized by security firms, government agencies, and PMC operators

Tax Benefit for Dutch Entrepreneurs

As a Dutch entrepreneur, you can reclaim the VAT on this training via your VAT return. Additionally, the full training cost is deductible as a business expense, so you pay less profit tax at year-end. Check the Dutch Tax Authority website for details (information in Dutch). Note: For entrepreneurs outside the Netherlands, please consult your local tax authority.

Payment & Registration for Training

Deposit: 50% due 30 days before start

Balance: 14 days before course commencement

Payment Methods: Bank transfer, PayPal, or 3-part payment plan

Currency: EUR or USD equivalent

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age: 23 years old

Certificate of Good Conduct: Required (≤3 months old)

Valid Passport: Required for international travel to Poland

Medical Clearance: Required for tactical firearms training

What Makes This Executive Protection Training Unique?

Israeli Secret Service Doctrine

Our executive protection training applies battle-tested protection principles proven in the field. Therefore, you learn authentic counter-terrorism methods refined through decades of operational success in high-risk environments.

Reality-Based Approach

Every module of this executive protection training focuses on real threats and efficient responses. Consequently, participants gain unmatched tactical versatility and confidence in emergency situations.

Comprehensive Skill Development

The executive protection training covers tactical, medical, and operational competence required for professional security work. Additionally, graduates gain access to a global professional network of executive protection experts.

Career Opportunities After Executive Protection Training

• Executive Protection Agent for VIPs and corporate leaders
• Close Protection Officer (CPO) for high-net-worth individuals
• Personal Security Detail (PSD) operator for diplomatic missions
• Corporate Security Manager for multinational companies
• VIP Protection Team Leader for event security
• Event Security Coordinator for high-profile functions
• Bodyguard for celebrities and public figures
• Security Consultant for private clients

Advancement Opportunities

Moreover, many graduates advance to leadership positions and pursue advanced courses, including 9-day high-risk EP/PSD training.