Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Executives, VIPs and high-profile individuals face threats from criminals, activists and hostile actors, especially when travelling. Executive protection programmes must be proportionate, discreet and professionally managed.
This Aractech course covers threat assessment for principals, protection programme design, advance work, travel security, residential and office security, protective teams and drivers, crisis response and working with authorities. It is a management course, not tactical training.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Assess threats to principals
- Design executive protection programmes
- Plan advance work and secure travel
- Protect residences and offices
- Manage protective teams and drivers
- Respond to incidents and crises
Who should attend
Target audience
- Corporate security managers
- Executive protection coordinators
- Travel security managers
- Executive assistants supporting principals
- Security consultants
- Family office security staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Planning workshops
- Scenario exercises
- Group discussions
- Best practice reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Executive Protection Fundamentals
- Purpose and principles
- Threat landscape
- Legal considerations
- Coffee break
- Legal considerations (continued)
- Programme models
- Exercise: Principal profile
Day 2
Threat Assessment
- Threat sources
- Open-source intelligence
- Risk assessment
- Coffee break
- Risk assessment (continued)
- Protective levels
- Workshop: Threat assessment
Day 3
Advance Work and Travel
- Advance planning
- Routes
- Venues
- Coffee break
- Venues (continued)
- International travel
- Exercise: Travel plan
Day 4
Residence, Office and Teams
- Residential security
- Office protection
- Team management
- Coffee break
- Team management (continued)
- Drivers and vehicles
- Case study: Protection incident
Day 5
Incidents and Crisis
- Incident response
- Medical emergencies
- Kidnap awareness
- Coffee break
- Kidnap awareness (continued)
- Coordination
- Capstone: Protection programme plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Executive Protection and Close Protection Management (SM-007) cover?
This course covers Security Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Corporate security managers, Executive protection coordinators, Travel security managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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