Training on VIP Protection and Personal Assistance
Learn skills in security protocols, risk assessment, executive support, and discreet service to ensure the safety and efficiency of high-profile individuals.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This intensive 5-day course equips security personnel and personal assistants with advanced skills to protect VIPs from criminal and terrorist threats. Participants will learn to detect surveillance, assess risks, and implement guarding strategies using tools like secure communication devices. Through practical exercises and case studies, you’ll enhance security awareness and preparedness across corporate, government, and private sectors.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Professional bodyguards and security personnel.
- Executive assistants and personal assistants supporting VIPs.
- Security managers and risk management professionals.
- Law enforcement officers and private investigators.
- Individuals seeking to start a career in VIP protection and assistance.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand terrorist and criminal targeting strategies
- Implement effective VIP protection and guarding techniques
- Enhance security awareness and surveillance detection
- Apply risk assessment and threat mitigation strategies
- Develop communication and coordination skills for VIP safety
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Understanding Threats and Terrorism
- Defining terrorism and its organizational structures
- Analyzing causes and motivations for assassinations
- Assessing kidnapping risks and hostage survival
- Identifying principles of VIP protection
- Case Study: Analyze a terrorist threat scenario
Module 2: Guard Selection and Threat Response
- Selecting and training effective guards
- Understanding bomb threats and response strategies
- Applying the Cooper Theory for mental readiness
- Identifying weapons used in attacks
- Case Study: Develop a guard selection criteria plan and conduct a live firearms training session with real guns under supervision, to test readiness and reinforce appropriate response in high-stress scenarios
Module 3: Surveillance Detection and Route Analysis
- Recognizing types of surveillance techniques
- Implementing countermeasures to escape surveillance
- Conducting route analysis for secure travel
- Performing inspections of vehicles and locations
- Case Study: Design a secure travel route for a VIP
Module 4: Guarding Formations and Role Distribution
- Establishing security circuits for VIP protection
- Organizing guarding formations for maximum safety
- Distributing roles and responsibilities among guards
- Coordinating team duties effectively
- Case Study: Simulate a VIP guarding formation
Module 5: Communication and Emergency Protocols
- Using secure communication systems for coordination
- Implementing internal and external security protocols
- Advising VIPs on safety during independent travel
- Prioritizing actions during emergency situations
- Case Study: Develop an emergency response plan
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
- Enhanced VIP safety through robust protection strategies
- Improved organizational security protocols and preparedness
- Reduced risks of criminal or terrorist incidents
- Strengthened reputation for secure client handling
Personal Impact
- Mastery of VIP protection and security techniques
- Enhanced career prospects in security and protection roles
- Increased confidence in high-stakes environments
- Improved situational awareness and decision-making skills
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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For corporate teams
Training 10+ professionals?
We deliver Training on VIP Protection and Personal Assistance in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.