Gain essential bodyguard skills to protect lives with confidence, manage risks, and build trust. Learn threat prevention, surveillance, and emergency response to make a real difference when safety matters most.
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9 hours, 13 minutes 
Learn what is needed to become a skilled operative in personal security, working to ensure VIPs and clients’ safety by taking this comprehensive Bodyguard Training course. Politicians, sports stars, celebrities, and many others can find themselves being threatened or victimised by malicious parties. You can take the first step onto the training path for becoming a CPO (Close Protection Operative) with this tutorial and appreciate the skills and techniques needed to perform the role.
This set of educational modules will teach you the capabilities and tricks of the trade that professional bodyguards use to protect their charges. You will be shown how to avoid ambushes, perform intensive property and personnel searches, utilise evasion tactics, and make vehicle escort manoeuvres. The course will also teach you how to maintain surveillance, manage conflict, and assess potential risks. This is the ideal way to attain the awareness of the skills needed to excel in personal security roles.
You will take a multiple-choice exam, and the system will automatically mark it. This exam tests your understanding of key topics from the course. You must score at least 60% to pass. Once you pass, you qualify for a CPD-certified certificate.
You can gain a deeper understanding of bodyguard training by completing an assignment at the end. You can do this anytime. After you submit it, a tutor will review your work and give you feedback.
After completing the bodyguard training assessment, you will qualify for a CPD certified certificate from One Education to showcase your achievement.
The certificate is available in two formats: a PDF version for £9 or a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
This course helps you build essential bodyguard skills, improve personal health, expand your career options, and increase your earning potential. It’s designed for flexible learning, allowing you to train at your own pace while gaining the knowledge and techniques needed to thrive in the security industry.
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Online Bodyguard Training Course. Anyone aged 16 or over can join and start learning. The course is fully accessible online from any internet-enabled device, allowing you to study at your own pace from the comfort of your home. All you need is a basic level of fitness, a strong sense of responsibility, interest in personal security, and a willingness to learn professional protection techniques.
This Online Bodyguard Training Course from One Education is self-paced, with a total duration of approximately 9 hours and 13 minutes. Most learners complete it within 1 to 4 weeks, depending on their schedule and commitment level.
Completing the Bodyguard Training Course can lead to a career as a professional bodyguard, with an average UK salary of £20,000–£30,000. Experienced bodyguards can earn £35,000–£50,000, while those working with high-profile clients or in private security firms can exceed £60,000 annually.
| Module 01: Introduction to Bodyguard Training | |||
| Introduction to Bodyguard Training | 00:31:00 | ||
| Module 02: Personal Security | |||
| Personal Security | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 03: Laws and Legislation | |||
| Laws and Legislation | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 04: Threat Assessment and Risk Management | |||
| Threat Assessment and Risk Management | 00:34:00 | ||
| Module 05: Operational Planning | |||
| Operational Planning | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 06: Behavioural Intelligence | |||
| Behavioural Intelligence | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 07: Anti-Ambush Drills | |||
| Anti-Ambush Drills | 00:41:00 | ||
| Module 08: Searching Techniques | |||
| Searching Techniques | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 09: On Foot Protection | |||
| On Foot Protection | 00:48:00 | ||
| Module 10: Physical Intervention | |||
| Physical Intervention | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 11: Vehicle Escort Procedures | |||
| Vehicle Escort Procedures | 00:34:00 | ||
| Module 12: Route Reconnaissance | |||
| Route Reconnaissance | 00:27:00 | ||
| Module 13: Surveillance and Basic Anti Surveillance Techniques | |||
| Surveillance and Basic Anti Surveillance Techniques | 00:44:00 | ||
| Module 14: Firearms and Explosive Handling | |||
| Firearms and Explosive Handling | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 15: Protectee Variations | |||
| Protectee Variations | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 16: Medical Emergency Assistance | |||
| Medical Emergency Assistance | 00:40:00 | ||
| Module 17: How COVID-19 Affected Close Protection Services | |||
| How COVID-19 Affected Close Protection Services | 00:23:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Bodyguard Training | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Bodyguard Training | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Bodyguard Training | 00:20:00 | ||
With a team of industry professionals producing and delivering our course content, you can be sure the skills and knowledge you learn are applicable to your career aspirations, whether that’s in management, administration or beyond.
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