Close Protection
QNUK-accredited Close Protection qualifications for SIA-eligible operatives in the private security industry.
Close Protection Course Overview
Close Protection is one of the most respected — and most regulated — roles in UK private security. Our QNUK Level 3 Certificate gives you the qualification the SIA requires to work in the field, and our Level 2 Refresher keeps you current when your licence is due for renewal.
Whether you’re starting a career in executive, celebrity, or high-net-worth protection, or you’re a serving operative topping up your credentials, you’ll leave with the practical skills, threat awareness, and legal understanding that separate a professional CPO from someone who just carries the badge.
SIA licence-linked qualifications
QNUK-accredited, Ofqual-regulated, and recognised by the SIA as valid training for the Close Protection licence — for both new entrants and renewals.
Real-world protection scenarios
Route planning, threat assessment, embus and debus drills, event and residential security — practical situations drawn from actual protection work, not just theory.
Small cohorts, real attention
Course capacity kept intentionally small so every operative gets to work through the drills and receive individual coaching.
Industry-experienced instructors
Our team has hands-on experience across corporate, high-net-worth, and international protection contexts — you’re learning from operators, not just teachers.
Clear pathway, ready to book
New-entrant Level 3 Certificate through to Level 2 Refresher — clear dates, clear pricing, no fluff.
Trusted by protection firms, executive security teams, and CPO refresher candidates across the UK.
Qualified. Confident. Compliant.
Speak to our team to get started — flexible course dates, accredited certifications, and friendly support throughout.