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Executive Protection Specialist Certificate Course

Imagine having a career where every day brings something new and exciting—protecting high-profile individuals, traveling to exclusive locations, and gaining experiences that 99% of the world can only dream of. Most people spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on college degrees, only to end up in routine jobs that barely pay the bills. But for less than $10,000, you can become an Executive Protection Specialist, a prestigious title that offers financial growth, international opportunities, and career fulfillment.

Our Executive Protection Specialist Certificate Course is your gateway to this elite profession. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your career, this hybrid training experience will arm you with real-world skills, ongoing mentorship, and a powerful international network—setting you up for success in a rapidly growing industry.

Why Become an Executive Protection Specialist?

As an Executive Protection Specialist, you aren’t just a bodyguard—you are a highly trained and respected professional in the private security field. This course will provide you with the:
  • Expertise and experience to stand out in a competitive market.
  • Opportunity to network with elite professionals who can open doors to global assignments.
  • ​​Skills to secure high-profile clients and advance rapidly in your career.
Upon completing the Executive Protection Specialist Certificate Course, you earn the coveted EPS title, carrying the endorsement of The League of Executive Protection Specialists, an organization that connects you to exclusive opportunities. You’ll be part of a global fraternity of professionals who are dedicated to excellence in executive protection.

Superior Training with Real-World Application

Superior Training with Real-World Application

Our course is designed to equip you with more than theoretical knowledge. Everything you learn is backed by real-world experience and delivered by seasoned professionals who are currently in the field. You’ll participate in live executive protection details, ensuring you leave with the hands-on expertise that employers demand.
  • 50+ hours of online learning that can be completed at your own pace.
  • 15 days of in-person, immersive training that covers the full spectrum of executive protection skills.
  • Lifetime access to course content so you can revisit key lessons as your career progresses.

Your Pathway to Excellence

This course takes a hybrid approach to training, blending digital learning with hands-on experiences to ensure you are fully prepared for the demands of the executive protection field.
  • Experience Level: Intermediate to Expert
  • Content: 17 Modules with Over 29 Hours of Video Tutorials
  • Access: Lifetime Access to Private Online Group and Training Content

Training Breakdown

  • 60+ Hours of Digital Learning: You'll start with online courses designed by over a dozen of the industry’s top professionals. This digital curriculum is available to you forever, offering a foundation that you can continually reference throughout your career.
  • 15 Days of In-Person Training: This is where theory meets practice. The first half of your in-person training is our Hard Skills Intensive, an 8-day course focusing on the physical, tactical skills required to protect high-profile clients. You’ll master critical skills like:
  • ​Motorcade Driving and Multi-Vehicle Tactics
  • ​Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications
  • ​Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
  • ​Live-Fire Client Evacuation Drills
  • ​Combat Marksmanship for Protectors
  • ​Low Light & Space Clearing
  • ​Attack on Principal Drills (AOP)
  • The second half is a 7-day immersive soft skills training that takes you through the full battery of executive protection scenarios, teaching you how to blend into a client's world while ensuring their safety in any situation. This includes:
  • ​Attack on Principal (AOP): Learn to react in real-time during an active threat.
  • ​TECC/First Aid/AED: Gain critical life-saving skills that enhance your employability.
  • ​Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM): Learn to sweep for bugs and listening devices, a highly sought-after skill.
After completing this program, you'll be ready to hit the ground running—armed with the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to succeed.

Exclusive Network Access & Mentorship

When you enroll, you don’t just get a course—you get a community. As part of the League of Executive Protection Specialists, you gain access to a global network of active professionals who support each other’s careers. We offer monthly video conferences where members can share experiences, gain insights, and build valuable connections.

Additionally, our commitment to your success doesn’t end when the course finishes. You'll receive ongoing mentorshipfrom Byron Rodgers and our instructor cadre, ensuring you continue growing as a professional long after your initial training.

Career Development Tools & Tactics

Success in executive protection isn’t just about tactics—it’s about building a career. Our curriculum includes career-building strategies to help you:

  • Craft a standout résumé.
  • Build an effective LinkedIn profile.
  • Master interview techniques specific to executive protection.

With these skills, many of our graduates earn back their tuition in as little as 90 days. Plus, you’ll have access to Byron Rodgers and the instructor cadre as professional references.

Real-World Certifications

Our course also provides you with the certifications needed to start working immediately:

  • California BSIS Guard Card and Exposed Weapons Permit.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and TCCC Certification through the NAEMT.

These qualifications will give you a competitive edge in markets like California, one of the busiest executive protection hubs in the world.

Digital Learning: Learn at Your Pace

As soon as you enroll, you’ll gain instant access to a comprehensive suite of digital tools:

  • Executive Protection Essentials: A documentary-style, 46-lesson deep dive into the day-to-day life of an executive protection specialist.
  • Route Mapping Course: Learn the vital skill of planning secure travel routes.
  • Executive Protection Training Day Success Package: Over 20 hours of soft skills training that covers résumé building, surveillance detection, motorcade procedures, and more.
  • Executive Protection Masters Class: More than 25 hours of advanced lessons from the industry's top experts, with new instructors added every year at no extra cost.

Hard Skills Intensive

Our 8-day Hard Skills Intensive is designed for professionals transitioning from military or law enforcement backgrounds, as well as newcomers looking to sharpen their tactical edge. You’ll engage in over two weeks’ worth of instruction condensed into just eight days, gaining the most comprehensive training in:

  • Multi-Vehicle Motorcade Operations
  • Live-Fire Combat Marksmanship
  • Tactical Driving & Attack on Principal Drills

EP Professional Course: Fully Immersive Soft Skills Training

Our 7-day immersive EP Professional Course simulates real-world executive protection scenarios repeatedly, giving you invaluable experience in every situation you may face in the field. Whether you’re navigating complex social environments or dealing with high-stakes security threats, this training ensures you have the knowledge and confidence to excel.

Take the Step Toward Exceptionalism

Don’t settle for just any training program—choose one that offers a clear path to career success, financial growth, and a life filled with opportunity. Enroll in the Executive Protection Specialist Certificate Course today and unlock the door to an elite profession where your success knows no limits.
Your future in executive protection starts here.
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FAQs
1. How much time is required to complete the Hard Skills Certification Program?
This is an intense 8 day onsite program held at our training facility in Tucson, Arizona. Over that time you will get hands-on, elite level training provided by our instructors who are all world class subject matter experts with many years of real world application.
2. Are there any other costs associated with this program?
No. There are no hidden or on-going costs involved with this certification program. The only additional costs involved will be your travel (plane/driving) lodging, and food. We provide all training supplies and safety equipment. We also provide transfer to and from the local airport.
3. What if I have questions or need help?
Contact us at: [email protected]
4. Are there any long term commitments involved?
Absolutely not. We've designed this program to meet the needs for students of all levels of engagement. Some just want to become more educated and others want to develop multiple six-figure careers in the executive protection industry.
5. Do I already have to be in the industry to take this course?
No. The materials are designed for any experience level. The content is most suited for those who are specifically interested in advancing their careers and gaining a deeper understanding of how to build a long term, profitable career in the industry. The amount of revenue you generate will be in direct proportion to the time, energy, and effort you apply. Upon completing the Certification program and passing the Certification test, you will have everything you need to immediately deploy the tools and training to secure paying clients and being generating transactions with customers.

The sooner you complete the course, the sooner you can get into the market and begin applying these advanced skill sets.
6. Does it matter what country I live in?
No. However you will need to be able to arrive 24 hours prior to the start date of the course as we have a very set schedule and cannot offer any adjustments or exceptions if you are late to arrive
7. How does this program differ from other executive protection training programs?
This program not only give you hands on access to some of the most elite trainers in the world, but also on-going access to our private networking group.
8. I can't afford this training right now, is there anything you can do for me?
Yes. We can offer you a payment plan so that you can pay this off over time.

And if you can't afford a payment plan, then you stand the most to benefit from this program. If not being able to invest in your own career and ability to increase your name in the industry bothers you- then you have to somehow break that cycle of scarcity.

You need to eliminate the thought “I can't afford this” and instead replace it with “How can I afford this”.

You need to get creative and think of how you can find the money. There's credit cards, loans, parents, friends, family, you could even sell something and use the money from that. Don't just use that excuse, get creative and start thinking of ways that you can make this work. We also provide payment plans.
9. Beyond the increased knowledge and skill sets, are there any other benefits for taking this certification program?
Absolutely. This program not only empowers you with expert level skill sets that are literally unavailable through any other training program, but it also gets you access to future advanced training, live events, and even job opportunities that are exclusive to only the trained agents of this program.

Through this program you will acquire an expert level understanding of executive protection skills, the system for standing out as a true specialist, the tools for interviewing effectively, and the understanding for operating in the field as a 1st in class professional.
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