Executive Protection & High-Risk Security Operations Course - CPO - PSD - DPO

This professional training program develops essential and professional competencies for Executive Protection, Close Protection, PSD, and Diplomatic Protective Operations.

The course combines theoretical instruction, practical field exercises, team-based drills, and controlled scenario training to strengthen protective security awareness, operational readiness, situational judgment, command discipline, communication, and professional decision-making.

Key training areas include protective security methodology, threat and risk management, protective intelligence awareness, operational planning, advance work, route and venue security, principal protection, movement coordination, protective formations, team communication, low-profile and high-profile protection concepts, diplomatic protocol awareness, liaison procedures, access control awareness, surveillance detection awareness, security driving awareness, convoy and motorcade coordination, incident management, emergency response, evacuation planning, elevated-risk environment awareness, crisis communication, de-escalation, emergency casualty care principles, and operational firearms training - Rifle and Pistol.

The program also introduces professional standards related to mission preparation, operational discipline, security coordination, situational awareness, behavioral threat indicators, contingency planning, command structure, team roles, and after-action review procedures.

Training is conducted in accordance with applicable laws, professional codes of conduct, operational safety requirements, and internationally recognized protective security principles.

Upon successful completion:

• Professional Diploma: “Executive Protection & High-Risk Security Operations” with Specializations in: Close Protection Operative CPO - Personal Security Detail PSD - Diplomatic Protective Operations DPO.

This course is intended for participants with prior training and/or operational experience in the field. Candidates must have proven familiarity with the tactical use of firearms (Pistol/Rifle). Completion of the Tactical Development Academy Courses is strongly recommended prior to enrollment. Equivalent training from other institutions may be accepted, subject to independent review.

All applicants are required to present a valid Certificate of No Criminal Conviction prior to registration.
TavDevAc accepts active or former law enforcement, security professionals and military personnel for participation in this program.

Participation in this course requires prior registration on the waiting list. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

After a successful security background check of the registered participant, the course location, payment procedure, and further relevant information will be provided at least six months before the course begins. No further details will be provided before this stage.

If a visa is required, obtaining it is the responsibility of the participant. Participants are also responsible for arranging their own insurance coverage.

The number of course participants is limited.