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Rooted in service. Open to all.
The career platform for security and professional driving. Build a verified operator profile, access world-class funded training, and get placed with trusted firms through our live jobs board. Built for those bound by service, and open to anyone ready for what’s next.
Your service shaped who you are; we help shape who you become.
Welcome to The Ops Con
About us →
The Ops Con was founded to bridge the gap between military and emergency service professionals and their next chapter in civilian life. We understand the unique challenges of transition because we've been there.
Our mission is simple: provide world-class training, career support, and a global network that empowers veterans and blue light professionals to achieve excellence in their new careers.
Through our network of founding partners including Ronin SA, Belgraves of London, USGC, and many more, we offer unparalleled training opportunities that translate military discipline and skills into civilian success.
Your Path to Excellence
All training →Comprehensive training programs and resources designed specifically for veterans and blue light professionals transitioning to civilian careers.
The Academy
A 6-week intensive program in Close Protection, protocol and advanced driving, with partners like Ronin SA and Belgraves of London.
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Training Courses
CPD accredited courses from our trusted partners across security, medical response, firearms and professional development.
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Store
Curated selection of professional equipment, survival guides, medical supplies, and literature. Every purchase supports The Ops Con's mission.
Explore Store →
Jobs Board
Discover your next role in the security, close protection, and specialist operations industry. Browse opportunities from trusted partners.
Explore Jobs Board →Join The Ops Con Community
All plans →Get exclusive Operator Pro discounts on all training courses, premium products from our store, and access to our global network of professionals. Plus priority booking for The Academy and partner events.
Flexible monthly and annual Operator Pro plans to suit your needs.
Apply for a fully funded £10,000 Academy place
Invoices, expenses and an earnings and tax tracker, built for operators
Member pricing on Academy and partner courses
A professionally written CV, worth £49.99
Shareable profile link, video profile and verified endorsements
Member pricing across the store, plus partner discount codes
Members' WhatsApp group, with priority booking on events and Ops Con members worldwide
Monthly micro-guides, plus online short courses as they launch
£10,000 Academy Funding
The Academy →Members can be selected for a fully funded place on The Ops Con Academy - world-class training worth £10,000
World-Class Professional Training
Get selected for fully funded training across three programmes with our founding partners
Close Protection Programme
Internationally accredited Close Protection certification combining advanced security tactics, threat assessment, and operational planning
The Principal Protocol
Learn protocol and service standards for UHNW clients and luxury environments
Advanced Driving Course
Delivered by former law-enforcement specialists, this immersive programme blends advanced driving mastery with exceptional soft-skills development to prepare candidates for Royal, Diplomatic, and VIP clients.
How to Be Eligible
Immediate Eligibility
Eligible to be selected from day one
After 12 Months
Eligible after 12 consecutive payments
Join The Ops Con today and opt-in to be considered for selection
Making a Difference
Visit their website →Your membership directly supports the Veteran community
Afghanistan Veterans Community
The Afghanistan Veterans' Community (AVC) unites those who served in Afghanistan through connection, remembrance, and shared understanding. Rooted in empathy, unity, and progress, the AVC honours the past, supports its members in the present, and ensures their collective story endures for generations to come.
How Your Membership Works
Every pound of your membership is invested back into the community
To Charity
Supporting Afghanistan Veterans Community and their vital work with Veterans and families
Training Fund
Funding fully sponsored Ops Con Academy places and enabling free or subsidised training across partner courses, helping members access world-class opportunities and career progression
Reinvestment
Running networking opportunities, recruitment events, free events, increasing discounts, training and services offered
Our Global Partners
All partners →We work with industry-leading organisations to provide world-class training and career opportunities.
Featured Products
The store →Carefully curated equipment, guides, and supplies for professionals. Every purchase supports our mission.
The Ops Con Micro-Guide Edition 6: Setting Up Your Operator Profile
A quick, practical guide to setting up an Ops Con Operator Profile that gets you seen by the partners who hire.
CIVVY Magazine
CIVVY is the UK's independent magazine for veterans, written by the people who've lived it.
The Trace - Sniper Statue
We call them the Statues of Liberty.
MERE FREC 3 Response Kit
MERE FREC 3 Response Kit. A collection of medical supplies and equipment specifically assembled to provide immediate care and address common injuries or medical emergencies.
What our members say
Reviews from the members who train, equip and operate with The Ops Con.
“Completing the Ronin SA course in 2013 was a defining moment in my career…”
“Very happy with how Alice put together my CV, made it stand out, look smart and professional. Managed to translate military terminology into civilian understandable words making it an easy read…”
“The Principal Protocol focus on "creating moments" with Ultra High-Net-Worth individuals was a game-changer…”
“It's been 10 months Since completing my Close Protection course with 3rg Associates and gaining my SIA CP licence…”
“I purchased the MERE FREC 4 Response Kit and Response Bag, and I am extremely impressed with the quality of both products…”
“I recently attended the one-day Level 3 First Aid course and wanted to pass on some positive feedback. The course was excellent, and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable and articulate…”
“Thank you so much. Really amazing CV! I’m in love with it. Thanks!”
“What a ride. A truly mentally and physically demanding experience that delivered in so many ways…”
“Both theoretically and practically, RONIN SA provides such a high level of knowledge that it gives you a significant advantage in the industry.”
“My colleague and I have just completed the First Aid at Work course, and it was excellent from start to finish…”
“Thank you for turning something very mil jargon heavy into something a normal person can read and understand…”
“I can honestly say this was the best First aid course i've ever been on, including that what I had learnt previously in the Metropolitan police and actually left me with a desire for wanting to expand…”
“Ms. Alice Coleman at the OPS CON was exceptionally supportive and proactive in helping me finalize my CV…”
“The course gave me a strong foundation across all key areas required to operate effectively in potentially hostile and austere environments…”
“The OPSCON Principal Protocol is a top-notch program. It gave me fresh insights and reinforced the essential soft skills needed in high-level service…”
“I recently joined the Ops Con, and have used their CV writing service…”
“Thank you again for the Emergency First Aid at Work course on Monday…”
Latest News & Updates
All news →Keep up to date with The Ops Con community, industry insights, and career opportunities.
Open Comms
How many of us actually enjoy networking? Our first event, Open Comms, was the opposite: no agenda, no pitch, just good people and better stories.
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The Company We Keep
The industry is swamped with training providers and companies to work for, and telling the good from the bad is hard. Here is how our partner network takes the guesswork out, and why it matters to you.
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More Strings to Your Bow: Which Courses Are Worth Doing After Your CP Licence?
You have got your CP licence. So has everyone else in the queue. Professional development is what you add on top, the extras that set you apart, keep your diary full and tell an employer you take the job seriously. How to choose the right courses, read the desirable list on a job ad, and where to train.
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