Founding Cohort Invitation
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme
Programme valued at
£1,395
Free for Ops Con members
About The Programme
The S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme is The Ops Con's structured training framework designed for professionals operating in austere and high-risk environments.
The programme has been developed for journalists, NGO personnel, expeditionary teams and security professionals who require a deeper understanding of operational awareness, threat intelligence and hostile environment preparation.
To support the launch, we are inviting a small group of members to participate in the Sentinel Founding Cohort — a limited opportunity to take part in the first full delivery of the Sentinel framework.
Programme Levels
Operational Foundations
Applied Operational Modules
Hostile Environment Medical Qualification
Participants completing the programme will become the first recognised S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Advisors.
Individual Courses
You can also take individual S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L courses — all with member pricing.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 1 (In-Person)
Foundations of Safe Operations in Austere & High-Risk Environments - A full-day foundation course introducing structured risk mitigation, travel security awareness and safe operational planning for journalists, NGOs and expeditionary professionals working in austere and high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 1 (Online)
Foundations of Safe Operations in Austere & High-Risk Environments - A full-day foundation course introducing structured risk mitigation, travel security awareness and safe operational planning for journalists, NGOs and expeditionary professionals working in austere and high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 - Media Backwatch Principles (In-Person)
Module 3 - Media Backwatch Principles - An operational awareness course introducing the role of media backwatch support for journalists and expeditionary teams operating in high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 - Media Backwatch Principles (Online)
MODULE 3 - Media Backwatch Principles - An operational awareness course introducing the role of media backwatch support for journalists and expeditionary teams operating in high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 - OSINT & Threat Intelligence (In-Person)
Module 2 - OSINT & Threat Intelligence - An applied course introducing open-source intelligence techniques and threat intelligence preparation for journalists, NGOs and expeditionary teams operating in high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 - OSINT & Threat Intelligence (Online)
Module 2 - OSINT & Threat Intelligence - An applied course introducing open-source intelligence techniques and threat intelligence preparation for journalists, NGOs and expeditionary teams operating in high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 – IED, UXO & Drone Threat Awareness
Module 1 - IED, UXO & Drone Threat Awareness - An applied operational awareness course covering IED recognition, UXO identification and emerging drone threats in austere and high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 3 – Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)
A four-day hostile environment medical course focused on trauma care and casualty management for journalists, NGO personnel and expeditionary teams operating in austere environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 1 Advisor Package – Full In-Person Immersion
The complete in-person S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L training pathway developing operational awareness, explosive hazard awareness and hostile environment medical capability for professionals operating in high-risk environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 2 Advisor Package – Blended Pathway
Complete the S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 2 Advisor pathway including operational awareness modules, explosive hazard awareness and hostile environment medical training.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 3 Advisor Package – Online Pathway
Complete the S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 3 Advisor pathway through structured online training covering operational foundations, threat intelligence and media backwatch principles.
Programme Schedule
UXO, IED and drone threat awareness training in a field environment.
Operational planning, OSINT, threat intelligence and media backwatch principles.
Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT). Accommodation included for this phase.
Who This Programme Is For
The Sentinel programme has been developed for professionals who may operate in complex environments, including:
Journalists & Producers
NGO & Humanitarian Personnel
Expeditionary Teams
Security Professionals
Supporting field operations
Important
Due to the limited cohort size, participants must be able to commit to attending the full programme schedule once their place is confirmed. Additional registrations may be placed on a reserve list.
6 Places Available
View the full details and register for the Founding Cohort.
We look forward to welcoming the first S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Founding Cohort.
The Ops Con Team
By the Community. For the Community.
