S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme
Next Dates Coming Soon
Tier 1 Programme From
£1,395
or £1,195 for 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.
Participants who complete the programme become recognised S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Advisors — joining a network of verified professionals with proven operational capability.
Programme Levels
Operational Foundations
Applied Operational Modules
Hostile Environment Medical Qualification
Participants completing the programme will become 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 Advisor Programme
A structured hostile environment training pathway for professionals operating in austere and high-risk environments, with online, blended and full in-person routes leading up to S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Tier 1 Advisor recognition.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 1
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
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
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.
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 limited cohort sizes, 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.
Next Dates Coming Soon
Register your interest to be notified when the next programme dates are announced.
We look forward to welcoming you to the S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Programme.
The Ops Con Team
By the Community. For the Community.
