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World-class training opportunities designed to help individuals build successful civilian careers in globally recognised industries

The Ops Con Training Portal brings together world-class courses and programmes from trusted training providers, designed to help individuals build successful civilian careers in globally recognised industries.

All courses are open to everyone, but members enjoy discounted rates, early access, and exclusive opportunities to apply for fully funded places through The Ops Con Academy.

šŸ’Ž Members receive exclusive discounts on all courses below

Close Protection

The Ops Con Training Portal features a selection of industry-recognised Close Protection courses delivered by trusted providers and partners. Each programme has been carefully chosen for its reputation, real-world relevance, and alignment with international professional standards in security and protective services.

Roninā„¢ (SA) Close Protection Course - Roninā„¢ (SA) training course

Roninā„¢ (SA) Close Protection Course

Roninā„¢ (SA)

Roninā„¢ (SA) Close Protection Course is an intensive 5-week programme. This comprehensive training prepares you for high-level executive protection roles worldwide, with a unique focus on both tactical protection skills and emergency medical response.

Standard Price

€6950

Member Price

€6250

Duration:5 weeks
Location:South Africa / Poland
Level 3 Close Protection Refresher (SFJ Accredited)  - The Ops Con training course

Level 3 Close Protection Refresher (SFJ Accredited)

The Ops Con

A comprehensive SIA renewal programme taught by an ex–Tier 1 American Special Forces operator and former Medical Sergeant with over a decade of operational close protection experience.

Standard Price

Ā£499

Member Price

Ā£399

Duration:4 Days
Location:Battersea Power Station, London, UK
London Close Protection Skills and Familiarisation Day - The Ops Con training course

London Close Protection Skills and Familiarisation Day

The Ops Con

The London Close Protection Skills and Familiarisation Day is a practical, immersive introduction to real-world close protection operations in a central London environment led by an ex–Tier 1 American Special Forces operator and a UK Army Veteran with a combined 20+ years of CP experience.

Standard Price

Ā£199

Member Price

Ā£149

Duration:1 Day
Location:Battersea Power Station, London, UK
The Ops Con Operational Readiness Training Package - The Ops Con training course

The Ops Con Operational Readiness Training Package

The Ops Con

A complete one-week package combining Emergency First Aid at Work, the Level 3 Close Protection Refresher, and the London Close Protection Skills and Familiarisation Day, all taught by the same Tier 1 Special Forces veteran instructor for seamless, cost-effective, operationally focused training.

Standard Price

Ā£799

Member Price

Ā£599

Duration:6 Days
Location:Battersea Power Station, London, UK

Medical Training

The Ops Con Training Portal showcases medical training options from trusted organisations specialising in emergency care, trauma response, and operational first aid. Each course is designed to build practical competence and confidence for individuals working in challenging or unpredictable environments.

Ambulance Diploma Course - Roninā„¢SA training course

Ambulance Diploma Course

Roninā„¢SA

Comprehensive ambulance care and emergency medical training.

Standard Price

Contact for Pricing

Member Price

€500 Discount using Ops Con Referral

Duration:Various
Location:South Africa
Ambulance Diploma – RPL - Roninā„¢SA training course

Ambulance Diploma – RPL

Roninā„¢SA

Recognition of Prior Learning pathway for experienced practitioners.

Standard Price

Contact for Pricing

Member Price

€500 Discount using Ops Con Referral

Duration:Flexible
Location:South Africa
CP Medical Assistant Course (CMAC) - Roninā„¢SA training course

CP Medical Assistant Course (CMAC)

Roninā„¢SA

Close Protection Medical Assistant Certification inc. FREC 3 & 4

Standard Price

€6150

Member Price

€500 Discount using Ops Con Referral

Duration:6 weeks
Location:South Africa
Advanced First Aid Responder - Gaboon Protection training course

Advanced First Aid Responder

Gaboon Protection

Advanced First Aid Responder Training

Standard Price

R5500

Member Price

TBC

Duration:5 days
Location:Cape Town, South Africa
Basic Emergency First Aid Responder (Level 1) - Gaboon Protection training course

Basic Emergency First Aid Responder (Level 1)

Gaboon Protection

Foundation emergency first aid training for operational environments.

Standard Price

R2800

Member Price

TBC

Duration:2.5 days
Location:Cape Town, South Africa
First Responder Emergency Care (FREC3) - Grimnir LLC training course

First Responder Emergency Care (FREC3)

Grimnir LLC

This qualification will benefit delegates by providing the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency care situations.

Standard Price

Ā£1020

Member Price

Ā£918

Duration:5 Days
Location:Ledbury, UK
Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder - Gaboon Protection training course

Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder

Gaboon Protection

Intermediate level emergency response and trauma care.

Standard Price

R2460

Member Price

TBC

Duration:4 days
Location:Cape Town, South Africa
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (SFJ Accredited) - The Ops Con training course

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (SFJ Accredited)

The Ops Con

A practical one-day course delivered by an ex–Tier 1 American Special Forces operator and former Medical Sergeant, providing essential lifesaving skills grounded in elite operational experience.

Standard Price

Ā£125

Member Price

Ā£95

Duration:1 Day
Location:Battersea Power Station, London, UK
Qualsafe UK (FREC 3) Courses - Gaboon Protection training course

Qualsafe UK (FREC 3) Courses

Gaboon Protection

UK-accredited FREC 3 qualification delivered in South Africa.

Standard Price

R12000

Member Price

R6000

Duration:5 days
Location:Cape Town, South Africa

Situational Awareness & Personal Development

This category features specialist training in personal safety, situational awareness, and threat detection. These external courses are handpicked for their ability to develop critical thinking, risk assessment, and decision-making skills essential for professional and personal security.

Surveillance Course (Part 1)  - 242 Group training course

Surveillance Course (Part 1)

242 Group

The Fundamentals of Foot Surveillance & Introduction to Mobile Surveillance.

Standard Price

Ā£1980

Member Price

Ā£1782

Duration:6 Days
Location:Hayes, Greater London
Surveillance Course (Part 2) - 242 Group training course

Surveillance Course (Part 2)

242 Group

Advanced Foot and Mobile Techniques

Standard Price

Contact For Pricing

Member Price

TBC

Duration:10 Days
Location: Hayes, Greater London
Accredited Covert Human Surveillance Course - S2K Group training course

Accredited Covert Human Surveillance Course

S2K Group

Covert Human Surveillance Course delivered by specialists with backgrounds in UK Special Forces, government, and defence, ensuring the highest professional standards.

Standard Price

£1,800 (Inc. Accommodation) £1,400 (Exc. Accommodation)

Member Price

£1,440 (Inc. Accommodation) OR £1,120 (Exc. Accommodation)

Duration:5 Days
Location:Various - UK
Level 3 Behavioural Detection Officer (BDO)  - Barham Protection Services Ltd. training course

Level 3 Behavioural Detection Officer (BDO)

Barham Protection Services Ltd.

The original and first globally accredited Highfield accredited Level 3 Behavioural Detection Officer (BDO) course.

Standard Price

Ā£720

Member Price

Ā£600

Duration:3 Days
Location:Maidstone, Kent, UK
SAFE - Grimnir LLC training course

SAFE

Grimnir LLC

Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) is the base training programme specifically created to equip individuals for travelling to complex regions.

Standard Price

Contact for Pricing

Member Price

TBC

Duration:3 Days
Location:Ledbury, UK
Situation & Threat Awareness Specialist (STAS) Training - Arcuri Group training course

Situation & Threat Awareness Specialist (STAS) Training

Arcuri Group

The SAS / STAS professional certificate training program was designed to educate an individual in the craft of situational awareness - to help build and enhance the capacity to better understand and deal with the dynamics of random and potentially threatening events.

Standard Price

Ā£150

Member Price

Ā£135

Duration:4 hours
Location:Online

Hostile Environment Training

Specialist training for professionals operating in high-risk, volatile, or austere environments. These courses prepare individuals for deployment in conflict zones, remote regions, and challenging operational theatres where standard security protocols may not apply.

Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT) - The Ops Con training course

Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)

The Ops Con

Expert-led HEFAT training built on real-world operational experience, tailored to equip you for the realities of hostile and high-risk settings.

Course Details

Duration:5 Days
Location:Battersea Power Station, London (Off-Site Training Areas)
Certification:
  • •Level 3 First Aid at Work
  • •Level 3 Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)

Pricing

Standard Price

Ā£1,750

Member Price

Ā£1,500

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What You'll Learn

•How to correctly fit, maintain and select body armour, helmets and other essential PPE, understanding their capabilities and limitations.
•The contents, purpose and effective use of an Individual First Aid Kit, including application under pressure.
•Operation and maintenance of communications equipment, including radios, satellite systems and Starlink for resilient connectivity.
•Best practice for vehicle safety, movement discipline and managing checkpoints in high-risk environments.
•Conflict management and de-escalation techniques to support informed decision-making under threat.
•How to analyse an Area of Operations, including both broad ground appreciation and detailed ground assessment for safe planning and movement.

Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18 • Good level of physical fitness

Trusted Network

Our Global Partners

We work with industry-leading organisations to provide world-class training and career opportunities.

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