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Ronin™ (SA) Close Protection Course

Ronin™ (SA)

Advanced
Security
Accredited
Tactical

Ronin™ (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.

About This Course

Ronin™ (SA) provides a Close Protection Course which, due to its multi disciplined nature, is highly relevant to a host of security applications both land based and maritime, be they within either a Hostile or a Medium Risk environment. Many of our graduates have military & police backgrounds, but this is not a requirement to attend our training. Civilians with suitable background checks, an open mind, disciplined work ethic and a good level of fitness do very well.

What You'll Learn

Operational planning
Qaulsafe First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)
Venue Protection and Advance Recognisance
Threat Assessment and Pedestrian Escort
Offensive and Defensive Driving Techniques (Skid Pan & Track)
Close Quarter Battle/Dynamic Firearms & Killhouse Training
Surveillance Awareness

Course Features

Ronin SA Close Protection Certificate
SASSETA Close Protection Skills Program (Permits immediate application for PSIRA registration post-course for SA residents)
Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC3 ) - NEW 2025 RQF Curriculum with Extended Skills Module
PFTC Firearms Certificate (Handgun & Carbine) to Tactical Level
Qualification Network UK Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives (Permits immediate application for SIA registration post-course for UK residents)

Prerequisites

  • On application, the following circumstances receive a discount of €500:
  • Returning Graduates
  • State registered AEA / OECO / Paramedic / Doctor (when attending the Close Protection Course)
  • Candidates referred by a Graduate or Authorised Employer
  • Civilians who can demonstrate financial need
  • Serving or veteran Soldier and / or Police Officer of any Country
  • Ops Con Members using the following referral details on application will receive an ADDITIONAL €500 off their course fees: Referrer - The Ops Con Email - accounts@theopscon.com
  • Maximum of €1000 discount

Certification

Internationally Recognised Close Protection Qualification.

Ronin™ (SA) Close Protection Course
€6950
Members: €500 Discount using Ops Con Referral

Prices may vary on specific course dates

Duration
5 weeks
Location
South Africa / Poland
Available Dates
5 April 2026 (South Africa)
28 June 2026 (South Africa)
9 August 2026 (Poland)
20 September 2026 (South Africa)
Provided By
Ronin South Africa
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Member Benefits

Ops Con members receive exclusive discounts on this course.

What Our Students Say

Hear from those who have completed this course

"“Completing the Ronin SA course in 2013 was a defining moment in my career. It instilled in me a level of discipline, situational awareness, and professionalism that has guided every step of my journey since. The training not only refined my operational skills but also shaped my mindset — preparing me to lead, adapt, and excel in any environment. The principles I learned at Ronin SA continue to influence how I approach challenges and uphold standards of excellence in everything I do.”"
Fraser Coleman
Founder - The Ops Con & Ronin SA Graduate