Training
Courses
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.
đź’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.
Ronin™ (SA) Close Protection Course
Ronin™ (SA)
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.
Standard Price
€7250
Member Price
€6550
London Close Protection Skills and Familiarisation Day
The Ops Con Academy
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
ÂŁ199
Member Price
ÂŁ149
The Ops Con Close Protection Programme
The Ops Con Academy
A selective Close Protection programme delivered in Central London, combining essential theory with practical training in real operational environments, culminating in a final deployment exercise. Entry is by application and interview.
Standard Price
ÂŁ2,699
Member Price
ÂŁ2,199
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
Ronin™ (SA)
Comprehensive ambulance care and emergency medical training.
Standard Price
Contact for Pricing
Member Price
€500 Discount using Ops Con Referral
Ambulance Diploma – RPL
Ronin™ (SA)
Recognition of Prior Learning pathway for experienced practitioners.
Standard Price
Contact for Pricing
CP Medical Assistant Course (CMAC)
Ronin™ (SA)
Close Protection Medical Assistant Certification inc. FREC 3 & 4
Standard Price
€6150
Member Price
€500 Discount using Ops Con Referral
First Aid at Work (FAW) – Level 3 Award
The Ops Con Academy
Comprehensive blended First Aid at Work course combining 1 day of online learning with 2 days of practical training, equipping learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to act as certified workplace first aiders.
Standard Price
ÂŁ295
Member Price
ÂŁ245
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.
Practical Mental Health First Aid training designed to help individuals recognise signs of poor mental health, provide initial support, and guide people towards appropriate professional help.
Standard Price
Contact for Pricing
First Aid at Work Refresher (FAW Requalification)
The Ops Con Academy
Renew your First Aid at Work qualification with this accredited two day refresher course designed for workplace first aiders needing to maintain certification.
Standard Price
ÂŁ195
Member Price
ÂŁ175
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
ÂŁ1020
Member Price
ÂŁ918
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
The Ops Con Academy
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
ÂŁ125
Member Price
ÂŁ95
Qualsafe UK (FREC 3) Courses
Gaboon Protection
UK-accredited FREC 3 qualification delivered in South Africa.
Standard Price
R12000
Member Price
R9000
Driving & Chauffeur
Our Advanced Driving category highlights professional driving and chauffeur training delivered by accredited experts in the field. These courses are selected for their focus on safety, precision, and client care, providing valuable skills for those pursuing roles in executive transport or protective mobility.
Security & Risk Management
Practical, hands-on training designed to sharpen the core skills that set professionals apart. From hospitality excellence to specialist drills, these programmes build the real-world competence that clients and employers demand.
Certified Crisis Management Professional (CCMP®)
Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.
A Level 5 crisis management certification designed to develop advanced capability in crisis leadership, communication, decision making, and organisational response during high-pressure incidents and disruptive events.
Standard Price
ÂŁ960 - ÂŁ1,800
Member Price
ÂŁ800 - ÂŁ1,600
Certified Operational Resilience Manager (CORM®)
Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.
A Level 5 operational resilience certification designed to develop advanced capability in resilience frameworks, business continuity, risk management, and organisational preparedness across complex operating environments.
Standard Price
ÂŁ960 - ÂŁ1,800
Member Price
ÂŁ800 - ÂŁ1,600
Certified Security Risk Manager (CSRM®)
Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.
An advanced Level 5 security risk management programme designed for professionals responsible for assessing threats, implementing proportionate security measures, and supporting organisational resilience across diverse sectors.
Standard Price
ÂŁ1,800 - ÂŁ2,400
Member Price
ÂŁ1,700 - ÂŁ2,200
SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness
Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.
An Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification developed with NaCTSO to build practical capability in counter terrorism protective security, risk assessment, and organisational preparedness.
Standard Price
ÂŁ1,800
Member Price
ÂŁ1,700
SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP)
The Ops Con Academy
A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in counter-terrorism protective security and preparedness, delivered in a small-cohort instructor-led environment by The Ops Con.
Standard Price
ÂŁ1499
Member Price
ÂŁ1,349
SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers
Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.
An Ofqual-regulated Level 4 qualification designed to develop protective security advisers capable of operating across physical, personnel, technical, and cyber security environments.
Standard Price
ÂŁ2,640
Member Price
ÂŁ2,400
Surveillance & Threat Awareness
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.
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
ÂŁ1,800
Member Price
ÂŁ1,440
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
ÂŁ720
Member Price
ÂŁ600
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
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
ÂŁ150
Member Price
ÂŁ120
Service & Protocol
Specialist training in service excellence, protocol, and the standards that define elite client-facing operations. These programmes develop the professionalism, discretion, and presence expected at the highest levels of protective and hospitality service.
Hostile Environment
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 Academy
Expert-led HEFAT training built on real-world operational experience, tailored to equip you for the realities of hostile and high-risk settings.
Standard Price
ÂŁ1,250
Member Price
ÂŁ1000
HEAT
Grimnir LLC
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) prepares individuals to operate confidently and safely in non-permissive, high-risk environments where threats can emerge unpredictably.
Standard Price
ÂŁ1517
Member Price
ÂŁ1363
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L
The S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L programme is a progressive training system designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective operations in hostile and austere environments.
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Advisor Programme
The Ops Con Academy
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.
Standard Price
ÂŁ525-ÂŁ1,395
Member Price
ÂŁ450-ÂŁ1,195
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 1
The Ops Con Academy
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.
Standard Price
ÂŁ280-ÂŁ295
Member Price
ÂŁ180-ÂŁ195
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 – IED, UXO & Drone Threat Awareness
The Ops Con Academy
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.
Standard Price
ÂŁ350
Member Price
ÂŁ250
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 - Media Backwatch Principles
The Ops Con Academy
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.
Standard Price
ÂŁ180-ÂŁ195
Member Price
ÂŁ125-ÂŁ140
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 2 - OSINT & Threat Intelligence
The Ops Con Academy
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.
Standard Price
ÂŁ135-ÂŁ150
Member Price
ÂŁ95-ÂŁ110
S.E.N.T.I.N.E.L Level 3 – Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)
The Ops Con Academy
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.
Standard Price
ÂŁ750
Member Price
ÂŁ650
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