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Executive Protection and Close Protection Management

Executives, VIPs and high-profile individuals face threats from criminals, activists and hostile actors, especially when travelling. Executive protection programmes must…

  • 5 daysClassroom
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 9Cities
  • £2,840Fees from
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Executive Protection and Close Protection Management
Next classroom session Frankfurt 21 - 25 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Next in London London 15 - 19 Mar 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend

Executives, VIPs and high-profile individuals face threats from criminals, activists and hostile actors, especially when travelling. Executive protection programmes must be proportionate, discreet and professionally managed.

This LLMI course covers threat assessment for principals, protection programme design, advance work, travel security, residential and office security, protective teams and drivers, crisis response and working with authorities. It is a management course, not tactical training.

Course Objectives

Assess threats to principals

Design executive protection programmes

Plan advance work and secure travel

Protect residences and offices

Manage protective teams and drivers

Respond to incidents and crises

Target Audience

Corporate security managers

Executive protection coordinators

Travel security managers

Executive assistants supporting principals

Security consultants

Family office security staff

Course Methodology

Case studies

Planning workshops

Scenario exercises

Group discussions

Best practice reviews

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Executive Protection Fundamentals
    • Purpose and principles
    • Threat landscape
    • Legal considerations
    • Programme models
    • Exercise: Principal profile
  2. 2Day 2: Threat Assessment
    • Threat sources
    • Open-source intelligence
    • Risk assessment
    • Protective levels
    • Workshop: Threat assessment
  3. 3Day 3: Advance Work and Travel
    • Advance planning
    • Routes
    • Venues
    • International travel
    • Exercise: Travel plan
  4. 4Day 4: Residence, Office and Teams
    • Residential security
    • Office protection
    • Team management
    • Drivers and vehicles
    • Case study: Protection incident
  5. 5Day 5: Incidents and Crisis
    • Incident response
    • Medical emergencies
    • Kidnap awareness
    • Coordination
    • Capstone: Protection programme plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 9 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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December 2026
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Executive Protection and Close Protection Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Executive Protection and Close Protection Management course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Dubai, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town, Geneva.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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