Executive Protection Classes and Training – When you think of classes, you think of schools. ESS is the only security school approved by the D.O.E. in Florida.
Executive Protection Classes
If you have read the ESS Guide to Executive Protection and are ready to start a career with limitless potential, ESS Global offers two (2) different Executive Protection Courses here in Tampa Florida.
There is a 3-Day “Fast-Start” Executive Protection Training Course and a 28-Day “Mega” Executive Protection Course at our campus on Tampa.
These two executive protection courses have quite a bit in common,
they are both;
- Approved by the D.O.E.
- Approved by the VA for GI Bill Benefits
- Approved for the VA for Vocational Rehabilitation
Executive Protection Classes in Florida – 3 Day “Fast Start” Course
The 3-Day Fast Start Executive Protection Course
Covering all the basic pillars of executive protection, this 3-day training will provide you with the basic knowledge and protection techniques commonly used by the Secret Service, State Police, Highway Patrols, VIP and Dignitary Protection Units responsible for protecting politicians and other domestic and foreign dignitaries around the world.
Our ESS Global Executive Protection Training is designed as a “must-have” for beginners in the world of executive/close protection, as well as a “refresher” for career veterans in the protection industry .
This D.O.E. Certified Executive Protection Training gives you a strong start in the security industry covering city, county and state government organizations, corporate security services, security agencies and private individuals.
Executive Protection Classes in Florida – 28 Day “Mega” Course
The ESS Global 28-Day Executive Protection “Mega” Course is a series of comprehensive protection training modules developed by ESS Global and approved by the D.O.E. This month-long executive protection training is for civilians, law enforcement and military personnel who wish to pursue a career in corporate security or protective services domestically or abroad.
This 28-Day ESS Global Executive Protection Training Program also provides military personnel an opportunity to transition back into the civilian workforce, and is approved by the VA for GI Bill Benefits. Please Note: While this “Mega” Executive Protection Training in Tampa is GI Bill Approved – Anyone can take this class.
Regardless of what you call it – Executive Protection, Close Protection, Bodyguarding, VIP Security, Personal Security Specialist, Family Security or any by any other label, ESS Global offers the premier 28-Day GI Bill Approved, D.O.E. Approved Executive Protection Training covering every aspect of Real World Protection.
The ESS Global Executive Protection 28-Day “Mega” Training includes;
- Executive Protection Certification
- Advanced Executive Protection Certification
- Threat Assessment & Security Advance Tactics Certification
Motorcade Tactics Certification- Defensive Tactics Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Florida Concealed Weapons Certification (May be used to obtain CWP license)
- NRA Basic Pistols Course Certification
- Collapsible Baton ASP Certification
- OC Spray Certification
- ASP Handcuffing Certification
- ASP Flashlight Training Certification
- Conductive Energy Weapon Certification (Phazzer)
- D License Certification (Unarmed Security Officer)
- G License Certification (Armed Security Officer)
In the 28-Day Executive Protection class, you will receive over 300+ hours of elite executive protection instruction and training from top industry professionals that we use as our instructors. You will learn from the best!
No matter which class you choose, either the 3-Day Executive Protection Class or the 28-Day “Mega” Course, you will receive the very best Executive Protection Training in the US.
GI Bill Approved
Our curriculum covers everything you will need to know to be effective in the Executive Protection industry.
This 28-day protection training is the fastest way to prepare for a career in the personal security world. While it is approved by the VA, and we can accept both GI Bill Benefits as well as VA Voc Rehab, anyone who is serious about beginning a new career can take this course.
See You Soon. Until Then, Be Safe.
Ideally, you should look for an executive protection training that has some sort of voluntary oversight. Choosing one that has gone through both the time and expense to be certified and licensed by the Department of Education is a good start.
Additionally, if you are a Veteran, you may want to use your GI Bill Benefits. Lord knows you earned them. At our last count, there are just 3 active executive protection schools that are approved by the Veterans Administration.
If you are looking for a GI Bill® approved Executive Protection School, ESS Global Corp, a recognized leader in global security, now offers GI Bill® Approved Executive Protection Training, and is the only Executive Protection School in Florida approved by the VA to accept GI Bill Benefits.
You should only attend a school that is licensed through the Department of Education (D.O.E.). Why? Then you’ll know that both their curriculum and their instructors have had to of been reviewed and approved. All instructors have had background checks performed on them and have had to provide credentials that attest to their knowledge and ability to properly instruct. Additionally, the course syllabus is reviewed and approved by the Department of Education. No other executive protection school in Florida can say this.
ESS Global uses proven methodology, derived from protective security operations, security consulting and of course, security training, in over 60 countries around the world. These operations have been conducted in threat environments ranging from “negligible” to “imminent”.
This course will not only have a classroom aspect to it, but there will be a practical side where the students will actually learn in a hands-on environment how to successfully perform all the skills being taught in the classroom. We feel that best way to learn how to do something is to actually do it!
This is the mega course where you will receive 300+ hours of elite instruction and training from top industry professionals that we use as our instructors. You will learn from the best! Our instructors do not just teach, but they are all extremely active in the industry. Each instructor has years of experience in the industry while most have worked both domestically and internationally.
This course involves classroom and practical exercises. Everything we cover in the classroom will also be covered in a hands-on environment. You will spend as much time on practical exercises as you will in the classroom. Each section of this course will be taught by an instructor who specializes in that area of the industry and you will be tested on your retention in the classroom as well as practical exams. Once the course work is completed, you will be required to put everything you have learned into action.
Course Materials (Text Book, Hand Outs, etc)
See You Soon. Until Then, Be Safe.
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Additionally, there are some real certifications that you may pick up as a bodyguard. Like CPR and First Aid. And ASP certifications for tactical baton and tactical flashlight for instance. Or Concealed Carry licenses.
Lastly, while you need to learn the basics when looking for executive protection schools, such as hand-to-hand combat, threat analysis, motorcade operations and more, beware of schools with exotic sounding coursework. Some Executive Protection Training schools even trademark courses and phrases suggesting their school is the only place you can get these trainings.
ESS is the only school offering active shooter training as part of our Bodyguard/Executive Protection training via the 
Lastly, you’ll want to choose a school that is active in the protection industry. 
ESS Global Corp is not only approved by the VA to accept GI Bill Benefits, we are also approved by the Department of Education. Additionally, we are the only Executive Protection School that utilizes one of just two VirTra Simulators in the US for active shooter training. Lastly, we have current real world experience.
ESS Global now offers GI Bill Approved Executive Protection Training
D.O.E Approved Executive Protection Training
Real World Experience
Active Shooter Training