GI Bill Approved Personal Protection Training – The 28 Day – 15 Module Executive Protection Training in Tampa is your best start for a new career.
GI Bill Approved Personal Protection Training

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. and is for civilians, law enforcement and military personnel who wish to pursue a career in corporate security or protective services domestically or abroad.
This ESS Global program also provides military personnel an opportunity to transition back into the civilian workforce, and is approved by the VA for GI Bill Benefits.
Upon successful completion of our 15 executive protection training modules, graduates will be prepared to pursue a successful career in Corporate Security, Executive Protection, or High-Risk Dignitary/ VIP Protection.
GI Bill Approved Personal Protection Training in Tampa at ESS
Upon completion of this rigorous course, each student will receive 15 certifications:
- 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
- Conductive Energy Phazzer Training
- D License Certification (Unarmed Security Officer)
- G License Certification (Armed Security Officer)

You will receive over 300 hours of elite executive close protection 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 under treat levels ranging from “negligible” to “imminent”.
GI Bill Approved Personal Protection School – ESS Global Corp
It’s called by many names, Close Protection, Bodyguard, VIP Protection, Personal Protection and is most commonly known by Executive Protection.
And as far as we know, people make some pretty wild claims as they attempt to entice you to sign up for their training. But no one else can come close to claiming these truths.
- ESS Global Corp is the only Personal Protection School in Florida that is Approved to accept GI Bill Benefits.
- ESS Global Corp is the only Personal Protection School in Florida Approved by the Department of Education.
- ESS Global Corp is the only Personal Protection School in Florida Approved to Accept VA Voc Rehab.
Please Note : While the ESS Personal Protection Course is Approved by the VA to accept GI Bill Benefits – Anyone can take this class.
GI Bill Approved Personal Protection School in Tampa – ESS Global Corp
The ESS 4-Week GI Bill Approved Personal Protection Training is only for those who are serious about making Executive/ Close Protection a career. Our curriculum covers everything you will need to know to be effective in the Executive Protection/Close Protection industry.
Furthermore, our curriculum was created from the knowledge and real life experiences of our agents and instructors and has been approved by the Department of Education.
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.
Not from anyone other than the HP printer at the school.
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.