🔐 SIA Close Protection Training Course
Train to Become a Licensed Close Protection Officer (Bodyguard)
💼 Ready for a High-Stakes, High-Reward Career?
The SIA Close Protection Training Course is your gateway to an elite role in the private security industry. Whether you’re a newcomer, seasoned security pro, ex-military or police, this course prepares you to operate at the highest level as a Close Protection Officer (CPO) — often referred to as a Bodyguard.
🗓 Course Overview
Duration: 19 days intensive in-person training
Included: Over £500 of free online courses
Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection
Required First Aid: First Aid at Work qualification (can be booked through Roman)
Assessment: Written exams + practical assessments
Licence: Qualifies you to apply for the SIA Close Protection Licence
🛡 Where Can You Work with a CPO Licence?
After qualifying, your skills will be in global demand across private, corporate and VIP sectors:
🕴 Celebrity or VIP Bodyguard
💼 Executive Protection Specialist
🛫 International Private Assignments
🏡 Residential Security Officer
🎤 Event & Venue Security
💎 High-Value Asset Escort
🕵️♂️ Diplomatic Protection Officer
🚨 Personal Security Detail
Close Protection Officers often travel internationally — it’s a dynamic career where no two days are the same
💷 Salary Potential
Daily Rate: £200 – £400+
Full-Time: £50,000+ per year is common with experience and private contracts
💡 This is a career path for serious professionals committed to high performance and high standards.
🎓 Free Online Training Included (Worth £500+)
When you book with Roman, you gain exclusive access to additional SIA-relevant training:
📻 Radio Procedures
🎪 Event Security
⚠️ Threat Awareness
💣 Device Awareness
🤝 Advanced Customer Service in Security
🚗 How to Search People, Property and Cars
📚 What Will You Learn?
Your training will be practical, immersive and intensive, covering:
✅ Unit 1: Working in the Private Security Industry
Legal framework & legislation
Emergency procedures
Customer care & communication
Counter-terrorism awareness
✅ Unit 2: Working as a Close Protection Operative
Threat and risk assessments
Operational planning & team roles
Reconnaissance (practical and theory)
Venue and route security
Foot formations and team movement
Vehicle tactics (Embus/Debus)
Etiquette and protocol
Surveillance scenarios (e.g. live Central London exercises)
Search procedures: people, vehicles, and buildings
✅ Unit 3: Conflict Management
Risk reduction strategies
De-escalation techniques
Post-incident reporting
📝 SIA Licence Application Process
✅ Be 18+ and have the right to work in the UK
✅ Complete a First Aid at Work qualification
✅ Pass the 19-day Close Protection Training course
✅ Apply via the SIA website and pay £184
✅ Pass ID checks & criminal record review
✅ Receive your Close Protection Licence by post in ~25 days
❗ Already have a criminal record? Use the SIA criminal record tool to check your eligibility.
🚀 Why Choose Roman?
✅ Vetted, experienced training providers
✅ Step-by-step licence application support
✅ Access to RomanJobs.co.uk for top security roles
✅ 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
✅ The lowest prices with maximum value
💪 Is This Course Right for You?
This is not your typical classroom course — it’s fast-paced, physically and mentally demanding, and built to replicate real-world Close Protection scenarios.
Perfect for:
🔰 Beginners seeking a dynamic career
👮♂️ Ex-police, armed forces or security guards looking to upskill
🎯 Ambitious professionals who want high-paying private sector roles
📅 Ready to Get Started?
Take control of your future. Become a licensed Close Protection Officer and join the UK’s elite security workforce.
📲 Questions? WhatsApp us now or select a course and book online now! Spots fill fast due to high demand.
