How to Find Professional Bodyguard Training
It is becoming increasingly difficult to find companies offering professional bodyguard training. Many training companies just go through the motions and deliver training to the minimum standards required by the governing bodies. Whilst this training will get you a licence, it will probably not equip you with the skills necessary for you to become a professional bodyguard.Good training is expensive but you cannot base your choice on cost alone. The most expensive course might not be the best, just as the cheapest might not be the worst. Money should really be the last thing on your mind when looking for a training provider. A bad course could cost you a lot more than money!
Recommendations and references should be regarded highly, but do not forget that a company will not put you in touch with referees who will talk ill of them, so you can expect those references to be glowing. Try and get some independent references. A good idea is to talk to end users of bodyguards, call them and ask; "If you needed to employ me tomorrow, who would you prefer I be trained by?" Or "I would like to get into this industry and work for you. Can you recommend a company that would train me to the standard you require?"
You can also ask direct questions in close protection forums on the internet. A question such as, "who offers the best training" will get you a flurry of responses and you should get a good feel for the better companies to approach with your hard earned money.
Following these simple steps will ensure that you find the very best training provider.
*Find out as much as you can about the company. Look at the website and promotional material. Check that they are legally allowed to train close protection officers.
* Ask the company for references. Follow up on those references even though you expect them to be glowing.
* Ask some end users and potential employers who would they prefer you to be trained by?
* Try and find independent referees on the internet using forums and blogs.
Good training is paramount. In your career as a close protection officer you will often find yourself in difficult situations. You will be eternally grateful that the professional bodyguard training you received stood you in good stead.
James Brown BEM is the author of the Bodyguards Bible - The Definitive Guide to Close protection. All things Close Protection can be found here http://www.bodyguardsbible.com
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