True close protection training is nitty and gritty with no sugar coating. Our close protection training is real at Blue Mountain Group (BMG). It goes beyond assessments, classroom theory, and paperwork. It’s the most appropriate type of training for a close protection role as it prepares you for the following:
These are all areas that are essential to know, especially if you want to succeed in this high-stakes industry.
Of course, earning your SIA Level 3 license is a legal requirement in the close protection industry. However, it is essential to note this is not the destination for a successful career. You must view the SIA license as a door opener and a starting point for your future in close protection work.
In the UK, many courses promise quick certifications. But this is not the type of training that will help you do well in the industry. At BMG, our training is about much more than compliance.
Our training is more than just ticking a box and saying, ‘Yeah, we've got delegates, we filled the course, and we made a bit of money.’ Of course, that's crucial from a business point of view. But we are passionate about what we do in our close protection training, in fact, with all our training.
At BMG, we like to deliver training by focusing on the 3Ps. These are:
Delegates don’t just get taught with us. We challenge, test, and support them. It’s not about passing a course and then going off to start your first close protection job. We are preparing our delegates for a professional career.
A test answer or textbook solution will not resolve most of the threats a close protection officer will face. That’s why, at BMG, we prioritise hands-on scenario-based learning for close protection. We want to give you the real deal.
We push you to the limits so we know what you are like as a character. On top of this, you also discover some important things that can be life-changing. You can learn how you operate under pressure. You won’t find this in other courses. It is priceless information that can help you in your new career.
Anything you can do to improve your chance of securing a close protection role is worth it. We train close protection professionals to an elite level, and many of them go on to create successful careers in this very competitive industry.
It doesn’t matter if you protect a corporate executive, high-net-worth client, or public figure. We train you to be ready to respond and react to different situations. Training that genuinely reflects what happens in the real world, gives you the space to do several things:
You also learn a lot more than just the mistakes in our courses. You understand that humility plays a key role in the industry. After all, you must remember that your role is to save lives, not to look pretty or act glamorously.
The close protection world is relentless, unpredictable, and a high-pressure environment. If you are not grounded and don’t have the right mindset, the job can burn you out or even break you.
Using your existing life skills and learning new ones will help you get through the course. Additionally, having clear values will help support you as you work your way through your security career
We have built our training around four of them because we know that values are so important in life. These are:
You might have noticed we mentioned humility earlier in this blog post. Without humility you will not get far in life. Putting your ego aside is pivotal to your personal development, and this is also the case in a close protection role.
From experience and training people for over 25 years, we know that sticking to our values creates positive, healthy habits. These habits then move into our behaviours every single day.
Everything we do at BMG revolves around our values. Here are a few examples:
These core values aren’t just words written on a wall. The values are practised by every instructor, embedded into every module, and expected from every delegate. We know it works, as we see the positive effect on the performance, professionalism, and purpose of every graduate we train.
One of the most significant differences between average and exceptional close protection courses is how far they look into the future. BMG’s focus isn’t just on getting you through the course. Of course, we support you every step of the way to help you pass, but we also prepare you for the long road ahead in your career.
We want people who are prepared to work hard to attend our courses. The courses are not easy, and we have never said they are. You must come with the mindset to learn, grow, and become part of our Blue Mountain Group tribe.
You will join a community of like-minded professionals when you train with us. Our community is 100% committed to continuous improvement and building a reputation that clients trust. We already have a thriving networking system to help you in your career as you progress.
If you are serious about a future in close protection, you must ask yourself these three questions:
At BMG, we train people who want more than a license. We train professionals who want to make a difference.
If this sounds like you, there are two easy ways to contact us. Fill out our form here, and we will contact you. You can also call us directly at 01267 241 907.
Join us at Blue Mountain Group, become part of our tribe, and help us create a safer world.