Alfa-Metal International Bodyguard and Tactical Academy

office@alfa-metal.com
+359 66 83 00 00
+44 7538 790 949
+359 879 943 388
office@alfa-metal.com
+359 66 83 00 00
+44 7538 790 949
+359 879 943 388

Alfa-Metal International Bodyguard and Tactical Academy

Alfa-Metal International Bodyguard and Tactical Academy

Close protection operative (CPO) Level 3 course

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Additional information

Price and Service

  • 30% Deposit required upon enlisting (The price may vary depending on the selected conditions of accommodation and meals, as well as the amount of ammunition)
  • The total amount of the course, as well as any additional transfer and accommodation fees, must be received no later than the course starting date.
  • Payment methods: Cash, Card, Bank transfer


The price of the course includes:

  • Accommodation – the price is based on double occupancy (two students in a room) at our base or in a partner hotel. If the student wishes to be alone in a room, the difference is paid additionally.
  • Food
  • Weapons and ammunition.
  • Items of equipment.
  • Certificate.
 

More information

Alfa-Metal can provide you with a transfer from the Sofia airport to the training centre near Gabrovo.

Accommodation options:

  • Increased convenience (the hotel is located on the Alfa-Metal training facility) 300m from the weapons training grounds.
  • Military conditions (military-type panel houses) 50 m from the weapons training grounds.


External Accommodation

If the accommodation facility is fully booked, trainees will be accommodated in a partner hotel with high standards of comfort and convenience, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable stay. Transportation between the hotel and our base, in both directions, will be provided at our expense.

Meals:

Meals are selected according to your preferences. Considerations for cultural, religious and special diets must be specified by the student before arrival. Food intolerances, allergies or individual requests will be taken into account.

Certificates

  • Alfa-Metal Certificate (ISO 9001:2015) & (ISO 27001:2013)
  • EuroPass – Globally recognized. Valid in all EU countries.

* All certificates issued by Alfa-Metal Training Center are globally recognized by all private security and military companies, holders of these certificates are professionals with an excellent level of specialized training. These certificates meet ISO standards and are recognized by NATO and the United Nations.

Price

2470,00 €

Days

10

Dates

If you are looking for where you can take Close Protection Operative course in Europe, you are in the right place.

Course Overview

The Close Protection Operative (CPO) Course is an intensive, professional training program designed for those who aspire to work in VIP protection, executive security, and private security operations worldwide. Combining 30% theoretical knowledge with 70% realistic, scenario-based training, the course provides a complete foundation for anyone aiming to become a skilled close protection officer or bodyguard.

Participants will gain expertise in:

  • VIP security organization & planning (short-term and long-term)
  • Protective formations and team leadership
  • Surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques
  • Risk assessment & threat assessment strategies
  • Safe weapon handling and live-fire exercises
  • Quick protection measures alone and in team
  • Emergency response & evacuation procedures

The program is delivered by highly qualified instructors with military, Special Forces, and real combat experience, ensuring that every student is trained to the highest international standards of personal protection.

Training Structure

  • Location: Alfa-Metal Training Centre, shooting range & urban training areas
  • Format: 10 days of high-intensity training (theory + practice)
  • Methods: Classroom sessions, outdoor urban drills, shooting range training, and full-scale final exercise simulating real-world VIP protection scenarios
  • Dress code: Students must bring formal clothes for specific modules (e.g., VIP escort simulations)

Who Is This Course For?

The CPO Course is ideal for:

  • Security professionals seeking to advance into executive protection
  • Individuals pursuing a career as a bodyguard or close protection officer
  • Former or active military and law enforcement personnel entering the private security sector
  • Anyone preparing to work in hostile environments, high-risk zones, or dignitary protection roles

Why Choose Our CPO Course?

  • Internationally recognized training with realistic, practical and theoretical exercises
  • Elite-level instruction from Close Protection experts
  • Real-life scenarios with deep focus on planning and practical mission execution
  • Networking opportunities in the global security industry

Upon successful completion, graduates will have the knowledge, confidence, and tactical skillset required to perform professional close protection operations worldwide.

Course duration & Method of conducting classes

  • 10 Days (100 training hours) | Theory & Practice drills

Theoretical and practical. Both classroom and on the shooting range of the Alfa-Metal training centre. Materials and use of the facility.

Terms and Conditions

Prior experience in pistol shooting is not mandatory, however, it is recommended that you have completed the Basic Pistol Shooting Course.

End statement

At the end of the course, students will have full comprehension of the theoretical and practical aspects of the training. Based on your demonstrated proficiency you will receive a certificate and additional recommendations in the field of weapons training.

Weapons

  • Pistol: Walter PDP, Glock 17.

Topics covered

  • Regulatory and legal framework.
  • The concept of close protection.
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Team Leader (Team Leader)
  • Roles and responsibilities of close protection operators.
  • Communication in a close protection team.
  • Dress code and etiquette.
  • Short and long-term planning for the security organisation.
  • Selection and preparation of equipment.
  • Planning for upcoming events.
  • Planning routes and stops.
  • Risk analysis and assessment.
  • Surveillance and counter-surveillance.
  • Preventive measures.
  • Formations when travelling with a VIP.
  • Tactics of the security team.
  • Tactics of bodyguards.
  • VIP security in different conditions: In offices, hotels, public buildings.
  • Cortege and tactical features.
  • Escort, organisation and peculiarities.
  • Tactics of VIP protection at vehicles.
  • Action in emergencies, – scenarios and their working out.
  • Evacuation from under fire.
  • Rapid response forces.
  • Provision of first aid during the movement of the vehicle and after a road incident or contact with the enemy.
  • Familiarisation with special video surveillance systems that are fitted to vehicles.
  • Shooting at close range with VIP cover.
  • Shooting in low visibility conditions.
  • Practising the exercise according to a given scenario.
  • Analysis and debriefing.

Read more about the International Executive Close Protection Operative profession in this blog article.

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Depending on the course and the instructor, the language of instruction is either English or the instructor’s native language, with translation provided by an AI simultaneous translation system that can translate up to 3 languages ​​simultaneously. The full list of all available languages ​​can be found here.

Close protection operative (CPO) Level 3 course

Price:

2470,00 €

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Days:

10

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Min. :

5

If there are not enough students enrolled, the course may be cancelled and the deposit refunded or transferred to a later date until the minimum number of people required for each course is reached. In such cases, we will contact you to clarify the details.

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