Certificates and Global Accreditations: The Benchmark for Quality in the Security Sector
Alpha Metal Academy doesn’t just follow standards—we set them. As an international leader in professional security and tactical training, we operate within the world’s strictest frameworks for quality, safety, and management. Our certifications are your guarantee of professionalism, recognized by NATO, the UN, and leading governmental organizations. Alpha Metal Academy is certified according to all leading international standards (ISO), proving our long-standing commitment to reliability and world-class training that meets the industry’s highest criteria.
ISO-Certified Training Academy
Our training programs are officially certified under:
Alpha Metal operates within an integrated accreditation framework combining:
internationally recognized ISO standards, national vocational licensing by NAPOO, Europass certificate supplements for EU-wide recognition, and regulatory approval from the Civil Aviation Authority.
This ensures full compliance, transparency and professional recognition at national, European and international level.
NATO & UN Approved Service Provider
Alpha Metal is an approved service provider for NATO (#015BU) and the United Nations (UNGM#820655), delivering training and specialized services in accordance with international operational, security and compliance requirements. Alpha Metal is not part of NATO or the United Nations. Approval refers to supplier/vendor status in accordance with applicable procurement and service frameworks.
This status confirms Alpha Metal’s ability to operate within multinational frameworks and to meet the stringent standards applied by international defense and security organizations.
Our training programs are officially certified under:
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
Ensures consistent high-quality services and continuous process monitoring. - ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security. Maximum data protection and operational confidentiality.
- ISO 21001:2025 – Educational Organizations Management. The latest standard for high-quality, learner-oriented educational services.
- ISO 29993:2017 – Non-formal Education Services. Guarantees transparency and high-level training outside the formal school system.
- ISO 28007-1:2015 – Private Maritime Security. The benchmark for maritime risk management.
- ISO 18788:2015 – Private Security Operations Management. Validates our safety protocols and operational efficiency in high-risk environments.
What This Means for Our Students and Partners
- You train with an academy holding internationally recognized ISO certifications
- You receive an ISO-compliant certificate accepted across Europe and worldwide
- Your qualification gains higher value on the international job market
- Your training meets strict European and global security standards
- Companies and organizations can rely on our full regulatory and operational compliance
Europass – Additional International Recognition
Every graduate receives a Europass supplement, ensuring transparency and automatic recognition of qualifications by employers across the EU and globally.
Strategic Advantage: Why Choose Alpha Metal?
- International Convertibility: Your qualification is recognized by leading Private Security Companies (PSC) worldwide.
- Expert Preparation: Training aligned with the operational protocols of international defense organizations.
- Prestige: Holding a certificate from a NATO-approved provider is a testament to elite-level training.
Accreditation
ICSTPS Alpha Metal LTD is fully accredited to conduct specialized training in the field of Personal Security / Close Protection, specialty code 861 010 (License No. 200 612 335 / 21.06.2006 and License No. 2014121178 / 08.01.2015 issued by NAVET – the National Agency for Vocational Education and Training under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria).
All training programs offered by our center are approved and comply with modern international standards and requirements of global security associations and professional organizations.
The certificate we issue is an official state-recognized document, registered with NAVET. After translation and legalization, it is fully valid and recognized within the European Union.
Europass Supplement
Vocational training centers licensed by NAVET are authorized to issue a Europass supplement to the Certificate of Professional Qualification.
Alpha Metal is an internationally recognized training center specialized in security and protection training, maintaining strong partnerships with reputable companies around the world.
All our students receive a state-approved professional qualification certificate, globally recognized by respected security companies as proof of high-level expertise and professional competence.
The certificate is accompanied by a Europass document, accepted across the European Union and designed to standardize and validate skills and qualifications internationally.
Aviation Training Center
Since the beginning of 2025, Alpha Metal has been certified by the General Directorate “Civil Aviation Administration” as an official Aviation Training Center, holding Certificate No. TC 036.
We operate our own training airfield, used for advanced tactical and aviation-related courses, including:
Aircraft familiarization and pilot introduction
Tactical training with small airplanes and helicopters
Tactical convoy/escort operations
Defensive and offensive driving
Tactical post and patrol operations
Additional operational and scenario-based training
Flight Lessons
MCSPOS Alpha Metal owns two training aircraft — Piper P38 Tomahawk and Piper34 Seneca — used for PPL (Private Pilot License) and CPL (Commercial Pilot License) training.
We also provide certified drone pilot courses.
Alpha Metal Academy continues to expand and enhance its training system, delivering programs certified to the highest international standards in security, protection, and professional development.