SIA Close Protection Training
Train to become a licensed Close Protection Officer and work in bodyguarding, VIP protection, private security and high-profile assignments.
Provider
Get Licensed
Location
London,Nottingham,Derby,Southampton,Salisbury
Duration
16-19
Price
from £3499.99
Level
Entry
Delivery
In-person · Online
Partner offer
Course Overview
This course prepares learners for the SIA Close Protection licence and is designed for people who want to work legally as Close Protection Officers, commonly known as bodyguards. It can lead to roles in VIP protection, private security, residential security, asset protection, and high-profile client assignments. This is a specialist security route and is better suited to confident newcomers, experienced security workers, ex-forces, police background, or people serious about long-term growth in security.
Funding Information
Funding details on request
Typical price: from £3499.99
Career Outcomes
- Security Officer
- Door Supervisor
- Event Security
- CCTV Operator
Salary Information
Starting
£22k–26k
Experienced
£30k+
SIA-licensed roles and event security can pay more
- Entry£20k–24k
- Mid£24k–28k
- Experienced£28k–35k+
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