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Executive Protection Training
It can be costly and take up a week or more of your time, and for many new to the industry, it may be more than you can manage. Executive Protection training and networking are the first steps in the career path for many new agents, but they can be a step too far.
Mr. Anthony Troeger – Aardwolf International shares his thought.
Executive Protection Training: Financial & Scheduling Concerns
In a great post by Anthony Troeger written January 31st, 2024 the same day of our venting about minimum executive protection training standards written by ISA CEO Matthew Parker, Mr. Troeger correctly points out many new agents to the EP industry “maybe due to financial or time restrictions at a moment in time, can only afford or manage to get the minimum training, especially when starting down a new career path”
His point is well made; many with the motivation and desire to join the EP industry may be forced, at no fault of their own, to settle for minimum training due to financial limitations. Basically, it’s all they can afford. And it’s no wonder: the tuition to attend training can be $3000-$4000 or more for a five—or seven-day program, which is almost as bad as the price of gas or food.
But as one training provider told us, why damage his brand by offering tuition reductions for veterans? After all, your program is only as good as its cost to attend. Well (Snarky comment), that’s BS, and you can take your Starbucks prices and your “brand” and place them strategically where they belong. Of course, sadly, they are correct. Many will see the cost and assume it’s better training and go into debt that was avoidable.
It’s for the above reasons that Mr. Troeger is absolutely correct: financial means constitute a significant concern for many entering the industry who can afford it. He also points out that “training is not, and never should be, a one-and-done thing.” So, if anything else is taken from his post, it should be that you’re not done training just because you have a certification. You can continually improve, learn something new, and grow your understanding of a topic or procedure.
Who are we talking about?
Ques: So, what should you do when you’re out of the military and need a state license or certification for work?
Veterans transitioning from service to the civilian sector often believe that utilizing the GI Bill for their training is the best option. Unfortunately, they soon find out that many training providers will exhaust their benefits, taking every last dollar of the GI Bill, leaving them with no funds for the higher education that many employers require.
Private Sector & Law Enforcement
For those leaving law enforcement or currently employed in the private security, the costs of training and state certification for a license may compete with the everyday expenses of supporting a family. How do they make the jump to the civilian EP industry while still managing their bills?
Answers
“We want to make sure that our EP training programs are affordable for as many people as possible. This is why they were designed to be budget-friendly from the start. As the CEO of Independent Security Advisors and a 22-year veteran of the US Army, I am very well aware of the financial and time limitations that people face.”
Matthew Parker, CEO, ISA
Currently the full seven day accredited program retail is $2,300.00, but members of the International Foundation of Protection Officers https://ifpo.org/ receive an immediate $1000.00 discount. Joining the IFPO can help with networking and provide access to some of the additional training Mr. Troeger talks about.
For our veterans, and law enforcement the tuition rate for this program is only $1150.00 with a valid DD214, LE Credentials and honorable service. Save your GI Bill for your bachelor’s degree or other higher education. With group rates tuition may be reduced even more, and this is available for civilians, IFPO members and veterans/LE.
Training Opportunities
ISA has our next accredited EP training course February 26-March 3rd, 2024 in Charlotte North Carolina, followed by a class in Maryland at the Prince Georges County College and police training academy March 11th to the 17th, 2024.
Take advantage of the tuition reductions, group rates and the opportunity to get your North Carolina, and Virginia state credentials. Save for the continuing education we all need in our careers and stay out of debt early.
Feel free to contact us for more information at [email protected] or visit the web site at www.eptraining.us
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