Why Choose Covered 6 Executive Protection Course?
Welcome to Covered 6, where we specialize in comprehensive executive protection training designed to prepare security professionals for the demanding role of protecting and safeguarding high net worth individuals, public figures, and corporate leaders.
Mastering the fundamentals and basic skills, such as basic first aid and foundational security techniques, is essential in executive protection training to ensure agents are fully prepared for the field.
Our executive protection course combines real-world expertise with a proven curriculum to develop highly skilled protection agents ready to meet the challenges of today’s complex security environment.
"The need for a National Private Security Standard has never been greater... If not now, when?"
Chris Dunn
CEO, Covered 6
The security threatscape has changed. Old methodologies and low industry standards are not meeting the need for more sophisticated safety and security programs. Better training and investment are what's needed to fill the first responder roles across the industry.
Our program was developed by industry professionals actively working in corporate, celebrity, dignitary, and VIP protection. We focus on delivering a practical, hands-on training experience that blends classroom instruction with realistic scenario-based exercises. This approach ensures graduates are mission-ready, equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide superior security services in dynamic and high-threat situations.
The comprehensive course curriculum covers a full spectrum of VIP protection skills, combining practical exercises and online learning to provide a strong foundation for high-profile security roles.
We accept the Post 9/11 GI Bill® making our comprehensive program accessible to military veterans and law enforcement personnel alike. Military service members or veterans may also be entitled to use tuition assistance (TA) or Veteran benefits to attend our program. Additional funding can come from the Department of Labor, Employment Development Department, and local vocational work sources. Whether you are transitioning from a military or law enforcement background or starting fresh in the security industry, Covered 6 provides the foundation to launch a successful career in executive protection.
Bodyguard Training and Defensive Tactics
A cornerstone of our executive protection course is our bodyguard training, which focuses on the defensive tactics we've developed through years of experience in austere environments and real-world threat scenarios. Our cadre trains agents in a variety of battle-tested techniques, including hand-to-hand combat, firearms proficiency, and taser deployment, ensuring our personnel can respond effectively to any dynamic threat situation. We place a strong emphasis on developing our agents' ability to rapidly assess the threatscape and implement security measures that keep our clients safe in hostile environments. Through realistic drills and scenario-based exercises drawn from our extensive field experience, our agents learn to apply these techniques in actual threat situations, enhancing their capability to protect clients from sophisticated attacks. This comprehensive approach to bodyguard training ensures that every agent in our program is equipped with the tactical skills and confidence gained from real-world experience to deliver superior protection services.
Course Highlights and Curriculum
Our 10-week Executive Protection course covers essential skills for EP agents including first aid, defensive tactics, close protection, intelligence operations, taser training and vehicle security. This comprehensive training prepares students to confidently protect high-profile clients and respond effectively to various security challenges in dynamic environments.
- Intelligence operations and threat assessment
- Taser training and emergency medical response including CPR and advanced first aid
- Recognition of dangerous personalities
- Vehicle operations and motorcade security through the Covered 6 Vehicle Operations for Protective Services (VOPS) program
- Use of specialized security equipment and communication tools
- Defensive tactics and hand-to-hand combat
- Close protection techniques and attack prevention
- Coordination with law enforcement agencies and security teams
- Realistic Culmination Exercise (CULEX) simulating protective details in urban environments
- Dealing with difficult personalities (paparazzi & stalkers, 5150)
- IED, suspicious package, vehicle search
- Threat assessments & protective intelligence
- Protective details (1 man, 2 man, 3 man)
- Imminent threat (active killer) training
- Advanced CCW firearms training specific to close protection
Note: The course curriculum is designed to meet established industry standards, ensuring that all students are trained to the highest benchmarks recognized in executive protection.
Each class is led by experienced instructors with extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and military service, ensuring students receive practical insights and mentorship grounded in a curriculum that reflects the industry standard for executive protection training.
Who Should Enroll?
Covered 6’s executive protection training is ideal for:
- Military veterans seeking to transition to civilian security careers
- Law enforcement personnel moving into private security roles
- Security professionals aiming to advance into close protection and VIP protection fields
- Individuals with no prior experience who are committed to developing the skills necessary for executive protection
- Seasoned practitioners looking to update their skills and stay current with industry standards
Our program supports students at all experience levels, providing a pathway to become certified executive security specialists recognized throughout the security industry. Students will be prepared for jobs in executive protection, with training that covers the job requirements and responsibilities of an EP agent. The program also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and fosters a collaborative team environment to enhance learning and professional growth.
WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
ROBERT RAMSEY
EP & PSS Graduate | Veteran
As a veteran with special operations experience coupled with prior experiences in dignitary and executive protection, I've had the opportunity to train in many circumstances and with some of the best in the security industry. All that aside, Covered 6 is the only organization that put everything together for a security professional to know in a five-week program that is scale-able, hard hitting and dynamic while at the same time flexible to expand and incorporate emerging methodologies. This course challenged some of my previously held maxims and broke down training scars to enable embracing new paradigms. I can't say enough superlatives about the quality of instruction, the instructors and the whole program!
MARK CHAVARRIA
EP Graduate | Veteran
The Covered 6 Academy Executive Protection Course was a very informative, fun and eye opening experience. The instructors are masters of their craft and learning from them was a great privilege. The staff and management are very friendly and helped me with everything I needed to complete this course. Attending this course is an absolute must if you want to broaden your security expertise!
JOHN VOLANTE
EP Graduate | Veteran
I attended the 5 week Executive Protection Class. Having some prior experience in the security field, attending this course not only strengthen my skills but I was also able to apply newly learned skills and broaden my horizon on the private side of the security field. The instructors are very knowledgeable and thorough with the subjects discussed in this course. From classroom practical exercise to live shooting & emergency response situations, everything learned has a purpose and could be applied to real world scenarios. Thank you covered 6 & staff.
JC VARNER
EP & PSS Graduate | Veteran
Covered 6 is an extraordinary training academy which is fortunate to have a professional and extremely knowledgeable teaching staff. As a military retiree who’s attended literally dozens of military and DoD/DA schools and courses, I would have to say the the level of training and guidance that I received at Covered 6 was at least as good as my military training and in some instances, far superior.
I would most definitely recommend this course to anyone who considers themselves professional security specialists as well as those who might be interested in getting into the private security realm.
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Certification and Career Advancement
Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate validating their expertise and readiness to operate in the executive protection field. Graduates of our program are recognized as highly trained EP agents, equipped to handle the demands of the profession. Our training meets or exceeds industry standards and is recognized by relevant departments such as the Department of Criminal Justice Services, as well as leading credentialing bodies like the Executive Protection Institute.
Graduates are prepared for roles that require:
Final Thoughts on Executive Protection Training
Executive protection training is a critical and distinguishing step for professionals pursuing a career in protective services. Many individuals enter the field without adequate preparation, which can compromise both their effectiveness and the safety of those they protect. Our executive protection academy is designed to equip students with the tactical expertise, operational knowledge, and real-world confidence necessary to safeguard high net worth individuals, public figures, and corporate executives against evolving security threats.
Our training cadre consists of seasoned operators with extensive backgrounds in law enforcement, military, and intelligence operations—guys who've been there, done that in austere environments and high-stakes scenarios. These programs emphasize industry-standard practices, advanced defensive tactics, and intelligence operations, ensuring every protective agent we graduate is ready to handle whatever the threatscape throws at them.
Whether you're a military veteran, law enforcement personnel, or someone just starting out, we'll provide you with the tools, support, and credentials necessary to excel in close protection and security services. When you're evaluating programs, focus on comprehensive support, hands-on training, and recognized certification—that's what separates the professionals from the amateurs in executive protection.
Enroll Today and Join the Elite
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in executive protection with Covered 6. Our comprehensive training program is designed to build confidence, competence, and professionalism in every graduate. Students are encouraged to check the upcoming course dates to stay current and plan their training. With flexible enrollment options and support for military benefits, including GI Bill and tuition assistance, we make it easy for every student to start their journey as a trusted executive protection agent.
Students can choose from a variety of courses to fit their schedule and career goals. Visit executiveprotectioncourse.com to learn more about our course offerings, schedules, and enrollment process. Partner with Covered 6 for executive protection training that prepares you to protect what matters most.