ISA Academy® is the leading provider of professional bodyguard training services to Law Enforcement, the Armed Forces, UN, and the International Security Industry since 1986. For more than 35 years, ISA Academy® has been building relationships and projects that last. ISA Academy® is today recognized as one of the leading bodyguard schools on the market. Credentials known and recognized by clients worldwide.
The core focus of our commitment is to implement our extensive experience in public and private security, creating distinctive, clear, realistic and functional solutions for our clients. We are making every effort possible to provide the highest standard and quality of expertise to those who are serious about obtaining enhanced competence and seeking professional training services.
Leo J. Strand
CEO / Director of Training
The BTP course is designed to ensure that the knowledge and skillsets are developed which will enable the bodyguard to effectively discharge their responsibilities independently in the field.
The ATP course is aimed towards those who have several years of operational experience in executive protection and intend to excel into, or currently work as team leader or detail commander.
The core component of this course will educate the shooter to effectively process the stress encountered in a lethal situation by increased target acquisition skills, speed, and accuracy.
In this section, we let clients select a design-built training solution. These on-demand training modules are available to UN, government, law enforcement agencies, and commercial clients globally.
As a Registered UN Supplier, to further develop our corporate strengths we have established a corporate mandate to maintain strong core values that truly reflect our philosophy.
ISA Academy® is a strong advocate of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and the UN Supplier Code of Conduct.
ISA Academy® has amassed an impressive track record of commercial, organizational and government clients from all five continents; achieving an impeccable reputation worldwide as the leading independent provider of objective security solutions, support and bespoke training modules.
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ISA Academy’s BTP Bodyguard Training Course is designed to ensure that the skill set is developed that will enable each operative to effectively discharge their complex responsibilities corresponding to the highest operational protocols.
The “BTP Course” is recognized as one of the most respected bodyguard training courses available on the market, and is frequently attended by law enforcement, military and UN security personnel through their units.
No matter what your reasons may be for attending one of our courses, or what previous experience you may have, at ISA Academy® you will attend one of the most authentic and up to date bodyguard training programs available anywhere in the world today!
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For more than 35 years, ISA Academy® has been building relationships and projects that last. Today, ISA Academy® is recognized as one of the leading bodyguard training schools in the world.
It's a burning, never-ending desire to help our clients maximize their outcomes and exceed their strategic goals. Though our goal is a bit aspirational, it is our values that drive us every day.
Be humble in all dealings with our partners, clients and team members. True wisdom and understanding matures from experience.
Be sure of our facts and be honest and straightforward in all of our dealings with each other and our clients.
Success is when we can achieve results in the things we are passionate about and feel as though we are making a difference.
We provide the highest quality of personnel with unparalleled expertise in their fields, with a commercial awareness while offering clients accessibility and support.
BTP Course Brochure 2023
USA • EUROPE • ASIA
Reg. Trademark – Est.1986
(* US and Philippines live fire
ISA Academy’s Bodyguard Training Program is designed to ensure that the basic knowledge and skills are developed, that will enable each operative to effectively discharge their complex responsibilities, corresponding to the highest operational protocols. The “BTP Course” provides an intensive instruction for attendees at the ISA Academy®. We are looking for people with the right attitude.
Our chief instructor, having more than 35 years of personal hands-on experience in executive security, is RSDF trained and served as commissioned officer at several elite regiments. After a career in the army, with honorable discharge, (including five tours of duty at the Royal Castle, as chief of the quick response unit), he has spent the past years as operational EC at International Security Agency. During this time, he has participated in multiple CP, Surveillance and Counter Terrorism Programs around the world.
Our training facilities are administrated by the ISA Academy®. The “BTP Course” was originally designed for International Security Agency trainees only, but to the great demand we decided to open the academy to the public in 1995.
As you can see from our course description, we offer one of the most comprehensive Bodyguard Training Courses open to the public today. Our small class size ensures individual attention from instructors so that you can achieve outstanding training results in a reasonable time frame spent on site.
Your training will be spent practicing and studying a wide variety of tactical, protective and security related topics. The ISA Academy® curriculum also includes intensive training in defensive tactics, practical exercises and the use of firearms. Several tests will be administrated in all areas to monitor the progress of each attendee.
The ISA Academy’s “BTP Course” is recognized as one of the finest and most respected training courses in the world today, and is often attended by law enforcement, military and UN security personnel from all over the world.
ISA Academy® in addition offers “Contract Training Programs” (CTP), for government, UN, larger corporate and organizational customers. These customized training courses are uniquely designed for each customer and their specific work environment. “CTP courses” are arranged by appointment only, all year around.
No matter what your reasons may be for attending one of our courses, or what previous experience you may have, you will receive one of the most authentic and up to date Bodyguard Training Programs available on the market today.
All BTP Bodyguard Training Programs offered worldwide (Europe, USA and Asia) are inclusive of accommodations and all related training equipment. Dates and locations of the annually scheduled BTP courses are available on page 5 in this brochure.
Both male and female applicants are welcome to join the BTP Bodyguard Training Course at the ISA Academy®. Applicants must however be of legal age, in good health and have a sufficient ability to speak, read and communicate in English.
Prior experience in the field of close protection or security is recommended yet not required. Applicants should, however, be aware of the BTP Bodyguard Training Course is demanding both mentally and physically.
Individuals with conviction of a criminal offence or the use of illegal drugs will not be accepted to the academy.
The BTP Bodyguard Training Program is intended to fully qualify operatives for armed and unarmed protection assignments in such countries where it is applicable.
Attendees are evaluated from their practical and theoretical skills during the Training Program. Attendees will also have to pass a written examination at the final day of the course.
Attendees achieving B/4 level or above, will be able to work at the highest levels of security in the field of close protection.
Available BTP training dates for your region are listed on the application form at page 5 of this brochure. The dates listed, refer to the starting date of the practical section of the training in your area. The payment plan for attendance on the BTP Bodyguard Training Program is outlined at page 4, under “TUITION”, in this brochure.
Applicants to the BTP Bodyguard Training Program should use the enrollment form on page 5 in this brochure and submit the completed form to ISA Academy®
These distinguished government authorities, UN organizations and commercial companies have contracted ISA Academy® as provider of professional training services and know-how to their operational divisions:
Australia | Sydney | NSW Police Service Protective Group |
DR Congo | Kinshasa | UN Mission In DR Congo (MONUC) UN Close Protection Unit UN Special Extraction Teams |
Indonesia | Jakarta | Wisar Group Delta Guards PT Bumame |
Italy | Rome | United Nations World Food Programme UNWFP |
Philippines | Manila | Envisage Security Agency Inc. Government of Masbate |
Russia | Moscow | премьера oхрана |
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Police Force Gurkha Special Action Group Special Police (SPEAR) Singapore Armed Forces Commandos HQ Singapore Ministry of Defence MinDef Security Branch |
Sweden | Stockholm | National Police Academy Security Driving Sweden AB Svenska Personskyddsgruppen |
Turkey | Ankara | International Security Institute of Studies Omega Taskforce Falcon Team Security |
USA | New Jersey New York Washington DC Pennsylvania |
US Department of Defense US Department of Justice - ATF Camden Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Camden Co. Park Police M&J Investigations American Detective Agency Lion Investigation Academy American Detective Systems |
Applicants to the BTP Bodyguard Training Program should complete this application form and submit it online. Joining instructions will be issued upon receipt. Training manual, free accommodation, and all other required training equipment are included in the course fee. The tuition of the BTP Executive Protection Program is listed at respective course location below. A 10% deposit will be required by the applicant to confirm the enrollment!
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