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ISA Academy®
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At the ISA Academy®, we train security professionals, law enforcement officers, and UN personnel from all around the world. With our professional expertise, you will have a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, learn the latest techniques, and get the best possible start towards a new career.
Are you ready for your next career move? Earn your internationally recognized credentials at
ISA Academy®
Convertible to license in all 50 U.S. states!
Subject to local state laws and regulations
Since its establishment in 1986, ISA Academy® has provided authentic and up-to-date training programs including, bodyguard training, diplomatic security, tactical firearms, and comprehensive strategic competence enhancement solutions for government and commercial clients worldwide.
ISA Academy® offers cutting-edge bodyguard training services and expertise to organizations such as the United Nations, UN World Food Programme, New South Wales Police Service, for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and Gurkha Special Action Group, to name just a few of our satisfied clients.
ISA Academy® offers one of the most comprehensive, authentic, and up-to-date bodyguard training programs available on the market. Our credentials are recognized and trusted by clients worldwide!
ISA Academy® is open to all applicants, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, education, or national origin. Applicants must, however, be of legal age and have a sufficient ability to speak, read and communicate in English.
The BTP Bodyguard Training Course is open to individual applicants, providing students with an intensive training experience from one of the world’s most respected bodyguard schools. The BTP courses are offered at our annually scheduled training events throughout US, Europe, and Asia.
Our chief instructor, with more than 35 years of hands-on experience in executive security, is RSDF-trained and has served as a commissioned officer in several elite regiments. After an honorable discharge, including five tours of duty at the Royal Castle as chief of the quick response unit, he has spent recent years working as an operational EC at the International Security Agency.
ISA Academy’s BTP Bodyguard Training Course is designed to ensure that each student develops the knowledge and skills needed to effectively fulfill their complex responsibilities independently and in accordance with the highest operational standards.
The BTP Bodyguard Training Course is intended to fully qualify operatives for protection and escort assignments worldwide. The BTP Bodyguard Training Course provides intensive instruction for students at ISA Academy®.
Your training will include a wide variety of tactical, protective, and security-related topics. In addition, the ISA Academy® curriculum features intensive training in defensive tactics, practical exercises, and safe firearms handling. Several tests will be administered across all areas to monitor the progress of each student.
Upon successful completion of the BTP Bodyguard Training Course, graduating attendees will receive the full credentials of an ISA Protection Agent and will be presented with prestigious certificates authenticated by the International Security Agency.
For comprehensive details and contents on the BTP Bodyguard Training Program, please refer to the “Bodyguard Training Brochure“. If you have any further questions after reviewing the brochure, do not hesitate to contact us.
The latest Course Brochure is now available on our website!
Bodyguard Training Course Prospectus – ISA Academy®
ISA Academy® is one of the most respected bodyguard training agencies in the world. Providing authentic and up to date training including tactical…
BTP250415
ASIA
Executive Protection Training
Philippines/Manila
07 Apr 2025
INCLUSIVE OF:
● Training Manual
● Academic Studies
● Onsite Instructor-Led Training
● Accommodations
● Expendable Supplies
● All relevant Equipment required to complete the training
FEES:
● $195.00 Pay at registration
● $3,000.00 Pay at attendance
● $3,195.00 Total fee
BTP250623
USA
Executive Protection Training
USA/Florida
02 Jun 2025
INCLUSIVE OF:
● Training Manual
● Academic Studies
● Onsite Instructor-Led Training
● Accommodations
● Expendable Supplies
● All relevant Equipment required to complete the training
FEES:
● $195.00 Pay at registration
● $3,200.00 Pay at attendance
● $3,395.00 Total fee
BTP250832
EUROPE
Executive Protection Training
Sweden/Stockholm
04 Aug 2025
INCLUSIVE OF:
● Training Manual
● Academic Studies
● Onsite Instructor-Led Training
● Accommodations
● Expendable Supplies
● All relevant Equipment required to complete the training
FEES:
● $195.00 Pay at registration
● $3,200.00 Pay at attendance
● $3,395.00 Total fee
ISA Academy is the place where you learn more than just theory put into practice! The instructors will push your buttons to the limit, making these courses something you will almost daily use in life, regardless the line of work you're in. Being involved on the ground in Ukraine since week one, I am proud... read more to say I had Leo Strand to advize me on a regulare base, and HEY! I'm still alive, so it worked! 🙂
professional, intensive physical and mental training, training place with all the comforts, I recommend ISA for professional CPO training.
I just finished the BTP (Close Protection Officer) course at ISA Academy in Sweden, and it was fantastic. The training was intense but really well-rounded, with a great mix of theory and hands-on practice. The instructors were top-notch—knowledgeable and genuinely invested in our success. I walked away feeling confident and ready for the field. Highly... read more recommend ISA Academy if you're serious about a career in close protection.
This is a course that will house, upgrade and stimulate all your tactical senses both physically and mentally to a position where you learn to see difficulties and threats as opportunities and challenges to a completely different level. This academy took me on a journey through life that I previously never knew existed and could... read more be achieved in such a short time. Extremely educational and rewarding with clear performance results. Graduated at Singapore ISA course. Team leader/commander ISA. Head of G.I.S.A International Mr S.
professional, intensive physical and mental training, training place with all the comforts, I recommend ISA for professional CPO training.
ISA All the Way! The ISA Academy provides an in-depth, hands-on, rigorous and thorough training program. It is guaranteed to be challenging both mentally and physically and supply the skills and knowledge that will prepare those looking towards a career path in Close Personal Protection, International Security, Police, or even for those just looking... read more for adventure and a way to develop tools that will give them confidence in knowing they are better equipped to protect themselves and those around them. I found this training to be interesting, challenging, and fun! I trained with a wonderful group of people and developed a strong camaraderie with my team and still keep in contact today. Director and Instructor Leo Strand is very skilled and experienced and provides detailed and well planned training exercises, which include both in-class instruction and real-life hands on scenarios where he shares his valuable expertise in a functional and practical way. I highly recommend ISA Academy.
Experienced trainers at ISA will give you this level up in a matter of real deal situations and not only theoretically scenarios. Have been in multiple courses but while been in Close Protection now for years, and Police Operational units for a decade before that, I can definitely recommend ISA for individuals that want... read more to feel confident enough to deal with variable tasks while on duty , be flexible, and get against to surprising incidents. If you think professional, ISA is a must in my opinion.
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Executive Protection
Course Prospectus
2022
USA • EUROPE • ASIA
Reg. Trademark – Est.1986
(* US and Asia
ISA Academy’s Executive Protection 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 individuals with the right attitude.
Our Director of Training, having more than 35 years of personal hands-on experience in executive security, is SAF 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 been assigned as Senior Executive in Charge at International Security Agency. During this time he has managed multiple protective operations in more than 30 countries 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 Executive Protection 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 Executive Protection Training Programs available on the market today.
All BTP Executive Protection 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.
Permanent academic records are maintained by the ISA Academy®. The contents of these records are confidential and will not be divulged except upon the written request of the attendee.
A / 5 Excellent
B / 4 Good
C / 3 Average
D / 2 Fair
E / 1 Passing
F / – Fail
The attendee will be taking receipt of the training manual and additional course material upon enrolling as a student.
The BTP Executive Protection Training Course is divided into two distinctive sections. The first part of the training includes the theory. The second part of the BTP Course includes the hands-on practical training.
Attendees are requested to complete the theory part, which is 20 days, from their home location. Thereafter all attendees will fulfill their remaining 10 intense days with instructor lead practical training on location with ISA Academy®.
Both male and female applicants are welcome to join the BTP Executive Protection 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 protection or security is recommended yet not required. Applicants should, however, be aware of the BTP Executive Protection 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 Executive Protection 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 page 5 of this brochure. The dates listed, refer to the starting date of the practical section of the training. The payment plan for attendance on the BTP Executive Protection Training Program is outlined at page 4, under “TUITION”, in this brochure.
Applicants to the BTP Executive Protection Training Program should select course location on page 5 in this brochure and submit the completed enrollment form to ISA Academy®
Upon completion and thorough evaluation of academy training, successful attendees will graduate and receive the credentials of an ISA Protection Agent, signed and verified by the International Security Agency.
The tuition of the BTP Executive Protection Training Course is accessible at each training location on page 5. An enrollment fee will be required upon submission to cover the cost of the training manual and theory section. The remaining amount is due for payment by the attendee at attendance.
Most of the tuition is spent back on the attendee in form of accommodations, equipment, ammunition, and other operational expenses during the training.
Simple shared accommodations are offered at no additional charge throughout the training. Attendees requiring private rooms, may individually book accommodations outside the included package at their own expense.
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 |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Counterforce Security |
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 |
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