Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Executive Protection Planning

Senior executives and public figures can face threats from criminals, activists and stalkers. This course covers executive protection planning: threat and risk assessment, protective intelligence, advance planning for travel and events, secure transport, residence security, digital exposure, privacy and coordination with protection teams.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Good protection is mostly planning, not confrontation. You will learn to plan discreet, proportionate executive protection.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Threat assessment exercises, advance planning workshops, case studies and travel scenarios.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess threats and risks to executives
Use protective intelligence
Plan advances for travel and events
Organise secure transport and residences
Reduce digital and privacy exposure
Coordinate protection teams and families

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Corporate security managers
Executive protection specialists
Executive assistants and chiefs of staff
Event and travel managers
Family office staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Threat assessment
Advance planning
Transport security
Privacy protection
Coordination

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Protection Principles

09:00–10:08Threats to executives
10:08–11:00Proportionality
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Proportionality (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Threat Assessment

09:00–10:08Protective intelligence
10:08–11:00Risk assessment
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Risk assessment (continued)
11:45–12:53Monitoring
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Advance Planning

09:00–10:08Travel advances
10:08–11:00Events
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Events (continued)
11:45–12:53Routes and venues
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Transport and Residence

09:00–10:08Secure transport
10:08–11:00Residential security
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Residential security (continued)
11:45–12:53Family considerations
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Digital Exposure

09:00–10:08Online information
10:08–11:00Privacy measures
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Privacy measures (continued)
11:45–12:53Team coordination
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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