Sumeet
Sumeet originally trained with Phoenix in 2019 and returned after his licence had lapsed. He highlighted that he felt the standards had been maintained when he came back.
Review summary · 20 August 2026Whilst our Level 3 Close Protection course is unrivalled within the industry with a comprehensive and unparalleled resources, real life experiences and utilisation of live environments, we do recognise the need for additional training to set you further ahead of your competition in the Close Protection industry.
As such, the majority of our delegates opt to further advance their skill set and undertake additional components uniquely designed by Phoenix, to allow you to reach the optimum, in the Phoenix standard. This consists of advanced and evasive driving, unarmbed combat and a plethora of first aid courses, all designed and combined in a bundled package inclusive of additional Phoenix certification upon completion.
This forms part of your own newly gained comprehensive portfolio so that your skillset is recognised by not just Phoenix, but other big players in the close protection industry, drastically increasing your employment prospects and entering at a superior level with your already valuable experience that other students do not even have even if they have undertaken paid work within the close protection industry.
Our course is a unique experience that provides a level of training that some military and police driver training fails to live up to.
Our instructors include a Hostile Environment Specialist and a Race Track Instructor so that you will gain real experience in managing and manoeuvring your vehicle in high speed pursuit and potentially hostile situations.
Our training takes place on a private airfield and you will undertake:
At the end of your course all of your techniques will be put to practice in multiple intense scenarios including ambush attacks, to check you can effectively protect your principal under attack.

Based on 579 public reviews. 92% of reviewers rated Phoenix five stars at this snapshot.
Read feedback from our Close Protection course graduates at the Phoenix Academy of Excellence.
Sumeet originally trained with Phoenix in 2019 and returned after his licence had lapsed. He highlighted that he felt the standards had been maintained when he came back.
Review summary · 20 August 2026Mr G Tennant described Phoenix as providing a first-class Close Protection learning package consistently across the full 21-day programme.
Review summary · 23 July 2026Karen highlighted learning a wide range of new skills and particularly valued the live operation as an opportunity to place those skills into a realistic scenario.
Review summary · 23 July 2026Anup described the programme as organised and professional, highlighting the instructors' knowledge, approachability, clear teaching and real-world experience.
Review summary · 23 July 2026Christina highlighted the support she received entering the Close Protection industry and the foundation the team helped her build for her future career.
Review summary · 26 June 2026Chris described the three-week programme as challenging and transformative, highlighting the support of both instructors and fellow learners before going on to qualify as a Close Protection Officer.
Review summary · 26 June 2026“The Phoenix Close Protection Course was great with real-world insights situations. The instructors provided the skills and confidence needed for a career in close protection. Highly recommended!!”
“The extra care that is put in by the instructors putting a personal touch to help individuals gain the confidence to do the job”
“A very professionally ran and informative course with amble opportunity to put into practice all the skills taught.”
“Great course… The instructors were great and made the course enjoyable whilst teaching and making it easier to understand.”



