Pacific West Academy: Executive Protection Training in North Carolina
PWA is a premier provider of executive protection training in North Carolina. We equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in security and protection roles.
As a division of Advanced Security Concepts, Inc. (ASC), PWA is part of a network that offers top-tier services in executive protection field operations. Our North Carolina locations provide Executive Protection Training designed to prepare you for a successful career in security and protection.
Train to become an executive protection agent, ready to serve as a bodyguard in North Carolina, serving in all kinds of scenarios and for diverse clientele.
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Get Executive Protection Certification in North Carolina with PWA
At PWA, our Executive Protection Certification programs will transform you into a well-rounded executive protection and security expert.
Advance your career and become a bodyguard for elite clients with Executive Protection courses at Pacific West Academy in North Carolina.
Are you aspiring to work in security and executive protection? Enroll in our bodyguard courses and executive security training programs. These programs unlock high earning potential by equipping you with sought-after skills.
39-Day Certified Executive Security Specialist Program
The Certified Executive Security Specialist (CESS) Course gives you everything you need to launch into this exciting career in a 39-day Executive Protection training program. We designed it for newcomers to the industry, providing you with a gateway to becoming a bodyguard in North Carolina. Our expert instructors bring extensive experience in this specialized field, preparing students for numerous opportunities in this rewarding and lucrative career.
12-Day Comprehensive Security Training
Ready to handle any situation? The Comprehensive Security Training (CST) program offers a realistic and practical foundation for entry-level candidates in the security industry. We develop core skills through a structured process that builds the confidence you need to succeed as a bodyguard. The CST program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on exercises, providing a well-rounded training experience.
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Professional Relationships
Pacific West Academy would like to give thanks to an MMA legend, Bas Rutten @basruttenmma.
Bas stopped by the academy yesterday and held an instructor development clinic with our PWA Combatives cadre where we had the opportunity to share tactics and ideas in regards to combatives application in a close protection environment.
In an effort to bring our students the most relevant and up-to-date training, Pacific West Academy is proud to team up with Mike @KnockOutLights for an exchange of ideas and training.
We continually establish professional relationships and train with some of the best in the industry.
Pacific West Academy would like to announce to our past and future students that we have partnered with ASIS International and become part of their Preferred CPE Provider program.
Our Programs will now count as continuing professional education (CPE) credits toward ASIS recertification. The Certified Executive Security Specialist (CESS) program will count as a massive 348 CPE credits. This course alone will act as all the credit necessary to re-certify under any of the ASIS certifications.
We are happy to provide continuing education to security professionals and newcomers to the security industry alike.
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State-of-the-Art Facilities:
- Eecutive protection is all about being prepared. That’s why our training facilities feature real-world environments, shooting ranges, classrooms, and cutting-edge virtual reality simulations—the very best in North Carolina.
Expert Instructors
The experienced instructors at PWA are industry leaders who bring extensive skill sets and hands-on experience in executive protection to every session.
Fully Accredited
PWA is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training) and recognized by CSAAVE (California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education), BPPE (The California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education), and CalJobs.
Meet Our Elite Team of Security Training Specialists
Your PWA instructors bring expertise backgrounds that cover all kinds of elite combat right here in North Carolina. That includes military, law enforcement, and executive protection. They bring their years of experience to bear on classes that guide you through a curriculum that fully transforms you from a complete rookie into a trusted professional, ready to serve high-profile clients.
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North Carolina Executive Protection Training Courses FAQ
How to become a personal bodyguard in North Carolina?
Want to know how to become a bodyguard in North Carolina? You’ll need a combination of training and certification/ You’ll also need to land positions that build a base of experience.
Bodyguard training programs are crucial. Along with that, many candidates are served by their professional background in related fields like the military or law enforcement.
PWA courses provide a detailed road map, guiding you from your current position to a successful career in the executive protection industry.
What is executive protection training?
Executive protection involves safeguarding high-profile clients who are at risk. They might be politicians, dignitaries, or celebrities..
Because of their importance and the risk to their lives, those you specialize in this field need extensive executive protection agent training. Bodyguards at this level need both rigorous practical exercises and classroom education.
PWA’s instructors, with their years of field experience, offer a comprehensive understanding of the role. Our courses give you essential skills in executive protection, but they take you beyond the basics so that you can progress to advanced training and shape yourself into a reliable bodyguard.
Is executive protection the right career for you?
Want dynamic work? A rewarding career? To enjoy high earning potential? Our executive protection training in North Carolina offers you just that.
Executive protection presents new challenges and opportunities every day of the week, keeping the work exciting and unpredictable.
You’ll be trusted to stay vigilant to any and all potential threats and ensure the safety and well-being of your VIP client at all times. It demands a certain kind of person for the role.
If the career calls to you, you’ll find that it also grants rewards greater than any paycheck, because you’ll take pride knowing that your work is vital and impactful.
So, how does PWA prepare you for this kind of career in North Carolina? We train you in basic and advanced firearms, evasive and tactical driving, hand-to-hand combat, and executive protection formations. This rigorous field training is complemented by classroom sessions that provide a deep understanding of the risks and threats you’ll face and the strategies to effectively counter them.
Are you a good candidate for executive protection training in North Carolina?
PWA is the top choice for private security sector training in North Carolina.
Many of our students are military veterans or law enforcement personnel who find that their previous experience transitions seamlessly into personal bodyguard training. But our success stories aren’t limited to people from these fields. Thanks to the quality of our instructors, facilities, and curriculum, students from all backgrounds have excelled in the field of executive protection.
We focus on developing critical core skills, including hand-to-hand combat, taser training, firearms operation, threat assessment, and situational awareness. While prior experience in these areas is beneficial, it’s not a requirement.
Veterans in North Carolina are particularly suited for this role. It’s the perfect way to transition from service to a new, fulfilling career. PWA courses are often covered by the GI Bill®.
Interested in learning more? Discover how PWA helps U.S. Military Veterans transition into a new, rewarding career.
When can I enroll in an executive protection training program?
PWA offers bodyguard and executive protection training courses year-round in North Carolina.
Enrollment is always open.
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