Our staff training policy

ASPIS Training is a center specializing in armed close protection training, and the 1st of its kind in the country’s history to train armed bodyguards. ASPIS Training is a State-approved Training Center, and is listed on the French National Directory of Professional Certifications (Repertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles RNCP Level 4). 

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La protection rapprochée, un métier à part entière

Close protection, a profession in its own right

ASPIS Training holds two Level 4 Training Certifications registered with the RNCP, and approved by the CNAPS (National Council for Private Security Activities), the French DHS division in charge of regulating the private security sector in France, which on the basis of said Certifications issues armed or unarmed CPO licences.
Close Protection – specific Advanced Driving Training is also offered.

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Expertise : Instructors experienced in Close Protection techniques

With over 25 years of experience, our instructors demonstrate excellence and professionalism.

  • They have protected French and foreign high-profile public officials against serious terrorism threats, at times collaborating with foreign security services.
  • They have also trained numerous Government-employed CPOs.

ASPIS Training’s credibility relies on the high level of
professionalism, the training and experience of its mentors.
Each area of expertise is taught by instructors holding official certifications issued by Military and law-enforcement agencies.

Our staff’s qualities ans skills

Since 2014, between 12 and 24 new agents have received initial training each year.
Our carefully selected and fully trained operatives have sought-after skills and qualifications. Indeed, many days are devoted to real-world training, which makes our CPOs immediately operational, and some of the best domesticaly and internationally.

All our agents possess essential qualities such as discretion, rigor, discipline, versatility, keen observation skills, mastery of combat techniques, courtesy, politeness, and composure.

Training Programs
(in accordance with legislation)

Unarmed Close Protection Operative

306 hours / 9 weeks

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Armed Close Protection Operative

245 hours / 7 weeks

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30 armed CPOs from the CAC40 entrust us with their mandatory regular shooting trainings

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