Professional
Development and
Skills Enhancement


The Executive Protection Institute (EPI) offers opportunities for protectors at all levels who wish to acquire new skills or enhance their job performance. Our instructors, who are seasoned professionals in the protection industry, meet every critical training need in the protection profession.

At EPI, we understand that each individual has unique needs and expectations. That's why, in addition to our Core Programs, we offer a range of courses in various formats. This flexibility is designed to accommodate your busy schedule and specific learning style, making you feel valued and catered to.

  • How to Become A Professional Bodyguard
  • Executive Protection and Protection Driving
  • Applying Behavioral Analysis Techniques in Security and Executive Protection
  • Physical Security for Consultants and P.P.S.
  • Technology & Open Source Information for Security Professionals
  • Business of Security and Executive Protection
  • PBA's Advanced International RPL Program
  • Campus VIP Protection
  • Providing Dignitary/VIP Protection for LEO

EPI is a Certified Private Security Training School by the
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services


Entry Level

  • 01E – Security Officer/Courier – Armed and Unarmed
  • 02E – Private Investigator
  • 05E – Armed Security Officer Arrest Authority
  • 07E – Basic Handgun
  • 08E – Shotgun
  • 09E – Advanced Handgun
  • 13E – General Instructor Development
  • 31E – Alarm Respondent
  • 32E – Personal Protection Specialist
  • 75E – Security Officer Handgun

In-Service

  • 01I – Security Officer Core Subjects In-Service
  • 02I - Private Investigator In-Service
  • 07R – Firearms Retraining
  • 08R – Shotgun Retraining
  • 09R – Advanced Handgun In-Service
  • 32I – Personal Protection Specialist In-Service