Executive Security International (ESI) is an intelligence-based executive protection and bodyguard academy. ESI certificate programs are accredited by the Colorado Board of Higher Education. ESI offers distance education programs in executive protection, protective intelligence and investigations, PDS protective operations and advanced investigations. Students may purchase training materials in any of these subject areas individually or may combine study in several areas to obtain a certification. To complete ESI's certificate program, students must complete 600 hours of distance education courses and a 15 day residency at ESI facilities in Colorado.
Executive Security International
125 W. Fourth St.
Suite 103
Rifle, CO 81650
888-718-3105
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Phoenix State University is the largest accredited online institution that focuses on trade certification and home-based business. Phoenix State also owns Smith Tactical, which is a military firearms and bodyguard training contractor and the largest gunsmith employer in the United States. Phoenix State offers three training certificate programs. The Executive Protection Instructor Certificate provides certification for a student's business license and consulting firm. The Master Executive Protection Instructor Certificate is intended for those starting their own private instruction, teaching or consulting business. The Executive Protection Instructor Agency Certificate is the highest certificate the school offers and is designed for independent full-time instructors or those with protection businesses.
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University of Phoenix offers a Bachelor of Science in organizational security and management, which is intended to provide those in the security industry with an in-depth program designed to develop managerial skills. Coursework spans several topic areas and covers everything from threat management to personal security to criminology. Additionally, students examine the causes and reactions to terrorism and the inner workings of global and homeland security. This degree program, offered online or at some of the school's more than 200 campuses nationwide, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
University of Phoenix
Online Campus
3157 E. Elwood St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
866-766-0766
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