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SMAT course · First edition in Italy
ECPO™ Advanced
European Close Protection Officer
Advanced Certificate Course
The course comes to Italy for the first time, with international certification from The Security Institute of Ireland (SII). It is a SMAT course organised by Saint Michael Services at the TGO Training Center in Thiene: online theory plus six days of hands-on, in-person training.
At a glance
Dates
30 November – 5 December 2026
Location
TGO Training CenterThiene (VI), Italy
Format
Online theory + 6 days of hands-on, in-person trainingIn Italian and English
Places
Maximum 10 participants
Organiser
Saint Michael ServicesSMAT course · SMAT Authorised Training Partner
International certification
The Security Institute of Ireland (SII)
Instructors
TGO operators
First-edition promotional price
€2,800 per participantIncludes training, materials, meals and accommodation
The certification does not constitute a licence or authorisation to carry out private security activities, which in Italy remain subject to the requirements and authorisations prescribed by law (the Consolidated Law on Public Security, known as TULPS, and its implementing regulations).
Hands-on training
What you will do in the field
The theory is delivered online; the practical part consists of six days of in-person training at the TGO Training Center. Places are limited to 10 so that the hands-on work can be closely supervised.
- Close protection principles, procedures and communications
- Solo and team foot escort
- Vehicle escort
- Planning and reconnaissance of routes and venues
- Searches of vehicles and premises
- High-tempo operational scenarios
Who is involved
A SMAT course, organised by Saint Michael Services at the TGO Training Center
Organiser
Saint Michael Services
SMAT Authorised Training Partner, exclusive partner for Italy and Switzerland
International certification
The Security Institute of Ireland
SII
Venue and instructors
TGO
The in-person days take place at the TGO Training Center in Thiene (VI); the course instructors are TGO operators.
Contact
Registration closed
Registration for the first edition in Italy is closed. For information, write to us or call us. To be notified if there are new editions, join the list.
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The names ECPO™, SMAT, Saint Michael Services, The Security Institute of Ireland and their logos belong to their respective owners. Names and logos (the latter as they appear on the official poster) are used solely to present the course.