The Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course presented by Independent Security Advisors (ISA) is designed for those who will oversee, conduct, or support diplomatic/executive protective service operations for diplomats, elected and public officials, members of the court, candidates for office, corporate executives, and private individuals of wealth (or other risk factors) who are potential targets of terrorism and/or criminal acts.
Scholarship and Discounts available. See below.
Students will explore the basic concepts and terminology of protective operations, and receive a broad understanding of the methods and procedures for protective operations and management with special emphasis on the philosophy and methodology of protection in depth.
The ISA program is a fully accredited course for law enforcement in Georgia, Maryland, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. It is approved by Georgia Police Officers Standards and Training (GA POST) for in-service training, sought out by public safety officials and Office of Emergency Management directors.
The ISA program is fully accredited for private security and private investigators in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. And endorsed by the International Foundation of Protection Officers ( IFPO) and approved for CEUs by ASIS.
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Who Should Attend:
Certified Private Detectives and Law Enforcement engaged in the protection of dignitaries and elected officials.
Georgia Blue carded security officers with plans to become certified and licensed private detectives.
Corporate Security charged with protecting the C suite.
.Hospital security charged with protecting its executives.
Security for mosques, churches, and synagogues.
Course Dates:
Monday, September 22, 2025 through Sunday, September 28, 2025
Course Location:
Fulton County Public Safety Center
3025 Merk Road
South Fulton, GA 30349
Course Price and discounts:
$2,300.00 - General admission
$1,350.00 - Member of International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO)
$1,300.00 - Military Veteran (Must show undeniable proof)
$1,200.00 - Active, Reserve, and Retired Law Enforcement
For every 3 students attending from the same agency, an additional one may attend free. For example; LE that is $900.00 per officer; a 61% savings from general admission.
Scholarship:
Honoring JT Brown with a Legacy of Training & Opportunity. ISA proudly announced the JT Brown Memorial EP Scholarship, a $1,000 training scholarship created to honor the life and legacy of JT Brown—a friend, alumnus, and instructor who passed away in May 2025.
JT’s journey with ISA began in 2017, when as a 27-year-old agent in Chicago, he brought our state-approved executive protection training to his city. From that first class to his work as an assistant instructor candidate, JT embodied professionalism, humility, and a commitment to doing things the right way. He never forgot the value of networking and mentorship, often referring and encouraging new students to pursue proper training.
To carry on that spirit, this scholarship will be awarded to new executive protection agents who are just beginning their careers and seeking state-approved training and licensing. Applicants will be selected based on their passion, integrity, and potential to contribute to the protection industry—values JT lived every day.
Eligibility highlights:
New to the executive protection industry (or lacking state-approved credentials)
Under 30 years of age (with limited waivers available)
No criminal or domestic violence history
Must submit a biography, essay, and complete an interview with industry leaders who knew JT.
The JT Brown Memorial Scholarship ensures that the next generation of protectors has the same opportunity JT created for himself and so many others.
Applications due for the Atlanta course by September 12, 2025.
To apply email Matthew Parker at mparker@eptraining to begin your application. Prepare your one page biography and one page essay on why you should be considered for this scholarship. Your interviews will be scheduled and results known in about a week.
For more information call the Center for Security & Antiterrorism Training (CENSECATTRA) at (470)344-4570.
