£199.00
Level 1: The (Basic) Foundational Excellence Programme
The 12-Month Professional Security & Close Protection Foundation
“Professionalism is not an act; it is a habit. This year is about building the habits of the elite.” — Dr. Mark D. Yates
The Objective:
For those entering the industry or seeking to formalise their experience, Level 1 sets the “Yates Standard.” This programme strips away the myths of Hollywood security and replaces them with the hard-earned fundamentals used by high-tier special operations groups.
Core Curriculum Highlights:
The Outcome:
Graduates emerge not as mere “guards,” but as disciplined operatives ready to support high-level well-paid assignments operating within professional close protection security teams.
Dr. Mark Yates is not only a trained Military operative and business growth consultant who can get things done, he is a trained LinkedIn expert who can train you and your team how to get results. He is also a strong leader and trainer and one of the most connected security business people on LinkedIn Globally.
In my dealings with Mark, I have always found him to be not only a highly knowledgeable security expert professional in his official capacities, but also a highly skilled and well-connected business growth specialist. He is also a very personable and genuine fellow, who is keen to help good, honest, hard-working people succeed. Engaging his services offers a very good return on investment for any business serious about growth.
I’d like to take this time to recommend a real professional in the industry of Executive Protection. Dr. Yates has continued to impress me with his knowledge and integrity within the business. His attention to detail makes him second to none in his trade craft. Partnering with Dr. Yates in the near future on various assignments will definitely create a new standard.
Mark has an infectious enthusiasm and an ability to listen really well. He has a very agile mind that is able to take on different perspectives. But the most important thing about Mark is this – as a renowned international security expert, he’s a really nice guy to work with.
I have known and worked with Dr. Mark D. Yates on 3 Continents during the last 20+ years and have marvelled at his unique ability for security leadership, operational management and for formulating powerful & productive special forces alliances around the world.
Mark is simply the most skilled experienced and reliable security professional with whom I have ever had the privilege of working.
Dr. Mark D. Yates is the Rolls Royce model of ‘a safe pair of hands’. During the last 15 years I’ve witnessed his total dedication & commitment to the security business tasks at hand. He takes his work very seriously & is completely unflappable is a crisis. There are few people on this planet I would trust with my life, or my business. I trust Mark.
Elevate your operational standing with the definitive Yates Curriculum. These are not weekend workshops; they are comprehensive, 12-month mastery programmes designed to forge elite protectors. Each level provides 12 high-impact modules delivered via a sophisticated digital platform, allowing for flexible, self-paced study without compromising on tactical depth.
Upon successful completion, candidates are eligible for the Course Completion Diploma, issued by the Law Enforcement & Bodyguard Association International (LEBAI). Founded by Dr. Mark D. Yates in 1992, this credential is a globally recognised seal of authority, marking you as a “Serious Participant” in the industry.
We provide bespoke pricing for Fortune 500 Security Teams, private firms, and training academies looking to upscale their personnel. If you are seeking to train multiple operatives or integrate the Yates Method into your corporate security infrastructure, please contact us directly for substantial bulk-purchase discounts.
