Professional Profile - Craig Knowles
I am an experienced security training professional, course developer and instructional author, specialising in the design and development of comprehensive training programmes for the private security, close protection, protective services and specialist security sectors.
As Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Bodyguard Association (PBA), I possess extensive experience in translating operational knowledge, industry requirements and client specifications into professionally structured training programmes suitable for delivery by established training organisations and for submission to recognised awarding and accreditation bodies.
A particular area of my expertise is the independent development and authorship of complete training packages, including:
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Comprehensive instructor training manuals and lecture notes.
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Learner manuals, reference guides and post-course materials.
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Professionally structured PowerPoint training presentations.
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Detailed schemes of work and individual session plans.
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
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Multiple-choice examinations, answer keys and practical assessment documentation.
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Scenario-based exercises, instructor guidance and evaluation materials.
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Supporting documentation for course accreditation, quality assurance and standardisation.
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Recent Specialist Course Development – Akkadian International
A recent example of my work is the development of the Specialist Defensive Driving & Vehicle Control (4x4 & B6 Armoured Vehicles) training programme.
This assignment involved independently designing and writing an integrated suite of specialist training materials, including the principal training manual, supporting PowerPoint presentations, learner documentation, instructional planning materials, assessment instruments and supporting documentation prepared for submission to Highfield International.
The project demonstrates my ability to take a specialist training requirement from its original specification through to a comprehensive, structured and assessment-ready programme, with materials designed to support consistent delivery by qualified instructors.
Bespoke Training Programme Development
I also provide bespoke course development services to security companies, corporate organisations, training centres and international clients seeking professionally authored training programmes.
These services can range from producing individual instructor manuals and presentations to developing complete qualifications and specialist training packages for an organisation's own use, branding or accreditation requirements, subject to agreed intellectual property and licensing arrangements.
My approach combines practical operational knowledge, instructional design principles and a thorough understanding of the documentation required to support credible, consistent and professionally delivered training.
My principal strength is the ability to transform complex specialist subject matter into clear, structured and commercially valuable training programmes, supported by comprehensive instructional and assessment materials.
Professional Profile - Chris Doyle
High-Threat Security Specialist | Operational Security Consultant | Specialist Training Instructor
Chris Doyle is a highly experienced high-threat security specialist, operational security consultant and professional training instructor, with more than 22 years of operational experience across some of the world's most challenging environments, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria.
A former British Army Paratrooper, Chris has developed extensive expertise in close protection, protective security operations, counter-surveillance, hostile environment operations and risk management, supporting diplomatic missions, corporate organisations and international clients operating in complex and high-risk locations.
His professional background combines substantial frontline operational experience with the design, development and delivery of specialist security training programmes for security professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international media teams and diplomatic personnel.
Specialist Training and Operational Expertise
Chris possesses extensive experience in delivering practical, operationally focused training across a broad range of specialist security disciplines, including:
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High-threat close protection and executive protection operations.
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Hostile environment awareness and security preparedness.
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Protective security procedures and operational risk management.
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Surveillance awareness, counter-surveillance and threat recognition.
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Defensive driving, protective mobility and vehicle security.
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Tactical movement and security procedures in hostile environments.
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Emergency medical response and casualty management.
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Operational planning, threat assessment and situational awareness.
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Scenario-based training and practical skills assessment.
Training Programme Development and Instructional Delivery
Working closely with me, Chris contributes specialist operational knowledge and practical expertise to the development and delivery of comprehensive security training programmes. This collaborative approach combines Chris's extensive frontline experience with my expertise in instructional design, course authorship, structured learning materials and assessment development.
A recent example of this collaboration is the Specialist Defensive Driving & Vehicle Control (4x4 & B6 Armoured Vehicles) training programme. Through this partnership, complex operational requirements can be translated into structured, realistic and professionally documented training programmes designed to meet the needs of commercial security organisations and specialist training providers.
Practical, Operationally Focused Training
Chris's instructional approach is firmly grounded in practical experience rather than theoretical instruction alone. He places particular emphasis on developing professional judgement, situational awareness, disciplined decision-making and the ability to respond effectively to changing operational conditions.
His extensive experience in both protective security and emergency medical training enables him to provide a valuable understanding of the interconnected security, safety and medical responsibilities facing personnel deployed in hostile or unpredictable environments.
Chris's principal strength is his ability to translate extensive real-world operational experience into practical, credible and relevant specialist training, ensuring that personnel develop the confidence, competence and judgement required to operate effectively in demanding security environments.
Together, Chris Doyle and I provide a complementary combination of operational expertise, specialist instruction and professional course development, supporting the creation and delivery of comprehensive security training programmes for clients operating both nationally and internationally.