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25+ years leading protective operations for UN, EU, and OSCE officials in Gaza, Israel, the West Bank, Iran, and the Balkans. Creator of the SMART risk framework.
ISA-MKD has been formally recognized by Macedonian national security institutions for professional cooperation, training support, and capacity-building contributions in the field of security and protective services.
“There is no economic progress without security,
and no security without knowledge and resources.”
Each course is independent and earns a Certificate of competence on demonstrated performance.
€850 per online course · in-person courses priced separately.
Three courses · 15% off the per-course price · €2,160 total per specialisation.
Threat identification, risk evaluation, decision support.
Translate risk into formal, executable plans.
Premises-focused, from assessment to implementation.
For terrorism-affected and high-threat environments.
Each level builds on the previous: execution → coordination → decision-making → strategic governance.
Foundational competence to perform Close Protection duties under supervision.
Stage I (online + scenario) + Stage II (14 days in-person).
Leads protection teams; manages task-level coordination, reporting, decisions.
CPO + threat assessment + operational planning + reporting.
Operational decision-making and advisory across facility, event, and protective ops.
7 analytical courses spanning threat, risk, planning, physical, event, reporting.
Strategic decision-making and risk acceptance advisory at organisational level.
9 courses + integrative leadership assessment + final professional review.
“The human element is decisive. Systems, equipment, and procedures are enablers; performance under pressure depends on behaviour, discipline, and leadership.”Leadership
Director of training programmes · creator of SMART
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Contemporary security environments are defined by transnational crime, terrorism, cyber and hybrid threats, and increasing operational complexity.
These conditions create three critical gaps:
Inconsistent planning, weak execution, and limited accountability reduce operational effectiveness.
ISA-MKD addresses this by developing professionals who plan, document, and execute within structured, controlled, and auditable frameworks.
Modern adversaries operate across borders through hybrid methods combining criminal, terrorist, and cyber capabilities.
ISA-MKD addresses this through structured threat and risk assessment, enabling individuals to develop and implement effective risk control measures that reduce the intended impact of adversary actions under real operational conditions.
Many individuals possess theoretical knowledge but lack practical experience and the ability to apply it effectively under real operational conditions.
ISA-MKD addresses this gap through scenario-based training and applied assessment designed to develop structured practice and decision-making under simulated operational pressure.
Ministry of Internal AffairsNorth Macedonia
Intelligence AgencyNorth Macedonia
U.S. EmbassyNorth Macedonia
U.S. EmbassyKosovo
OSCE MissionNorth Macedonia
OSCE MissionKosovo
UN MissionNorth Macedonia
UN MissionMiddle East
EU MissionKosovo
Delta HoldingSerbia
AlkaloidNorth Macedonia
Athena 21Switzerland
Organizations are shown as selected historical training and professional references. Their inclusion does not imply current affiliation, accreditation, endorsement, or institutional representation.
