Practical training for safe movement in high-risk areas — for NGOs, journalists, and international employees and executives.
HEAT Courses (Hostile Environment Awareness Training)
Our HEAT Courses are practical training for your safety in high-risk areas.
In an increasingly complex world, safe movement in medium- and high-risk areas is essential — whether for NGOs, journalists, or international employees and executives in business and industry. Our HEAT courses provide you with the precise skills you need to navigate such environments safely.
What Sets Our HEAT Courses Apart?
- Practical Training: We focus on realistic scenarios that simulate typical hazardous situations, enabling you to act quickly and calmly in a real-life emergency.
- Emphasis on Awareness: In addition to technical skills, we heighten your awareness of potential risks and dangers, as well as the specific cultural nuances of the respective region.
- Targeted Approach: Our training is specifically tailored to meet the needs of NGOs, journalists, and international employees and executives in business and industry.
- Expert Instructors: Experienced professionals with practical backgrounds in crisis zones will guide you throughout the entire training program.
With our HEAT courses, you will be optimally prepared to operate responsibly and safely in challenging environments. Please feel free to contact us for further information or to book a course.
Course Content
We customize the course content to meet specific client needs:
- Situational and Security Awareness
- Risk Assessment
- Travel Safety and Preparation
- Country-Specific Risks
- Personal Risk Profile
- Security Plans for the Area of Operations
- Communication Skills and Capabilities
- Emergency Medical Care
- Managing Aggression
- Stress Management
- Hostage Prevention and Survival
- Security Skills in the Area of Operations
- Checkpoints and Roadblocks
- Ambushes and Carjacking
- Ammunition and Weapons Knowledge
- Protective Equipment and Armored Vehicles
- Situational Exercises
Course Details
- No prior knowledge is required for this course
- Language: German and English
- Course Duration: 3 to 5 days
- Maximum Group Size: 15 participants
- Lunch provided on-site
- Dates and costs available upon request
HEAT Certificate: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a HEAT certificate.