Course info

This course equips participants with the knowledge, mindset, and practical skills to operate safely and effectively in high-risk or unstable environments.

Hostile Environment Awareness Course (HEAT)

Next Class:

3rd - 6th of November, 2025

Course Information

This course equips participants with the knowledge, mindset, and practical skills to operate safely and effectively in high-risk or unstable environments. It blends theoretical insights with real-life simulation to prepare individuals for unpredictable field conditions.

Practical Hands-on Training

• Realistic field simulations of ambush and checkpoint encounters
• First aid and trauma care in hostile settings
• Navigation, situational awareness, and survival drills
• Kidnap avoidance and escape techniques
• Stress management and decision-making under pressure

Benefits from the Course

• Enhanced personal security and situational awareness
• Confidence to work safely in volatile environments
• Practical survival and emergency response skills
• Certification recognized in security and humanitarian fields

Key Modules

• Understanding Hostile Environments
• Personal Security and Risk Management
• Emergency Medical Response
• Kidnap, Detention, and Survival Scenarios
• Communication and Evacuation Planning

Why You Must Register for This Course

• It offers real-world tested methods for survival and risk reduction.
• Taught by experienced security and crisis response professionals.
• Ideal for individuals and organizations deploying to conflict zones.

Who Should Attend

• Security and defense personnel
• Journalists, NGO workers, and humanitarian staff
• Corporate executives and field researchers
• Government and embassy staff in high-risk regions

Key Prerequisites

• Basic physical fitness
• Strong mental resilience

Willingness to engage in outdoor and stress-based scenarios