Testimonials

I've been in the British Police Force for over 25 years and was pretty reticent about attending another HEST course.  I have to say, I have nothing negative to say about the training.  It totally exceeded my expectations.  Ben and his team have a unique style of delivery which enables him to relate to a very broad student base.  I would defiantly attend another of his courses.

Training in Afghanistan - October 2011 - Senior British Police Officer serving with Supernational

I've done several of these HEAT courses both with the German Army and the UN.  I have to say yours was the most relevant and accesible. Thank you.

Training in Afghanistan - October 2011 - Former NGO member

This course was both stimulating and relevant.  It has helped me and my team become aware of
the unique threats whilst working here in Afghanistan, and has provided us with
real world solutions to enable us to work here in a safer way.  Thanks to Ben and his excellent team.

Training in Afghanistan - June 2011 - Coalition Police Officer

Thanks a lot guys for your focused training sessions.  It was valuable as well as fun for me as a civilian to get fresh knowledge, new views and approaches about security and related issues.   You give energetic training.
Training in Georgia - Febuary 2011 - Delegate from EU

Thanks, it was great pleasure to attend your training. I've found it very professional, interesting and useful.
Training in Georgia - November 2010 - EU delegate

It was really very interesting and I personally appreciate your endeavours and proficiency during the entire training session.
Training in Georgia - November 2010 - Romanian delegate

Thank you very much for the HEST training.  It was really interesting to participate to all the activities.  At first because of qualities of the instructors and your teaching ability.  Next because of the English language which was really adapted to our level.  Finally because when I will be back to my squadron I will talk about this experience to other Gendarmes!
Training in Georgia - October 2010 - French Gendarme

HEST was useful and interesting for all of us, thanks to your exceptional professionalism and exciting sense of humour.
Training in Georgia - May 2010 - European delegate

Thank you very much for a very interesting week of information. I really enjoyed it.  See you probably somewhere around the world.
Training in Georgia - May 2010 - European delegate from Holland

"It was a real privilege to work with you".
Close Protection Haiti - March 2010 - Principal, Global Consultancy Group

"Many thanks for the excellent course which made me much more aware of security issues."
Training - March 2010 - Political Advisor for Central Asia

"Your full engagement really made the course. You are very perceptive, which I noticed throughout the course, and you have a very good judgement of how to deal with situations. With my background and all experience I have from hostile countries, your course covered mainly everything. Thanks!"
Training - February 2010 - European Commission, Sweden

"Thanks for the training last week; it was informative and useful, the practical elements made the course. I would definitely like to stay in touch".
Training - February 2010 - Headquarters Operations Desk

"I wanted to express my thanks to all the instructors, this course was just great, if every instructor could be as professional as they were, we would nearly live in a perfect world. It was in my opinion the best course I followed in my life, really great".
Training - October 2009 - EU Field Officer

"Many thanks for this highly valuable training document which will help us to stay alert on any security issue, and provide a standard within the mission. This will also help me personally in my security officer duty to constantly advise staff members to refer to this document, as a reminder to what they were taught".
Training - October 2009 - EU Security Officer

"I appreciated the training very much. The content was relevant and well balanced; the trainers' approach very interactive. The trainers' skills and knowledge clearly based on a broad experience in conflict environment. It was a great pleasure to work with all of you and it was an extremely useful and informing experience".
Training - September 2009 - EU Delegate, Master in Training & Development/University of Sheffield

"The team were most impressive, briefed me on arrival on board, trained the crew and made them aware of these procedures, and gave us confidence transiting through the Gulf of Aden - we highly recommend these guys".
Maritime Gulf of Aden - June 2009 - Ship's Captain

"Thanks a lot for an intensive weeks time, where I really got something to think about. Even though I've been in several UN missions I learned that it's not the same as being in control of a convoy or dealing with a first aid incident. It was very useful and I'm glad to have been in the course".
Training - May 2009 - Supranational Delegate

"Great team and a pleasure to be with, very professional and a slick operation".
Land Services - April 2009 - Energy Company, Middle East