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Argus Europe Limited - real testimonials from real people!

These are real testimonials from real people. We have included their e-mail addresses or websites with their permission so get in touch with them and ask them about their time with us. Do your research now and ensure that you select the right training provider. How many other training providers give you this information to help you make a decision? This is just a selection of the testimonials that we get, the hard copies are available for anyone to inspect should you wish to do so.

Darren Bowker-Praed, February 2012, FPOS(I), Surveillance, PI
The courses were hugely enjoyable; i left having had a rewarding experience. Whether you are coming from a military background, have previous security sector experience or not,  EVERYONE, no matter their background or experience has something to gain from these courses. darrenbp (at) me.com

Terry Jones, January 2012, CP, Surveillance, PI
Very enjoyable course, learned a lot and delivered well. No nonsense training, all hands on stuff. tez07 (at) hotmail.com

Stephen Hurst, January 2012, CP, Surveillance
Outstanding course, very well laid out with subject matter expert instructors. steveh2566 (at) hotmail.co.uk

Danny Atkinson, January 2012, CP, Surveillance
Excellent ran course, expert DS. A lot to take on over the 3 weeks but taught in an excellent format. Thoroughly enjoyed. dannya95 (at) live.co.uk  

Chris Hatton, January 2012, FPOS (I)
This course was enjoyable and very beneficial. The instructors had a vast array of knowledge and made studying 1st Aid enjoyable. chrishatton968 (at) hotmail.com

Terry Jones, January 2012, FPOS (I)
A real no nonsense course delivered extremely well. I will recommend this to the rest of my staff. tez071 (at) hotmail.com

Sarah Tough, January 2012, FPOS (I)
Absolutely unreal, enjoyed every second, has to be one of the best instructors out there if not the best. Thanks!!! tough_sarah (at) hotmail.co.uk 

Henrik Grip, December 2011, CP, Surveillance, PI
An excellent course. For me as an overseas student with English as my second language i was well taken care of by the instructors and also the other students. HIGHLY recommend the courses. henrik.grip (at) gmail.com

Dale Gordon, December 2011, CP, Surveillance, PI
Thoroughly enjoyed my course with Argus Europe, money very, very well spent. dale-gordon (at) hotmail.com  

Andy Lanaghan, December 2011, 3 Para, CP, Surveillance, PI
A good challenging course, learnt a lot about all subjects. lancers_3207 (at) hotmail.com 

Mark Singer, December 2011, Royal Marine, CP, Surveillance , PI
Excellent hands on - you are taken out of your comfort zone at times. Backed up with excellent subject knowledge.

Sean Paine, December 2011, CP, Surveillance, PI,
Having left the UK Military some 8 months ago it was great to be back working with  guys with a similar background. Great banter, instructor knowledge is great and lots of hands on. seanpaine (at) hotmail.co.uk

Andrew Murley, December 2011 FPOS (I)
Good effective course, teaches what you need to know with no b/s. Highly recommended. drew (at) drewmurley.com 

Martin Melrose, December 2011 FPOS (I)
I would thoroughly recommend this course to any of my colleagues. 

R Rotchford, December 2011 FPOS (I)
A very informative course in a relaxed atmosphere throughout! rocky8288 (at) yahoo.co.uk

Paul Gordon, December 2011 FPOS (I)
An excellent course! Relaxed & pitched at a level that everyone could understand and relate to. airborneflash (at) hotmail.co.uk 

Rob Proctor (November 2011) CP, Surveillance, PI & FPOS (I)
Excellent course, fast paced and intense, lessons learnt very quickly. Good class size and instructor knowledge/experience very relevant. robproc645 (at) hotmail.co.uk 

Russell Billington (November 2011) FPOS (I)
A very friendly and approachable team that are willing to repeat in areas which i did not fully understand. Fantastic instructor capabilities. bill_73 (at) hotmail.com 

Stewart Pollock (November 2011) FPOS (I)
Brilliant course, plenty of hands on, lots of interaction. stewymfc (at) hotmail.com 

Dave Brodrick (November 2011) CP, Surveillance, PI & FPOS (I)
Excellent course with a huge amount of practical work involved. A heavy workload at times, however this was very rewarding. Surveillance phase is outstanding and exciting! davebrods546 (at) yahoo.co.uk 

Paul "Woody" Woodley, Grenadier Guards (October 2011) CP & Surveillance
A few of my work colleagues have completed other CP Courses however  the feedback i got back from them before booking a CP cse was that they where there just to make up the numbers and alot of the cse was classroom based (depth by powerpoint).  i was informed about this cse by someone who has been CPO for the last 8 years.  With the Argus Europe course you get instructors that treat you and teach you like you are an adult, with excellent knowledge of all subjects. paul_john_woodley (at) hotmail.com

Steve Wilkins, Royal Marines Commando (October 2011) CP, Surveillance, PI
Anyone thinking about a career in the CP/Surveillance industry cannot go far wrong with this course. An intense but enjoyable 3 weeks and as the saying goes, "you get out what you put in"! jorjitoon (at) yahoo.co.uk

Ross Dewhurst, 3 Para (October 2011) CP,  Surveillance, PI
Excellent course, will recommend to all Para Reg wishing to do their resettlement. rossdewhurst (at) hotmail.co.uk

Francis Callaway, Infantry Soldier (October 2011) CP
Instructors knowledge was very good, course content was very, very good. I would recommend this course to others and i already have done from previously having completed the surveillance course. franciscallaway (at) btinternet.com

Gavin Jones, SNO Welsh Guards (September 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
By far the most interesting and satisfying course i have done in 14 years in the army. High tempo, yet rewarding with immense satisfaction. whitehawk114 (at) hotmail.com 

Paul Biddiss, 3 Para (September 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
I would highly recommend this course as the 1st stop in breaking in to the Close Protection industry . The approach is one of a high pace yet straight forward, teaching the right skills needed to advance in this industry. pbiddis (at) aol.com

Dave Salmon, 3 Para (September 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
The vast knowledge and experiences of the instructors is paramount to the the success of the course. Recommended to anyone. davesalmon2011 (at) yahoo.co.uk 

Lewis Barlow, 2 Para (september 2011) CP & Surveillance 
Very enjoyable course, second to none. Content and knowledge provided was excellent. I have learned a huge amount and feel confident about going forward in my new career. I had a few worries being the most junior guy on the course but this did not hinder me at all. A steep learning curve but it was manageable. Highly recommend this course! badger.barlow (at) hotmail.co.uk 

Andrew Ralph, SNO Welsh Guards (September 2001) CP, Surveillance & PI
Course detail was outstanding! The surveillance phase was a real eye opener. andy-ralph(at) hotmail.co.uk 

Mark Thompson, WOII RA (August 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI

If you want a hands on course, this is the one! mark@lateosurveillance.co.uk 

Steve Brown, Former Air Dispatch & 4 Para (August 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
Fantastic course, can't fault it in anyway. Instructors were spot on in all aspects - i would recommend this course to anyone wishing to pursue a career in CP or Surveillance. browstev3@hotmail.co.uk 

Phil Banks, Security Professional (August 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
Brilliant course, tough and intense but enjoyable. great content with quality instruction. Being from a none military background i wasn't sure that i would be able to carry out what was asked but surprised myself. Excellent practical content. phil-684@hotmail.com 

Phil Mcdonald, Royal Marine Commando (August 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI

Very good course, thorough & enjoyable. DS subject knowledge is outstanding, highly recommended. 

Hugh Keir, 3 Para (June 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
The immense effort and enthusiasm of the instructors combined with their subject knowledge in all areas made this a challenging but equally enjoyable course. I feel as prepared as i can be for my next step in to the Close Protection industry.

Paul Furlong, Welsh Guards (June 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
The Argus Course was exceptional. the knowledge and experience of the instructors was second to none. This course is not about classroom learning but practical exercises. You will gain valuable experience in a variety of scenarios. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! p.furlong@hotmail.co.uk 

James Martin, Welsh Gaurds (June 2011) CP, Surveillance, PI
From day 1 i was confident that the instructors knew what they were doing, this was further proven throughout the course. They were willing to help at all times, even over a beer after hours which made for a great atmosphere. jamesmartin@live.co.uk

Matthew Davies, Welsh Guards (May 2011) CP & Surveillance
A lot of my mates have done some of the bigger named CP Courses but the feedback was that they felt like they were in a sausage factory. With Argus you get instructors that actually care about the job that they teach & the industry that they are in! mj-davies@live.co.uk

Nick Howard, (May 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI
The instructors were really excellent, it has been an excellent experience! n.howard82@yahoo.com

Darren Bradford, (April 2011) Surveillance Course
Thank you Brian and Nick for a great course. I learnt more in this week than in the last 3 years during which time i have been carrying out surveillance/private investigations on a part-time basis. Living with the rest of the guys was good as you get to know each other. comacchiopi@googlemail.com

Chris Brook, (May 2011) Surveillance Course
An awesome course that i would recommend to anyone interested in doing surveillance. cjbrook@hotmail.co.uk

Pat Collins, (April 2011) CP & Surveillance
An excellent course which i thoroughly recommend to anyone who wished to take part in this industry. You will not get this experience anywhere else. patrickcollins07@gmail.com

Robert Uchendu, (April 2011) CP & Surveillance
The course was excellent and was taught in a manner that helped us learn a lot. The instructors know their subject matter and i would recommend this course to anyone interested in Close Protection. robertuchendu@yahoo.co.uk

Oliver Maitland, (April 2011) CP & Surveillance Course
I found this course absolutely outstanding and enjoyed every second! info@oliverclean.co.uk

Jonathan Sissons, (March 2011) CP & Surveillance Course
Excellent course. I have no military background and thought that i would struggle but with clear, informative instruction i was able to take all of the lessons onboard. Clear and informative. jonathon.sissonss3@yahoo.co.uk

Mark Evans, Ex Kings Regiment (March 2011) CP & Surveillance
I was recommended this course by a friend and have not been disappointed. The course was comprehensive, easy to understand and thoroughly enjoyable. I learned new skills from all modules. m.evans6722@live.co.uk

Gary Gibson, Ex 2 Scots (March 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI Course
Good instruction from very experienced instructors that gave you the knowledge needed to operate as CPO. A thoroughly enjoyable course. gibson1gary@aol.com

Calum McCready, WOI Brecon, 1 Scots (February 2011) CP, Surveillance & PI Course
An excellent course with first class instruction. Anyone out there searching for a course provider need look no further. calum894@btinternet.com

Stuart Patey, ex 1 Para (February 2011) CP, Surveillance, PI Course
Excellent course, very glad to have done my training here. Course content, subject matter and professionalism was second to none. Good instructors who are passionate about what is being taught. Would highly recommend the course to anyone. stuart.patey@googlemail.com

Andrew Goulding (February 2011) CP, Surveillance, PI Course
The course had the right balance of theory and practical. The course was made easier by the subject matter knowledge of the instructors. andy-goulding@hotmail.co.uk

Reg Pierce, PT Corps (January 2011)
This course has been considerably intense yet stimulating and provided me with the knowledge of becoming a professional and effective operator. I have been in the military for 14 years and this has been the best course I have done to date. pierceregan@aol.com

Gareth Timmins, Ex Royal Marine (January 2011)
Best 3 week training course I've ever attended. Totally unexpected, hard and intense but really enjoyable. Learning new skills every day! gaztimmins@hotmail.co.uk

Kevin Stevens, Former UK Military (January 2011)
A very well ran course, fantastic amount of knowledge passed on. stevo7518@hotmail.com

Kyle Carr (November 10) Mauy Tai Fighter
The course was superb. Clear cut instruction that I could understand and learn from even though I have no military background. kylecarr21@yahoo.com

Simon Smith (November 10) Former Royal Green Jacket
I came on to this course hoping to gain good knowledge of how to operate as a CPO, I leave with more than I could ever have expected. Excellent from start to finish. ssmithsps@yahoo.co.uk

Jay Steed (November 10) Parachute Regiment
This was my 2nd course in 3 years. I had very high expectations of the course which were more than reached throughout with excellent lessons. Course instructors were excellent and ironed out all hesitations that I may have had about entering the circuit. steedpara@hotmail.com

Elizabeth Newbery (October 10) ex RMP

This course has a very hands on approach to learning, it's hard work but definitely the best way to learn. Great instructors and course content. I have come away feeling confident about my future in this field. eanewbery@aol.co.uk

Rob McGill (October 10) ex HM Forces
This course is highly recommended to people of all backgrounds. The instructor to student ratio is possibly the best available, allowing for high intensity learning in a short space of time. robmcgill@talktalk.net

S Redford, (September 10)
Very good and to the point - it is a very hands-on course with instructors who pass on all of their knowledge and are very professional and helpful. The strengths of the course was the knowledge passed down by the instructors and how it was presented. The course was really well conducted. I couldn't see any weaknesses. reders1@hotmail.co.uk

Kerry Boardwell (September 10) WOII Royal Marines
The strengths of the course was definately the subject knowledge of the instructors and the emphasis on the practical training. The exercises were conducted realistically. The course lived up to and exceeded my expectations. First class instruction, excellent subject knowledge with high emphasis on the important parts of surveillance and close protection, highly recommended. kerryboardwell@yahoo.co.uk

Paul Grieves (September 10)
One of the strengths of the course was the knowledge of all the course aspects that were instructed and taught. There were no weaknesses.Very thorough course, wealth of knowledge from both instructors. Instructions of course aspects taught very well. A definite course to do if wishing to pursue a career in surveillance or close protection. jimmygrieves158@hotmail.com 

Mark Bailey, (August 10), RAF Regiment, Joint Surveillance & CP Course 
The instructors, were very knowledgeable and approachable. From my point of view it is the best course in the country. The course is hard but if you put the effort in it will leave you armed to join the CP world. mf.pa@hotmail.co.uk

Ash McLagen, (August 10) ex 1 Para, Joint Surveillance & CP Course 
An excellent course that gives an abundance of practical skills and experience. amclagen@hotmail.co.uk

Rachel Stojanovic, (July 10), ex UK Military, Surveillance Course May 2010
Excellent course. My knowledge of surveillance and confidence has increased immensely. The instructors explanation and teaching techniques was excellent - no mucking about, just good training. rachel.stojanovic@hotmail.co.uk

Rob Curran, (June 10), ex Royal Marine, Joint CP & Surveillance Course May 2010
Excellent course throughout. Well run and chief instructors subject matter is unbelievable. I feel a wealth of experience and knowledge has been passed on. rob.curran2001@yahoo.co.uk.

WOII Stephen Balchin, (May 2010), CP, Surveillance & PI, Paratrooper
The course was excellent, very professional instructors. Very informative. stephenbalchin112@hotmail.com

Scott Ingram, (May 2010), CP, Surveillance, Ibiza Security. 
Brilliant course! Very steep learning curve, but if you want to progress and achieve in a Close Protection role then this course is a must! Knowledge and experience of instructors is excellent. A fantastic experience. Thanks guys! scott3uk@yahoo.com

Graham Noon, (May 2010), CP, Surveillance & PI, Former Paratrooper
This was a very enjoyable course. Everyone can learn from this type of training. It has a relaxed atmoshpere and constant help is on hand to explain any misunderstandings. gwnoon@hotmail.com

Dave McColl, (April 2010), CP & Surveillance, UK Military
First class instruction, thorough knowledge of all subject areas, perfect pace. Would recommend this course as a definite to anyone wishing to work in the CP field. mc5225&googlemail.com

Dean Swinscoe, (April 2010), CP & Surveillance, ex Royal Marines Commando
Time spent on this course was worth every penny. Professionally run throughout with knowledgeable and experienced instructors. swinbeen@yahoo.co.uk

Amanda Campbell, (Nov 09), CP & Surveillance, ex UK Military
Two of the most genuine guys I've ever met. I had no idea what was really involved in the OPS side of CP. I'm grateful to them for teaching me what I needed to know. I believe that I can now go on to make a success of my career. pink36@hotmail.co.uk

Matt Adey, (Nov 09), Surveillance & Private Investigation, ex Para
This course delivers a large amount of information in a short period of time in a practical format. adey8629@hotmail.com

Jamie Selby, (Nov 09), Surveillance & Private Investigation, PI
I REALLY enjoyed this course & appreciated the advice and encouragement from the instructors when I found it challenging. Will be back for more! jamie.selby@btinternet.com

Zaheer Boomgaard, (Oct 09), CP & Surveillance, part-time Police Officer
I'm REALLY glad that I travelled from South Africa to do this course with guys that actually practice what they teach! boomgaard@polka.co.za

Jim Ball, (Nov 09), Surveillance, ex UK Military
EXCELLENT course with experienced, working instructors. Up to date equipment. jthestella@msn.com

Martin Cartwright, (Sept 09), CP & Surveillance, ex RMP
Excellent, well taught and owing to the intense practical approach, important lessons stuck VERY quickly. Well worth it. mcartwright@precom.co.uk

Sean Naisbitt, (August 09), Joint CP & Surveillance, ex Royal Marine
Tremendous course, you'll get out what you put in to it. Brian & Nick have a wealth of experience & knowledge. Very hands on practical course. royalnez@hotmail.co.uk

Zai Hussien, (August 09) Joint CP & Surveillance, ex Police
A great course. Very thorough. A great investment. zoomzai@hotmail.com

Damian Woods, (June 09), Joint CP & Surveillance, ex UK Military
This course was challenging but enjoyable! I've learned a lot in a short period of time and I am sure that this will stand me in good stead for future employment. damoe4654@hotmail.co.uk

Garry Dawson, (June 09), Joint CP & Surveillance, ex Military
Excellent course, intense, so much to learn in a short space of time. Left me wanting more! garry@irishbroadband.net

Alan Lovett, (June 09), Joint CP & Surveillance, ex UK Military
Excellent course with knowledgeable instructors. 100% recommended to anybody wishing to work in CP/Surveillance. alan79@live.co.uk

Sam Burns, (June 09), Surveillance Course, IT Security Specialist
I found the course to be well constructed with excellent lessons provided. What I enjoyed the most was that there was plenty of time spent on the ground learning the skill sets required. The no nonsense attitude of instructors who taught me was well received from instructors that actually are operational using these skills. It must be noted this is not an attendance course like so many others in the market! For further information about me please consult: www.trackclarity.co.uk

Tony Corrie, (July 09) Surveillance Course, ex UK Military
I have been in this business for 30+ years, both as a civilian and whilst in the military. I wanted to be taught by people that practice what they preach. This is without doubt the best course I have ever been on and I would recommend it to anyone. Please visit my website for further information about me. www.briareussecurity.com

Rick Nuttall, (June 09), CP & Surveillance, MD of Gemstone Executive Protection
An excellent course with superb tuition. Very enjoyable. For more information about Gemstone Executive Protection please visit our website at: www.gemstoneexecutiveprotection.co.uk

Charles Hutton, (June 09) CP & Surveillance, former UK Armed Forces
The course and instructors are of an exceptional standard. The knowledge and skills that I have gained will stand me in good stead for my future career. charlie_hutton@hotmail.co.uk

Matt Lane, (May 09) CP & Surveillance, Ex Royal Marines Commando
The course is very thorough and hardwork, if you put the hard work in you will reap the rewards. mattlane79@live.co.uk

Mark Watson, (May 09) CP & Surveillance, Serving Soldier
A difficult yet rewarding course taught by very experienced, professional instructors. markwatson7@hotmail.co.uk

Robert McAllister, (May 09) CP & Surveillance, Ex UK Soldier
The instructors were helpful and never once belittled any course members. I learned a great deal on this course which I shall use to my advantage in the future. bigrab6216@hotmail.com

Ray Baty, (March 09) CP & Surveillance, Ex Royal Marines Commando
Really interesting course. Brian & Nick know their stuff. Loved learning surveillance techniques. Great course. raymondo1664@tiscali.co.uk

John McMeekin, (March 09) CP & Surveillance, Ex Scotts Guards
Excellent course, very hands on and done the way it should be. Sets a good standard for anyone getting into surveillance or CP work. EVERYONE should do this course. johnmcmeekin@hotmail.co.uk

Alex Lanyi, (March 09) CP & Surveillance Course, Ex Para Regt
Very good course with lots to learn. alexplanyi@aol.com

Robert Lawrence, (January 09) CP & Surveillance Course, MD Own Business 
Unlike many courses, this is not an attendance course. You will be required to put in a lot of effort but for those who do, they will gain the knowledge and skills required to begin a career as a Professional Close Protection Operative. From now on, I will be putting all my guys through the Agrus Europe course. www.keyguarduklimited.co.uk

Ryan Naish, (January 09) CP Course, Ex Para regt, Aegis Operator
"Great instructors with excellent subject matter knowledge based on real life experience. An extremely testing and enjoyable course." ryan9281@hotmail.co.uk

Nick Peacher, (January 09) CP Course, Royal Anglians
"A thoroughly enjoyable and challenging course that is direct and to the point"  nicky-p-27@hotmail.com

Jim Brightwell, (September 08) Close Protection Course, Ex RMP, Aegis Operator
"If you are thinking of doing a course then do your research, look at the course content and the experience/quality of the instructors. Some people talk a good course, Argus Europe deliver a good course - that is the difference! This course should be the benchmark for all courses." jim_b378@hotmail.com

Max Williamson (August 08) Close Protection Course, Ex 216 Signals
"This course redefines the word thorough! The instructors have a wealth of knowledge and it shows! Thankyou."  Please visit my website at www.komodored.com

Terry Coxon (August 08) Close Protection Course, Ex Artillery, CP last 5 years
"Extremely demanding course, thorough beyond belief. I have been involved as part of a CP Team for the last 5 yeras but learnt an unbelieviable amount while on this course. Hard work, highly rated, good fun. Please visit my website at www.shelldrakesecurity.co.uk

John Featherstone, (June & July 08) CP & Surveillance Course, EX Tankie
2 excellent courses, both intense, both hard work but both very rewarding. Excellent post course assistance has contributed to me now being fulltime on the circuit. The teaching style puts you at ease and the practical exercises give you the experience and confidence to get out there and do it for real! www.johnfeatherstone.co.uk

Richie Cooper (June 08) Close Protection Course, Civilian
"Coming from a non military background I still found the course manageable although intense and left wanting more! You could spend years listening to these guys and still learn something new everyday" Please visit my personal on-line CV for more information about me at www.richardjamescooper.co.uk

James Darwin (July 08) - Situational Awareness Course, Businessman
"2 superb days of intense, useful, practical exercises to protect me, my business and my family" jamesdarwin@hotmail.com

Damian Herrick (March 08) - Former New Zealand Police Officer.
"Amazing course, the experience of Brian, Nick & Bob is UNQUESTIONABLE. A very intensive 3 weeks with a steep learning curve but VERY rewarding!" drherrick@gmail.com

Richard White (Feb 08) - T.L. Erinys.
"The surveillance course was the most comprehensive and intense course I have done for a long time. Minimum classroom and maximum practical" stnicholas57@hotmail.com

Steve Cahill (Jan 08) - S.A.C. Dip.
"Very professional set up ran by very experienced operators. No short cuts." stevecahill70@hotmail.com

Darren Leach (Dec 07) - Ex Soldier.
"The course was outstanding and the learning potential was enormous. Brian and Nick know what they are talking about in this game. An eye opening experience I would recommend to anyone". pauline979@btinternet.com

Guy Keighley (Nov 07) - Ex RSM of Close Protection Longmoor.
"A thoroughly professional and well ran course I would recommend to anyone" guykeighley@hotmail.com

Darren Mackay (April 06) - Ex South African Defence Force Paratrooper.
"I´d recommend any course run by Brian & Nick. I was still learning after I left and phoned them since leaving to tell them this!" dazsamackay@aol.com

Jaco Bothma (April 06) - Ex South African Defence Force.
"An enormous amount learnt from some very experienced guys" jpbothma@yahoo.com

Tom Powell (March 06) - Former US Navy Seal.
"I am an experienced operator but still learnt a lot from the course, particularly on the surveillance side of things. Thanks guys!" powellt02@gmail.com

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