HEAT training explained, a video podcast
We developed a 43-minute video podcast that provides insight into what HEAT training is. In this podcast, Henrico and Ebe…
Advanced HEAT Course
Work and travel safely in high and extreme risk areas.
Return Home Safely.
Prepare for traveling and working in risk areas.
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Basic HEAT Course
Work and travel safely in medium and high-risk areas.
Safe Travel Course Plus
Work and travel safely in low and medium risk areas with limited access to medical healthcare.
Safe Travel Course
Work and travel safely in low and medium risk areas.
Refresher Course
Refresh your knowledge and skills to work in complex environments.
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Learning is gained through practice. With the help of a professional aggression actor and a medical actor, you gain an intensive learning experience. This gives you the confidence to set out on your journey.
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You are entitled to the best safety training. We have over 21 years of experience and have trained 24,000 participants. We are ISO 9001, Lloyd’s/Cedeo and CRKBO certified.
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If you experience mental or physical limitations, we will adapt the training accordingly. At the HEAT, a psychosocially trained staff member is also present, ensuring a safe learning environment for you.
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It's a wrap!
We concluded the ESDC Advanced HEAT course!
This five-day Hostile Environment Awareness Training, was organised together with the @European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and based on the @European Union's ESDC HEAT curriculum.
We hosted participants from the @European Space Agency - ESA, @EUPOL COPPS, @EUBAM Libya, @Council of the European Union, EUAM Ukraine, @European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA and EUSDI Benin.
We want to thank all the participants for their enthusiasm and energy.
We also thank the trainers, Hassan Chibani, Pieter Van Turennout, Henrico Kroek and Kris De Bie for their commitment to quality and their efforts to help the participants to get the most out of this training.
We also thank all the actors, co-trainers, @Antares Foundation, @Grip5, OOV Support, CSD back-office staff, and, last but not least, 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗸 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗺 for his support before, during, and after the course!
Today, the Advanced 5-day HEAT training began with an opening speech from Isak Enstrom, Training Manager from the @European Security and Defence College (ESDC).
Together with ESDC, we organise this course for participants of CSDP missions.
{hashtag|#|EuropeanUnion} {hashtag|#|EUForeignPolicy} {hashtag|#|CSDP} {hashtag|#|ESDC}
We are pleased that CSD has received the CEDEO certificate for the next two years!
Our clients rated us 9,5 out of 10.
Our partner OOV support made this beautiful badge to celebrate our cooperation, and it looks great!
A huge thank you to Huub, our dedicated contact person, for coordinating this. He’s on the brink of new adventures, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. We appreciate all your support, Huub!
Today is World NGO Day!
CSD honours the remarkable missions and contributions of over 10 million nonprofits (NGOs) and the 50 million extraordinary individuals who drive them forward.
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The new @International NGO Safety & Security Association (INSSA) website looks great! 👍
https://inssa.org/
The Middle East is one of the most insecure hotspots in the world.
Being prepared before deployment is essential and a significant responsibility.
In our 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻, you learn to enhance your security awareness and improve your skills.
This way, you can do your work and 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆.
(Check our website for the Basic HEAT training in Amman, scheduled for March 31-April 2, 2026)
We organised a HEAT train-the-trainer to keep ourselves up to date.
We just want to share this beautiful picture of our clubhouse.
A great place to learn and share ideas! 👍
We start 2026 with a new website!
The site is already live, check it out: https://lnkd.in/exS47qCn 👍
