Frequently Asked Questions
A five-step learning cycle forged from decades of operational practice. Students experience, apply, and prove skills until they become reflexive.
General
What is Mutara Solutions?
A training and advisory company specializing in behavioral operations, high-risk travel preparation, and tailored consulting. We deliver immersive, scenario-driven courses powered by the Mutara Method™ and provide boutique advisory for unique, mission-critical challenges.
What makes you different?
Founded by a former Special Operations Intelligence Officer with 20+ years, 13 deployments, 3,400+ interrogations, and 250 source meetings—developing unique insights into how to get people to yes in high-stakes, no-fail environments. He operated individually or in small teams across hazardous regions of the Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Who are your instructors?
Every instructor brings 20+ years of experience. No entry-level or intermediate trainers. Backgrounds include special operations, intelligence, law enforcement, corporate leadership, and academia.
Where are you based?
Northern Virginia; we deliver worldwide.
Training Programs
What courses do you offer?
Behavioral Operations (5 days) — built on From the Booth to the Boardroom, a book written by our founder and CEO.
High-Risk Traveler (5 days) — developed from The High-Risk Traveler’s Guide.
Future offerings include negotiation, executive presence, and team leadership.
What is the Mutara Method™?
Five steps: Clarity → Immersion → Feedback Loop → Integration →Stress Test. Students progress from understanding to applied mastery.
Are courses open enrollment or private?
Courses are delivered privately to client organizations.
What is the maximum class size?
We recommend up to 25–30 students; larger cohorts can be supported with additional instructors.
Do you train internationally?
Yes — our instructors deliver programs worldwide, including in austere and high-risk environments.
Do students receive a certificate?
Yes — every graduate receives a certificate of completion.
Are courses customizable?
Premium: request instructors by background (law enforcement, intelligence, corporate sales, etc.).
Executive Masterclass: hand-select instructors; bespoke modules; advisory cell supports leadership on employing the newly trained team.
Do you provide course materials?
Yes — all students receive workbooks, exercises, and scenario materials.
Can you provide training in secure or sensitive environments?
Yes — our instructors are cleared professionals experienced in classified settings.
Training Tiers & Pricing
Is pricing per student or per course?
Standard
1 Primary + 1 Secondary; 5 days; materials; AAR; certificates.
Premium
1 Primary + 2 Secondaries; enhanced scenarios; extended Q&A; request instructor backgrounds.
Executive Masterclass
1 Primary + 2 Secondaries plus a hand-selected Advisory Cell; leadership roundtables; bespoke modules.
Contact us for pricing
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Optional add-ons (venue, role-players, specialized equipment) are quoted in advance if requested.
Do you offer NGO or nonprofit pricing?
Yes — tailored pricing is available.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes — a deposit is required to reserve training dates; balance due pre-delivery.
Payment via wire, ACH, or credit card (with fee).
Do you charge extra for international training?
Instructor travel and per diem are included. Extended or unique deployments can be custom-scoped.
Advisory & Consulting
What advisory services do you offer?
Comprehensive Risk Management, Behavioral Advisory, and Custom Solutions (executive coaching, diagnostics, red-teaming, playbooks).
What are your advisory tiers?
Standard: project-based.
Premium: retainer with periodic updates and targeted consults.
Executive Tier: 24/7/365 access, immediate response, embedded support.
Is advisory support remote or in person?
Both — delivered securely online or on site.
How does billing work for advisory services?
Standard: project or hourly.
Premium and Executive: retainer-based for guaranteed access and continuity.
Instructors
Can clients choose their instructors?
Yes — Premium clients can request instructors by background, and Executive Masterclass clients may hand-select specific instructors.
Are your instructors certified?
Yes — many hold advanced degrees, professional certifications, or government qualifications.
Do your instructors have international experience?
Yes — global operational, intelligence, and corporate experience.
Logistics
Where are courses delivered?
At client facilities, neutral venues, or secure locations arranged by Mutara Solutions.
Do you provide equipment?
Yes — specialized training aids (medical dummies, scenario props, role-player support) as needed.
What are classroom requirements?
Space for breakout sessions, projector/AV capability, and open floor space for exercises.
Do you offer online training?
Primarily in-person for immersion, but select advisory services and limited virtual training may be provided.
Security & Confidentiality
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes — non-disclosure agreements are standard for both training and advisory engagements.
Can you handle sensitive information?
Yes — handled by cleared professionals experienced in classified environments.
Are your courses export-controlled?
All programs comply with U.S. export and disclosure regulations; training content is based on published works and operational experience.
Do you work with government clients?
Yes — our instructors have extensive government and military experience.
Do you keep training or advisory records?
No client data or materials are retained beyond the engagement unless requested.
Aftercare & References
Do you provide after-course support?
Yes — post-course consultation sessions are available, and advisory clients receive structured follow-up.
Do you provide references?
Yes — professional references available upon request.
Can you customize a program for us?
Absolutely — all programs can be tailored to client requirements; Executive Masterclass and Executive Tier Advisory are designed for bespoke customization.