Garvin Academy
Garvin Academy is an online education platform dedicated to teaching practical skills for freedom, privacy, preparedness, and financial independence in an increasingly digital and uncertain world.
Founded by Forrest Garvin, Garvin Academy focuses on real-world education that empowers individuals and families to protect their privacy, secure their assets, build resilient systems, and reduce dependence on centralized institutions. Courses are designed to be clear, actionable, and immediately usable — not theoretical or academic.
Garvin Academy offers training in areas such as:
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Online privacy and security
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Reducing digital footprints and data exposure
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Preparedness and self-reliance skills
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Cryptocurrency and digital assets
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Alternative business and income strategies
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Asset protection and personal freedom education
Through in-depth courses, live training, and practical resources, Garvin Academy helps students move from awareness to action. The goal is simple: equip people with the knowledge and tools they need to live more secure, prepared, and independent lives.
Garvin Academy Course Catalog
🔐 Privacy, Security & Personal Freedom
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Disappear on the Internet
Garvin Academy’s flagship course on reducing your digital footprint, limiting tracking, and protecting your online identity.
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Internet Privacy & Security
A deep dive into surveillance, data brokers, online tracking, and practical steps to secure your digital life.
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Spy Tech
Training on personal security technology, surveillance awareness, and tools used to enhance privacy and counter tracking.
🏢 Asset Protection & Financial Independence
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Checkbook IRA
A step-by-step course on setting up and managing a self-directed “checkbook control” IRA to invest in alternative assets beyond Wall Street.
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Ghost LLCs (Anonymous LLCs)
Teaches how to structure LLCs with privacy and asset protection in mind, reduce public exposure, and separate personal identity from business activity.
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Cryptocurrency / Digital Assets
Covers blockchain fundamentals, digital assets, secure storage, wallets, buying/selling, and crypto as part of financial preparedness.
💼 Business & Income Resilience
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Gain Freedom with a Home-Based Business
Focuses on building resilient income streams, entrepreneurship, and location-independent business models.
🧭 Preparedness & Self-Reliance
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Prepping 101 (Foundational Course)
Covers preparedness basics such as food, water, planning, mindset, and readiness for everyday disruptions.
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Survival Groups & Community Preparedness
Training on organizing, planning, and operating within preparedness groups and local communities.
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Family Emergency Planning
Helps families build clear, actionable emergency plans for real-world scenarios.
📡 Communications & Skills
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Emergency Communications (Offline)
Focuses on resilient communication methods including HAM radio and non-internet-dependent systems.
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Survival First Aid
Practical medical training tailored to emergencies, disasters, and off-grid scenarios.