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Provincially recognised security training delivered by instructors who have worked the posts they teach — from your first licence through to advanced certification.

Courses

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Every course maps to a real licensing or employment outcome. Book in class or online, and we will guide you through the provincial application.

01

Alberta Basic Security Training

The provincially mandated ABST programme covering the Alberta Security Services and Investigators Act, legal authorities, use of force theory, note taking, report writing and professional conduct — the licence prerequisite for every security worker in Alberta.

Duration
40 hours
Delivery
In-class or Online
Course details
02

Alberta Private Investigator Training

Provincially approved investigator training covering surveillance technique, evidence handling, statement taking, privacy legislation and courtroom testimony, preparing candidates for the Alberta PI licensing examination.

Duration
55 hours
Delivery
In-class
Course details
03

Bouncer / Licensed Premises Security

Specialist training for door supervisors in licensed premises: intoxication assessment, refusal of entry, ejection technique, capacity management and working alongside AGLC and police.

Duration
16 hours
Delivery
In-class
Course details
04

Use of Force & Handcuffing — Recertification

Annual recertification of control tactics, handcuffing technique, articulation and reporting standards for officers who already hold a current use-of-force qualification.

Duration
8 hours
Delivery
In-class
Course details
05

Conflict De-Escalation

Practical verbal de-escalation for frontline officers — threat assessment, tactical communication, managing emotionally escalated and mental-health-affected individuals, and disengagement.

Duration
8 hours
Delivery
In-class or Online
Course details
06

Online Use of Force & Handcuffing

The theory component of use-of-force certification delivered online, covering the force response continuum, legal authority under the Criminal Code and articulation standards, with an in-person practical assessment.

Duration
6 hours
Delivery
Online + practical
Course details
07

Security Guard Dispatcher

Control-room and dispatch training covering radio procedure, alarm triage, guard deployment, escalation protocols, incident logging and coordination with emergency services.

Duration
12 hours
Delivery
In-class
Course details
08

Online Loss Prevention Training

Retail loss prevention fundamentals: shrinkage sources, surveillance and observation technique, lawful detention and arrest, evidence preservation and civil recovery.

Duration
10 hours
Delivery
Online
Course details