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Alberta Security Guard License Exam Process

We are often asked how to book the Alberta Security License Exam as there are a few steps. Of course make sure you have already purchased the Alberta Security Guard Course first!  Below is a simple guide to our process:

ABST Exam Booking Procedure

Step 1:

● Complete the required 40 hours of online study.
● The timer must reflect a minimum of 40 hours logged time. You can log more than 40 hours if you wish.

 

Step 2:

● Notify us by email training@securityguardcourse.ca that you have completed the 40 hours and include this information:
○ FIRST NAME:
○ MIDDLE NAME(S):
○ LAST NAME:
○ DOB: YEAR/MONTH/DAY:
○ EMAIL:
○ FULL STREET ADDRESS:
○ CITY:
○ POSTAL CODE:

*Please include a copy of your driver’s licence so your mailing address can be verified.

 

Step 3:

● We will email you your Certificate of Completion and instructions to book your ONLINE
EXAM. If you are unable to register for your online exam please read Step 4.

 

Step 4:

If you are unable to book your online exam please let us know and we will send you a list of local certified exam
proctors.  If there are no local certified exam proctors, skip to STEP 5.

● You will contact these proctors and arrange an exam date.
● You will email us which proctor you have set your exam with and the date/time of the
exam.
● ***THIS EMAIL MUST BE SENT TO US 5 BUSINESS DAYS(MON-FRI) PRIOR TO THE
EXAM DATE.***

 

Step 5:

● If there are no local certified exam proctors you will arrange your exam with an
approved exam host (see list below) and email their contact information to us. Your
exam will be sent to the host where you will write it. We will then direct your host where
to send the exam for marking (only certified proctors can actually mark the exam).
● Approved Exam Hosts:

○ Public libraries
○ Educational Institutions
○ Active/Retired Teachers
○ Licensed Professionals including Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants (CA,
CGA, CMA), and Engineers
○ Active/Retired Police Officers
○ MLA/MP Offices

Step 6:
● Attend your exam.  We will email you your result within 7 days.

Exam Booking Cancellation Policy

1. If you need to cancel your in-person exam please contact the proctor directly.

2. If the emailed cancellation notice by student is received less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled exam, a $25.00 administrative charge will be billed to the student. This fee must be paid by the student prior to us rebooking an exam.

3. To re-book an exam, the student must repeat Steps 3 – 5 outlined above in the ABST exam booking procedure.

 

After Passing Your ABST Exam Successfully
Your certificate will be emailed from the Security Programs, Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services directly to your email address.
You can download and/or print a copy of the certificate and begin the licence application process.