Training and Licensing

You’ve decided to take security guard training to get your Ontario security license or Alberta security license and may be concerned about the commitment to finishing a 40-hour long course and fitting it in to your daily life. That’s where online security guard courses, such as our online Alberta security training course (online ABST) and…

Security Guard Powers of Arrest and 10 Codes As part of your Ontario security training you will be required to know Ten Codes, a method of communication used by Professional Security Guards, outlined by the APCO (Association of Public Safety Communication) and about Powers of Arrest, or when you are entitled to make a Citizen’s…

Do you live in Calgary or Edmonton and need your Alberta Security License and aren’t sure where to start?  Well you have come to the right place. There are some steps to follow to work in security and be successful on the job.  We’ve outlined tips and answered common questions on how to get Alberta…

How to get your Security Guard License if you have a Criminal Record Do I have to inform the Ministry about my criminal record on my security license application? Yes. It’s best to be honest on the application because they will find out. A background check is a part of the Security Guard License application…

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….

How to Sign Up for Security Courses and Login Congratulations you’ve made the decision to take your Ontario Security Guard Training course or your Alberta Basic Security Training course and begin a rewarding career in the field of private security! Watch this demo video to get started! How to Sign up for a Security Guard Training…

How To Get Your Alberta Security License If you wish to work in the security field as a security guard or similar in Alberta, you will need to take Alberta basic security training (ABST) in order to get your Alberta security license. SGC is one of the premier providers of online security training and offers…

SGC (Security Guard Course Inc.) is pleased to announce a new course offering: MLEO Parking Bylaw Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.  In keeping with our vision of becoming Canada’s leading provider of online private security related training courses, the MLEO course provides students with all of the necessary knowledge covering relevant Canadian legislation to testifying in…

Safety First – What it means to be a Security Guard Our Ontario security training courses prepare you for a job in security in Scarborough, Brampton, Toronto, Ottawa, and beyond. That’s great, but what does that mean? Security isn’t what you see in the movies, a snoring guard asleep on the job while villains tiptoe…

You’ve completed your security guard course or private investigator training, taken your Emergency First Aid and CPR training, and passed your exam…congratulations! You may now apply for your security guard license. One of the things that must be included when applying for your license is a Guarantor Form, similar to that required when applying for…