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Every match, gig and night out in the UK runs on people who keep it safe.
Find the right SIA licence, book your training and see where the work can
take you.

What a security career actually looks like

Security officer on patrol at night

You spot trouble
before it starts.

Door supervisor keeping watch at a venue

You keep the night
running smooth.

CCTV operator monitoring control room screens

Everyone’s safe
because you’re there.

3 simple steps to start your security career

1

Book your SIA course

100+ training locations across the UK.
Find one near you and get started.


5 minutes to book online
2

Pass your exam

95% pass rate, first time.
Free retake if you don't. Same-day results.


3 to 6 days of training
3

Get licensed and start working

We help with your licence and connect
you to real security jobs.


Job ready within 3-6 weeks

Pick the right SIA course

Popular

Door Supervisor Training

6 days

Work the door at pubs, clubs and events


From £229.99 View dates

Security Guard Training

4 days

Static security shifts at shops, office and sites


From £189.99 View dates

CCTV Operator Training

3 days

Monitor sites from the control room


From £219.99 View dates

SIA Top-Up Refresher for Door Supervisor

2 days

Renew your Door Supervisor licence


From £129.99 View dates

SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guard

2 days

Renew your Security Guard licence


From £99.99 View dates

SIA Top-Up Training for Close Protection

5 days

Protect VIPs and high-profile clients


From £350.00 View dates

Pass the course, apply for your SIA licence

SIA Door Supervisor Licence

Door Supervisor Licence


Valid 3 years View details
SIA Security Guard Licence

Security Guard Licence


Valid 3 years View details
SIA CCTV Operator Licence

CCTV Operator Licence


Valid 3 years View details
SIA Close Protection Licence

Close Protection Licence


Valid 3 years View details
SIA Cash and Valuables in Transit Licence

CVIT Licence


Valid 3 years View details
Drone Operator Licence

Drone Licence


Valid 3 years View details

Which licence do you need?

Pick the job you want and we will point you at the right licence.

  • Door Supervisor
  • Patrol Officer
  • Security Officer
  • CCTV Operator
  • Retail Security
  • Nightclub/Doorman
  • Revenue Protection
  • Static Security Guard
  • Control Room Officer
  • Security Concierge
  • Bodyguard
  • VIP Security
Retail security is covered by the Door Supervisor licence.
Door Supervisor Licence
Most versatile

Door Supervisor Licence

Doors, events, retail, offices. Covers all guarding roles

Pay

£13 to £25 an hour


Training

6 days


Training from

£229.99


SIA licence

£204


Estimated total

£433.99

Security Guard Licence
Quickest to get

Security Guard Licence

Static guarding, patrols, key-
holding, retail

Pay

£12.71 to £18 an hour


Training

4 days


Training from

£189.99


SIA licence

£204


Estimated total

£393.99

CCTV Operator Licence
Indoor, tech-leaning

CCTV Operator Licence

Control rooms, public space
surveillance

Pay

£12.71 to £20 an hour


Training

3 days


Training from

£219.99


SIA licence

£204


Estimated total

£423.99

Close Protection Licence
The specialist route

Close Protection Licence

Bodyguard, VIP security, asset
protection

Pay

£25 to £100 an hour


Training

16 to 19 days


Training from

£1,994


SIA licence

£204


Estimated total

£2,198

Plenty of security officers hold two licences. The common pairing is Door Supervisor with CCTV: doors and events out front, control room work indoors.

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Try a mock exam before the real thing

The course ends in a multiple choice exam. Our mocks are free, online and built from real style questions for every licence. Do one on your phone now, so exam day feels like a rerun, not a surprise. Explore our security glossary for key terms and insights.

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Training centres across the UK

Training centres across
the UK

Courses run every week at 100+ training centres across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

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Already licensed?
Renew before it runs out

Top-up refresher courses for Door Supervisor, Security Guard and
Close Protection get you renewed and back on shift without a gap.

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Real stories from real people

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Heathrow
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Help centre
An SIA security course is a government-approved training required to apply for a Security Industry Authority licence. This course prepares you for roles in the UK’s private security sector. Completing a security course is the first legal step toward getting your UK security licence and working in the industry. It covers essential skills through practical and theory-based learning.
It depends on your career path. Popular security training courses include Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, and Close Protection—each leads to a different SIA security licence. Our security course finder helps match you to the right course for security based on your role and work environment.
Yes. From April 2025, most SIA licence renewals require a refresher course. Whether you’re renewing a door supervisor or security guard licence, refresher training security courses are now a legal requirement for staying compliant.
Take our free SIA mock exams online to prepare effectively. These simulate the real exam format, helping you practise key topics and reduce test-day stress. Mock exams are a smart way to boost your confidence and improve your chances of passing your security licence course the first time.
Get Licensed offers security training courses at over 85 UK locations. Simply search “security course near me” or “security courses near me” on our site to find accredited venues. All courses are SIA-approved, ensuring you're on track for your UK security licence.
An SIA refresher course includes updated first aid training, security legislation, and—for door supervisors—physical intervention techniques. It’s designed to keep your skills current for SIA licence renewal, and is part of the new 2025 licensing standards for all courses on security.
A mock exam replicates the actual SIA test so you can practise in a real exam format. It helps reduce anxiety, identify weak areas, and improve your readiness. Before sitting your security licence exam, taking a mock test is one of the best ways to succeed.
After completing your security licence course, the SIA licence process typically takes 2–3 weeks. Apply online and ensure your documents are correct. Whether it’s your first security industry authority license or a renewal, timely training and application speed up the process.

Get trained. Get licensed. Get working.

Your first shift is closer than you think.
All in about 3 weeks.

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