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.
You spot trouble
before it starts.
You keep the night
running smooth.
Everyone’s safe
because you’re there.
Pick the job you want and we'll show you the licence that covers it. Most people start with Door Supervisor. It covers every guarding role.
Doors, events, retail, offices. Covers all guarding roles
Pay
£13 to £25 an hour
Training
6 days
Training from
£229.99
SIA licence
£204
Static guarding, patrols, key-
holding, retail
Pay
£13 to £18 an hour
Training
4 days
Training from
£189.99
SIA licence
£204
Control rooms, public space
surveillance
Pay
£14 to £20 an hour
Training
3 days
Training from
£219.99
SIA licence
£204
Bodyguard, VIP security, asset
protection
Pay
£200 to £400 a day
Training
16 to 19 days
Training from
£1,994
SIA licence
£204
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.
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Top-up refresher courses for Door Supervisor, Security Guard and
Close Protection get you renewed and back on shift without a gap.
Every answer you need on shift, written out step by step.
Courses run every week at 100+ training centres across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
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"Very informative at all times helping to keep confidence of people of age not feel out of place. Good demonstration and clear communication and even exam reminded me of my a levels years ago. Well done"
For the last two days, I had Matt as my trainer and he was exceptional, super friendly,
answered questions with precision and expanded his knowledge so that I could fully understand.
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Find licensed, vetted security professionals or train and screen your existing workforce, all in one place.
The role is not limited to confrontation. Good security officers spot problems early, communicate calmly and know when to call for additional help. Explore the security career paths to see the roles available after training, or browse the security glossary for common industry terms.
Choose CCTV for indoor control-room work, or Close Protection for specialist bodyguard and VIP assignments. The SIA licence guide compares the main routes before you book. If you want a quicker recommendation, try the right-course selector.
You can compare current starting prices for Security Guard training, Door Supervisor training and CCTV training. Instalment options may also be available at checkout.
You can start researching employers and shifts before your licence arrives. Once the SIA issues the licence, you can work in the role covered by it. The SIA licence guide explains each stage.
The SIA also checks identity, right to work and criminal record information during the licence application. If you have concerns about your record, check your position before booking.
You can improve your preparation by attending the full course, using practice questions and trying the free SIA mock exams before exam day.
The security career pages show examples of roles such as Door Supervisor, Retail Security Officer and Control Room Operator, together with the training route for each. For a personalised estimate, try the security salary calculator.
The licence you choose affects the work available. CCTV Operator training is suited to indoor control-room work, while Security Guard training is a common route into static and patrol roles.
Always be honest in the application and check your position before paying for training. The SIA licence guide explains the application checks and the documents you may need.
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