Study at home
At your own pace, and on your own time, using our easy to follow online program.
Simple, effective
We ensure that ALL our students are fully prepared to write the Ministry Exam.
Security experts
We’re licensed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
We are Ontario’s 1st online security guard and
private investigator training institute
NO classroom time!
Thousands of students have already experienced the convenience and flexibility our online security guard and private investigator training programs offer.
Security Guard Training consists of 40 Hours of study material, and Private Investigator Training consists of 50 Hours of study material, both mandated by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
As several of our students have found, the security and private investigation industry is a portal to many opportunities in the field of law, security, and public safety. Many people enter the security and investigation field to start and maintain a career as a security guard, loss prevention officer, and/or private investigator, where others enter as a stepping stone to policing, corrections, and the like.
At SecurGARD, we take your career plans serious, and thrive to prepare you for one of the most exciting careers out there.
SecurGARD training programs are designed to allow you to study independently; however, our qualified trainers are always here to help in times when you have questions or require assistance.
Students can complete the Security Guard Program in as little as 5 days and the Private Investigator Program in as little as 6 days. But don’t feel rushed! Your programs are available to you for a full 90 DAY period for each program from the time of enrollment.
Our Programs
SecurGARD’s 40 Hour Mandatory Security Guard Training Program and 50 Hour Mandatory Private Investigator Training Program are designed to teach you the skills you need. Our training materials are developed by industry experts and delivered online, at your own pace, on your own time.
Areas of Training
SecurGARD’s Online courses offer complete and easy to understand training in areas such as:
- Loss Prevention
- Surveillance
- Trespass Laws
- Powers of Arrest and Arrest Procedures
- and Much More!
What You Get
- Instant access to study material
- Full range of student support services, including Questions/Answers, prep tests, etc.
- Unlimited access to instructors by email, or phone for the duration of the course
What our students say about our course
I signed up on SecurGARD Security Guard Training Program in the spring of 2010. Shortly after I gained my security guard license and began working in security. In 2011, I joined Peel Regional Police as a 3rd Degree Police Constable. I recommend anyone interested in security to enroll in SecurGARD Security Guard Training Program. It is simple and fast.
I just want to say thank you for the course. I passed with an 87%!!! I think this was fantastic considering the fact it was online, done at my pace, and completely done via reading.
The course material is complete and easy to study. I also found the online test was great as well. The ministry exam is challenging and I needed to do the SecurGARD practice test a few times. This way I completed the training, and knew I would do well on the final Ministry test. So I didn’t have to keep on paying $60 each time I failed the ministry exam.
Our programs allow you to save time and money for more important things
Here are the steps to start your career in
security and/or investigative services
Step 1
Complete Our Online Training
Both Security Guard & Private Investigator Training Available
Cost(s):
Security Guard Training:
$99 + HST
Private Investigator Training:
$149 + HST
*One time fee(s)
Step 2
Complete First-Aid Training
Must Be WSIB
Certified Emergency Level
Only applies to
Security Guard Training
Cost: Varies by First-Aid Training Provider.
*One time fee
Step 3
Pass the
Ministry Exam
Available at
Ontario Drive Test Centres
Cost(s):
Security Guard Training:
$66.50 + HST
Private Investigator Training:
$66.50 + HST
*One time fee(s)
Step 4
Complete Ontario License Application
Your Final Step(s)
to Becoming
Licensed
Cost(s):
Security Guard Training:
$80.00 (HST included)
Private Investigator Training:
$80.00 (HST included)
*2 year license renewal(s)
PLEASE NOTE:
All individuals who are looking to obtain an Ontario Security Guard or Private Investigator License must meet the following requirements:
1) Be 18 years of age or older
2) Be entitled to work in Canada
3) Have a clean criminal record (detailed information regarding criminal offences can be found here.)