Basic training

These are core courses required to get certified as a security professional and/or private investigator. Each province has different training requirements and approval processes.

Courses will be available here once approved.


Ontario

Ontario Basic Security Training is the required course to become a security professional in Ontario. 12 sections are organized into the following topics: legislation, communication, documentation, risk management, and situation management.

British Columbia

Online basic security training in British Columbia is provided by the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

Once you have completed the BC BST training, take advanced CA🍁SP courses to hone your skills throughout your career.

Atlantic Canada

There is no required basic security training in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. 

CA🍁SP strongly recommends taking basic security training from a province that offers it, and then taking in-service courses to hone your skills throughout your career.

Northern Canada

There is no required basic security training in Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon. 

CA🍁SP strongly recommends taking basic security training from a province that offers it, and then taking in-service courses to hone your skills throughout your career.