Close protection
Check the current licence-linked qualification, first-aid prerequisite and any refresher requirement for your circumstances.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENTSIA training courses.
SIA training courses.
Find the route into your role.
Explore licence-linked training and professional development for civilian security work. Start with the role you want to perform, then confirm the current requirements with the SIA and your chosen training provider.
This is an information and referral page. Guard Me Now is not advertising its own accredited courses or a partnership with Get Licensed.
Check official SIA training guidance
Choose a relevant route.
Guarding, doors & CCTV
These are distinct duties and licence routes. Choose training appropriate to the activities you intend to undertake.
Dog-handler development
Discuss suitable handler and working-dog training with a competent provider. Dog-team capability is assessed separately from the individual’s SIA licence.
Former service personnel
Bring relevant military or police experience, and check which civilian qualifications and licence requirements apply to the work you now want to do.
External providers set their own fees, dates, entry requirements and booking terms. Check the qualification and provider before purchasing.
Already qualified? Show us your experience.
Our specialist recruitment focuses on close protection professionals and security dog handlers. Tell us about your current credentials, local base and practical experience, then opt in for relevant WhatsApp assignment offers.
Join the specialist networkFind a licence-linked training provider
Use the official search to find providers for close protection, door supervision, security guarding and CCTV training. Confirm current course requirements, awarding-organisation approval, dates, locations and fees directly with the provider. This information page does not sell a Guard Me Now course or promise a licence or work.