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Guard Training Courses

Designed to support security officer careers in California. From guard cart application to professional development.

Set off on your career as a security officer or support your employees' professional growth as a security provider with BSIS-approved mandatory, elective, and on-demand training courses.

BSIS Guard Card Application & Training

To apply for your California guard card, you must first complete the required 8-hour BSIS Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training. Our courses strictly follow California BSIS regulations requiring in-person classroom instruction with a certified instructor. You can rely on live scan support, expert guidance, and continued guard training to stay compliant.

Choose one of our California Guard Card application and training bundles to ensure a good start for your career as a security officer.

Guard Card Training
Starter

Hybrid training for new applicants.

$80
8 Hours
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Includes
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconPower to Arrest course (3 hours)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconAppropriate Use of Force course (5 hours)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconIn-person training
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconOnline materials (videos, presentations, PDFs)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconCompletion certificates
  • Gray outlined checkmark inside a circular border iconLive Scan
  • Gray outlined checkmark inside a circular border iconBSIS application guidelines
  • Gray outlined checkmark inside a circular border iconAdditional security officer training (32 hours)
Get Starter

Guard Card Training
Starter + Live Scan

Hybrid training with live scan support.

$295 $150
8 Hours
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Includes
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconPower to Arrest course (3 hours)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconAppropriate Use of Force course (5 hours)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconIn-person training
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconOnline materials (videos, presentations, PDFs)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconCompletion certificates
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconLive scan
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconBSIS application guidelines
  • Gray outlined checkmark inside a circular border iconAdditional security officer training (32 hours)
Get Starter + Live Scan

Complete Guard Card
Compliance

Hybrid training, live scan, and first-year BSIS courses included.

$495 $250
40 Hours
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Includes
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconPower to Arrest course (3 hours)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconAppropriate Use of Force course (5 hours)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconIn-person training
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconOnline materials (videos, presentations, PDFs)
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconCompletion certificates
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconLive scan
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconBSIS application guidelines
  • Green checkmark inside a circular outline iconAdditional security officer training (32 hours)
Get the Guard Card Package

California Continuing Education Bundles

Designed for newly licensed security officers in California

Simplify your BSIS training with bundled courses designed for California security guards and security companies. Our training bundles combine mandatory and elective continuing education into convenient learning paths that support compliance and professional growth.

Guard Training Renewal Bundles and Courses

Built to help California security officers maintain BSIS compliance through annual refresher training.

Stay compliant with California BSIS requirements by completing these fully online renewal training courses.

On-Demand Guard Training Courses

Build specialized security skills with flexible on-demand training courses designed for real-world security environments.

Choose from BSIS-approved topics including officer safety, workplace violence prevention, crowd control, report writing, evacuation procedures, active shooter response, and more

Guard Training Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

Here, we’ve compiled answers to the most common security guard courses designed to help you start or advance your career as a security guard.

Yes, the Guard Training platform is built with a responsive design that prioritizes accessibility. Our platform ensures smooth performance and full functionality across all devices and screen sizes.

There are 21 different courses in total, with each course consisting of several modules.

After purchase, you will receive access to the “Training dashboard,” where you will find all the learning materials, and you can also take the courses. You can distribute courses and materials to your employees if you are logged in as a company.

No! One of the main benefits of our online security guard courses is that they can be completed wherever and whenever. Participants can study materials and take the included tests whenever it suits them. Learn anytime, anywhere, and finish each course at your own pace.

If you fail a course test, don’t worry - you can retake it at no additional cost. We recommend revisiting the course materials and dedicating extra study time to ensure you fully understand the content before retaking the test.

Yes, upon completion of each course, every participant will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be easily downloaded or printed for professional use or company records.