PROGroup | SIA Security Training

SIA.
Security.
Training.

Professional licence-linked security training for new entrants and existing security professionals. Train for Security Guarding, Door Supervision, CCTV, Close Protection and current SIA refresher requirements.

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PROGroup SIA security training

Build the knowledge and practical skills required for the private security industry.

PROGroup provides security training pathways for people entering the private security industry and for existing licence holders who need to keep their training current.

Training can cover security guarding, door supervision, public space surveillance (CCTV), close protection, refresher qualifications and the relevant first aid requirements.

We focus on professional standards, practical competence, realistic security scenarios and clear preparation for the assessments associated with licence-linked qualifications.

Training routes for new applicants and existing licence holders.

Course availability, duration and entry requirements depend on the qualification, awarding organisation requirements and the learner’s existing qualifications.

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Security Guard Training

Training for candidates seeking a Security Guard licence, covering the core knowledge and practical skills required for the role.

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CCTV Operator Training

Public Space Surveillance training for candidates who want to work with CCTV systems in licensable security roles.

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Close Protection Training

Advanced licence-linked training for candidates preparing for professional Close Protection work in the private security industry.

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Door Supervisor Refresher

Refresher training for eligible Door Supervisor licence holders preparing to renew their SIA licence under the current renewal requirements.

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Security Guard Refresher

Current refresher training for Security Guard licence holders who need the relevant qualification before renewing their licence.

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Close Protection Refresher

Refresher training for Close Protection licence holders renewing under the requirements introduced from 1 April 2026.

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First Aid Training

First aid training to support the entry requirements for relevant SIA licence-linked and refresher qualifications.

Professional.
Practical.
Assessment ready.

SIA licence-linked qualifications combine underpinning knowledge with practical competence. Learners should expect structured training, formal assessment and practical demonstrations where required by the qualification.

01Current licence-linked qualification content
02Practical security skills and scenario-based learning
03Knowledge assessment preparation
04Professional security-sector standards

Renewing your SIA licence? Make sure your training is current.

Refresher qualifications are now part of the renewal process for Door Supervisor, Security Guard and Close Protection licence holders. The exact course and first aid requirement depends on the licence you are renewing.

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Licence Renewal Training
Do not leave refresher training until your licence is about to expire.

Contact PROGroup with your current licence type and renewal date so we can identify the appropriate training route and current entry requirements.

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First aid forms part of the SIA training pathway.

Learners must hold the appropriate valid first aid qualification before starting certain licence-linked or refresher courses.

EFAW

Door Supervisor

Candidates require a valid Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, or accepted equivalent, before relevant Door Supervisor training.

EFAW

Security Guard

Candidates require a valid Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, or accepted equivalent, before relevant Security Guard training.

FAW

Close Protection

Close Protection candidates require an appropriate Level 3 first aid qualification before undertaking the relevant training.

Need first aid before your SIA course? Tell us which SIA qualification you are taking and we can advise on the required first aid route.
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From enquiry to SIA training.

01 Tell us which licence you need

Let us know whether you are a new applicant or an existing licence holder, together with the security role you want to train for.

02 We confirm the correct training route

We check the course type, refresher requirement, first aid requirement and any relevant prerequisites before booking.

03 Complete training and assessment

Attend the required training, complete the relevant practical and knowledge assessments, and follow the qualification process for your chosen security sector.

Ready to start or renew your security career?

Tell us the SIA licence or security qualification you need, whether this is your first application or a renewal, and your preferred training dates.