Welcome to Sting Security Training Academy
At Sting Security Training Academy, we specialize in offering top-tier security, investigator, and loss prevention training solutions for businesses, individuals, and Indigenous groups across multiple industries. Whether you’re looking for online, classroom, or onsite training, we have specialized programs designed to meet the needs of retail businesses, corporate clients, hotels, bars, and private security companies. From beginners to advanced professionals, we also provide customized training tailored to meet specific requirements.
Why Choose Sting Security Training Academy?
We pride ourselves on offering flexible and comprehensive training options, including fully accredited online (web-based), classroom (face-to-face), and onsite programs. We proudly serve private security companies and remote communities by delivering Indigenous training directly on reserve. Whether you’re starting your career in the security industry or advancing your team’s expertise, our certified instructors are here to ensure your success.
Certified Instructors with Real-World Experience
At Sting Security Training Academy, all of our instructors are certified and appointed by leading industry authorities, including the Alberta Government and the Justice Institute of BC. With over 50 years of combined experience in law enforcement, private security agencies, and public-sector clients, our instructors bring real law enforcement and military experience to every class, ensuring you receive the highest quality training.
Accredited Programs Exceeding Industry Standards
Our programs exceed the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) for security training, offering courses that help you advance your career in the security and investigations industry. Whether you’re pursuing basic security certification, professional investigator training, or advanced skills, Sting Security Training Academy ensures you gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed.
Our Courses
We offer a wide variety of accredited training programs designed to suit both individual learners and organizations. Explore the courses below to find the right fit for you:
Classroom and Online Training
Basic Security Training:
Our Basic Security Training is government-approved and required for those pursuing a career in private security in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST)
Accredited Professional Investigator Training:
This program is accredited in Alberta and recognized in BC, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan for those looking to enter the private investigations field.
Exam Prep:
Not confident you would pass the provincial exam? Enroll now with the Exam Prep for Security Professionals in your province to help you prepare for the provincial exam.
Exam Prep for Security Professionals (AB)
Exam Prep for Security Professionals (BC)
Exam Prep for Security Professionals (MB)
Other Accredited Training:
ProSec Training:
Individuals: Add to your resume any of our courses from our suite of Professional Security Training (Prosec).
Security Companies: Keep the learning going! Continually adding new training for your staff will keep their heads in the industry and on top of their game. Sting’s ProSec series are great for review, when you note some of your staff needs a refresher and for staff taking on new work sites.
ProSec: General Duties and Responsibilities
ProSec: Customer Service for Security Professionals
ProSec: Patrol Tactics and Techniques
ProSec: Notetaking & Report Writing and Evidence
ProSec: Access Control & Alarm Systems
ProSec: Traffic Control for SPs
ProSec: Fire Safety & Response Procedures
ProSec: Workplace Safety for SPs
Classroom Training:
Sting offers accredited classroom training for groups of 10 or more. If you prefer an instructor to come to your location or want to join one of our upcoming public courses, we’d love to help!
Sting has accredited trainers that are available to come to your facility to do your Basic Security Training for groups of 10 or more (preferred).
Sting also partners with many Security Companies and will post their available Basic Security classroom training on our schedule as well.
Accredited Security Training:
British Columbia:
Advanced Security Training (AST)
Alberta:
Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST)
Alberta Professional Investigator Training (AIT)
Manitoba:
Manitoba Security Guard Training Program (MSGTP)
Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan Basic Security Training (SBST)
* Pricing for classroom courses is dependent on the instructor and location of training facility.
Please call: 1-888-713-2673 for more information.
Empowering Indigenous & Métis Communities
At Sting Security Training Academy, we respect the land we work on and honor the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer Indigenous Training to Employment Programs designed specifically for Indigenous and Métis individuals, both on-reserve and off-reserve. Our mission is simple: to provide top-notch security training that opens doors to long-term careers in the security industry.
We bring Indigenous teachings into our training and often invite elders to participate, ensuring that cultural respect and values are integrated throughout our programs. By working closely with Indigenous groups, government partners, and industry leaders, we create training opportunities that truly meet the unique needs of each community.