Offered in: Manitoba
Virtual Security Guard Training
We are pleased to announce that Commissionaires Manitoba is now offering accredited Security Guard Training through a virtual classroom accessed via the internet. All 40-hour courses are conducted with a live instructor. This course can be accessed from the comfort of your home using your personal computer, laptop or tablet. Please see the dates below for the next available course.
Security guard training delivered to the highest standards
Commissionaires Manitoba offers a comprehensive curriculum of security guard training, taught to Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) federal standards. This level of training exceeds the industry norm and even provincial standards. Our rigorous training standards ensure each participant is prepared, upon completion, to tackle real-life security guarding scenarios professionally. Courses are led by experienced instructors who are committed to the success of each individual.
Why you should take this training
Our tax-deductible course trains students to the highest possible standards and prepare them for required testing. By taking this security guard training course, participants will gain practical knowledge that allows them to immediately apply new skills and experience to their roles as security professionals. Our courses are designed to utilize the life experiences of each participant and build on existing skills for advancement across all levels.
When we train students, including our own Commissionaires guards, we train to the exacting standards of the Canadian General Standards Board, at no additional cost. We are one of the few organizations who provide this added level of training. In order to become security licensed as a security worker in Manitoba you need to complete the 40 hour Manitoba Security Guard Training course, pass the exam, and have a clear criminal record and child abuse registry check. With the necessary paperwork in hand, you can apply for your provincial security guard licence.
Course Topics
- Patrol Function (patrolling)
- Control Procedures (access control, alarm systems)
- Incident Response
- Traffic Control
- Fire Prevention and Response
- Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
- Bomb Threats, Responses, and Searches
- Other Emergency Situations
- Labour Relations
- Writing Notes and Reports
- Working Safely
- Professionalism
Course Duration
The security guard training program length is 40 hours – 8 evenings (5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) followed by a provincial mandated exam.
Course Locations
All of our virtual training can be accessed from the comfort of your own home.
Course Dates & Registration
Virtual Manitoba Security Guard Training Program Evening Dates
- January 6 – January 15, 2025 (Virtual Training)
- April 14 – April 25, 2025 (Virtual Training)