Qualify for Special Funding
Alberta Basic Security Training Course
The Security Services and Investigator’s Act requires any person in Alberta who works in any of the security service positions listed below to have a license. To obtain this license an individual must complete a mandatory training program and write a provincial exam. The course outcomes for this training are intended to provide participants with knowledge and skills in their role and responsibilities as security professionals. Columbia College offers the Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) course.
Individuals who obtain a provincial license after taking this course may be employed in one of the following positions:
- Security Services (static or mobile)
- Loss Prevention Worker
- Executive Security (body guards)
- In-house Security
- Dog Patrol Services
- Alarm Responders (those who physically respond; not monitoring a screen
Graduation/Employment Success
Columbia College is excited to share that 95% of first-time writers on the provincial exam who completed the Columbia College online course and 92% of first-time writers who completed in classroom training program successfully passed the exam. The provincial average success rate for first-time writers is 78%. Completing either Columbia College’s online or classroom training program will assist individuals in achieving success on the provincial exam.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Choosing a school or program can feel overwhelming, especially when funding details, eligibility, and timelines may depend on your personal situation.
A good first step is to identify the type of training you’re interested in, then connect with schools that can explain program options, admissions steps, and available support.
Use the search tool to begin narrowing your options based on your goals.
* All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding.
There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.
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