How to get your Ontario security guard licence
Five steps from enrollment to employment. The entire process takes as little as two weeks and costs under $360 total.
Enroll & Pay
Choose your course, pay securely online, and receive your login credentials within 24 hours (business days).
Complete the Course
Work through 40 hours of online training at your own pace. Videos, quizzes, and practice exams — accessible 24/7 for a full year. Get 1-on-1 help from instructors 7 days a week.
Get First Aid & CPR
Complete Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED certification through an approved provider like St. John Ambulance or Red Cross. This is an in-person requirement — typically one 8-hour day.
Write the Ministry Exam
Book your 60-question multiple choice exam at any DriveTest Centre through Serco DES. You need 62% to pass — our students average well above that with a 99% success rate.
Apply for Your Licence
Submit your application to ServiceOntario with your Criminal Record Check. Receive your digital security guard licence within 2 business days. You’re ready to work.
Total cost breakdown
Eligibility requirements
Before you begin, make sure you meet the basic requirements set by the Ontario Ministry.
18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in Canada
No convictions for prescribed offences without a pardon
Valid Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED certification
Step one starts right now
Enroll, pay $99 + HST, and get started within 24 hours. You could be licensed in as little as two weeks.