SGA-201 · Silver · Intermediate
Security Guard: Advanced Operations
Step up to senior frontline work. Build risk-based patrol programs, harden access control, make and defend sound use-of-force decisions, take charge of complex incidents, and write reports that hold up in court.
Who it's for: Licensed security guards stepping up to senior frontline work. Prerequisite: basic security guard training, or a valid security guard license plus field experience (Ontario).
- Price
- $160 USD
- Length
- 5 hours
- Access
- 180 days
- Outcome
- Certificate of Achievement
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After this course you can
- Given a site, plan and run a risk-based patrol program and log it correctly.
- Given a site, assess and strengthen its access control and security posture.
- Given a use-of-force incident, evaluate the decision and document a justification.
- Given a complex incident, coordinate and document a multi-step response.
- Given an incident, write an advanced, court-ready report.
How you pass
- Practice examScore 80% on the practice exam to unlock the final.
- Final examPass the final exam with 80% or higher.
- Recorded demonstrationRecord yourself doing the work. It is assessed with the assistance of AI, and a Verten assessor reviews on request.
- CertificateCertificate of Achievement, by assessed practical demonstration.
How recorded assessment works
Final exams include a recorded demonstration. You upload a recording of your screen and voice. AI services turn your speech into text and help rate it against the course rubric, and a Verten assessor reviews on request or by sample. We do not use facial recognition. Verten staff who run assessments can view it, and each view is logged. Recordings may be stored or processed outside Canada. We delete them 12 months after your result (6 months if you are under 18). You can withdraw consent at any time, and you can ask for an alternative assessment without giving a reason. Learners under 18 need a parent or guardian to consent.
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7 modules plus exams
Module 1: From Guard to Senior Guard
- Why this matters7 min
- Knowledge test10 min
- Skills demonstration22 min
Module 2: Risk-Based Patrol Strategy
- Why this matters7 min
- Knowledge test10 min
- Skills demonstration22 min
Module 3: Advanced Access Control and Site Security Posture
- Why this matters3 min
- Scenario practice4 min
- Knowledge test10 min
- Skills demonstration22 min
Module 4: Use-of-Force Decisions: Review and Justification
- Why this matters3 min
- Scenario practice4 min
- Knowledge test10 min
- Skills demonstration22 min
Module 5: Complex Incident Coordination
- Why this matters3 min
- Scenario practice5 min
- Knowledge test10 min
Your certificate
Certificate of Achievementby assessed practical demonstrationYour nameSecurity Guard: Advanced OperationsPractical demonstration assessed with the assistance of AI.Verten Academy
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About this course
Step up to senior frontline work. Build risk-based patrol programs, harden access control, make and defend sound use-of-force decisions, take charge of complex incidents, and write reports that hold up in court. You prove each skill on camera and keep the Senior Guard Operations and Reporting Card.
Important: This is a career upgrade course. It is not required for, and does not count toward, any Ontario security license. It is not approved by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Course details
- Level: Career upgrade after Ontario basic security guard training. Pairs with SGA-202 Investigations and Case Management (either order). Leads to the Security Specialist courses (such as SGT-201 and SGW-201).
- Length: 5 hours across 7 modules, plus a Final Exam
- Format: Blended. Self-paced mobile and desktop lessons, scenario simulations, and live role-play sessions for recorded demonstrations.
- Prerequisites: Ontario basic security guard training, or a valid Ontario security guard license plus field experience.
- Course version: 1.0