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Tip of Spear equips aspiring protection professionals in Alberta with the skills, mindset and confidence they need to start and expand their thriving careers, serving and protecting the communities where they live and work. We are passionate about helping people stay safe so we provide many personal safety and self-defence programs to the general public.
As one of the largest training centres in Alberta, Tip of Spear's Academy provides instructor-led in-person and virtual training for physical security, private investigation, peace officer, cyber security and other protection careers.
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Alberta Basic Security Training
Get your license to work as a security guard in Alberta. This accredited online or classroom course equips you to pass your provincial exam. Exam included!
Canadian Firearms Safety Course
Take your non-Restricted and Restricted firearms safety training to get your PAL and RPAL license.
Defensive Tactics (PPCT)
Get certified to use handcuffs & baton, and learn the principles of arrest & control and use of force. For peace officers & security guards.
Why take your Alberta Security Guard training with us?
Exams Included
The provincial exams are included in the price of our course, and regularly scheduled right here in our Edmonton facility. We have a very high pass rate for the exam as we provide extra material, practice exams and an optional instructor-led review the morning before the exam.
Qualified Instructors
Our instructors are real people with decades of experience, in every protection career, from security professionals, peace officers, military, police, and more. We are constantly improving our high-quality material and instructional techniques so you effectively learn the skills you need.
Trusted
We are the largest and most trusted training centre in Alberta. We have successfully trained almost 10,000 people over 10 years and our reputation with this program is well-known in the industry. Our key courses are accredited through the Alberta Solicitor and Governor General.
Full Support
We go above and beyond to provide support and guidance on everything you need. Learn what the prerequisites are to start your career, complete your course, pass your exam, apply for your licence, and get that dream job. We help with it all!
Alberta Advantage
We live and work in Alberta too, so we know what the security industry is like here and teach from that perspective, which gives you an advantage. This is not just about doing the minimum to get your license, this is about setting you up for success in your career!
Dream Careers
Don't stop with basic courses! Take our numerous other intermediate and advanced courses and career tools to help you progress through your security career, or move on to other protection careers. Whatever your career goals are, we help keep you growing towards them.
Take your provincial exam for your Alberta Basic Security Training or Alberta Investigators Training. Proctored exams scheduled regularly at our facility in Edmonton.
Proctored Provincial Exams
for ABST & AIT
Most Recommended Courses
Tactical Communications
Learn how to address bylaw/policy violations and criminal offences based on the authorities of your job, while limiting escalation of the
use of force.
Situational Awareness
Learn how to recognize threat indicators around us and mitigate them before they turn into a dangerous situation with this internationally-recognized program.
Tactical First Aid
Learn how to address the two most likely and deadly medical situations while in a security or enforcement role and save a life.
Tip of Spear is the only organization in Alberta that offers IKMF Krav Maga: the most effective, street-worthy defensive tactics system for civilians, enforcement and military.
Pre-register now for in-person training starting August 17th!