What Get Licensed does

Get Licensed is a UK-based security training and licensing platform that has trained over 450,000 individuals since founding in 2012. The company operates as an SIA-approved training provider delivering licence-linked qualifications for Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, and Close Protection roles across 85+ physical classroom locations spanning England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Course durations range from three days (CCTV, from £239.99) to 16-19 days (Close Protection, from £1,994), with same-day exam results and unlimited retakes positioned as service differentiators.

The company's underlying technology stack centres on a training management platform with online booking, e-learning capabilities, and the GuardPass mobile application (available on iOS, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery), which connects licensed security professionals with UK security employers through a two-sided marketplace. Adjacent product lines extend into Personal Licence (APLH) for alcohol, CSCS Green Labourer Cards for construction, First Aid qualifications, and Security Drone Pilot training under CAA regulation. A Partner Reseller Program enables third-party providers to distribute courses under the Get Licensed brand, and an AI Security Expert at securitytrainer.ai provides supplementary learner support.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees paid by individual job seekers, with secondary B2B streams from corporate training and the GuardPass for Employers hiring platform. Klarna and PayPal pay-in-3 installments lower the upfront cost barrier for buyers. The company's defensibility rests on a combination of national physical distribution scale, brand recognition (voted #1 for Security Training on Trustpilot with 35,124 reviews at 4.8/5 stars), SIA regulatory approval, and the employer-side network effects of the GuardPass marketplace. The UK private security industry's recurring three-year SIA licence renewal cycle creates a built-in refresher revenue stream underpinning a transactional but predictable demand profile.

Name

Get Licensed

Legal name

Get Licensed

Website

https://get-licensed.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Get Licensed is a UK-based SIA-approved security training provider that has trained over 450,000 individuals across 85+ UK locations, offering courses in Door Supervision, Security Guarding, CCTV, Close Protection, First Aid, and adjacent regulated qualifications, and operating the GuardPass job marketplace connecting licensed professionals with security employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Training and Licensing Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Security, Guarding & Patrol Training (EDAOAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA), Executive Protection (Close Protection) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAC), Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC)

Keywords

• SIA security training
• Security licence courses
• Door supervisor training
• CCTV operator training
• Close protection training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: One-time fees for SIA-approved training courses including Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, Close Protection, and refresher courses. Course durations range from 3-19 days with prices starting from £99.99 to £1,994.
2. Licence Application Support: Guided support for SIA licence application process. SIA licence fee is £204, paid separately to the SIA upon application.
3. Corporate Training: B2B training solutions for security employers including staff training management and hiring support through GuardPass for Employers.
4. Payment Plan Options: Interest-free installment options through Klarna (pay after 30 days or in 3 instalments with £9 surcharge) and PayPal pay in 3 for course payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Get Licensed is a UK-based SIA-approved training provider delivering mandatory security, licensing, and vocational training courses to individuals seeking entry into the UK private security industry. Core offerings include SIA Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, and Close Protection training (3 to 19 days), top-up refresher courses, First Aid, Personal Licence (APLH), and CSCS construction training, delivered across 85+ physical training locations and online. The GuardPass platform extends the offering by connecting licensed graduates with security employers for job placement, and a corporate training/hiring solution serves security companies.

Product overview

Get Licensed is a UK-based training and licensing platform offering SIA-approved security training courses and professional licensing services. The core offering consists of classroom-based training programs including SIA Door Supervisor Training (6 days), SIA Security Guard Training (4 days), SIA CCTV Operator Training (3 days), and SIA Close Protection Training (16-19 days), along with Top-Up Refresher courses for licence renewals. Supporting services include First Aid qualifications (EFAW, FAW, Paediatric), Personal Licence (APLH) training, and CSCS cards for construction. The GuardPass platform provides job-seeking functionality and connects trained professionals with employers. The company operates across 85+ UK locations with e-learning and corporate training options for business customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GuardPass: UK's #1 app for security professionals - find work, try mock tests and book courses

Products and services

• SIA Door Supervisor Training Six-day classroom-based SIA-approved training course preparing individuals for the SIA Door Supervisor licence. Covers security protocols, physical intervention, conflict management, and emergency procedures for roles in pubs, clubs, events, retail, and corporate settings.
• SIA Security Guard Training Four-day SIA-approved training course for the SIA Security Guard licence. Covers static guarding duties for offices, shops, and warehouses without door work or nightlife coverage.
• SIA CCTV Operator Training Three-day SIA-approved training course for control room CCTV monitoring of shops, offices, and warehouses, leading to the SIA CCTV licence.
• SIA Close Protection Training Advanced 16-19 day SIA-approved training course preparing candidates for personal protection work as bodyguards for VIPs, celebrities, and high-profile clients.
• SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Door Supervisor Refresher course for Door Supervisor licence renewal, covering door work, events, and nightlife qualifications.
• SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Security Guard Quick refresher course for Security Guard or Officer licence renewal to keep candidates job-ready.
• SIA Top-Up Refresher Training for Close Protection Refresher training for Close Protection licence renewal.
• L2 Award for Cash and Valuables in Transit (CViT) Training for security professionals who transport cash, precious metals, or other high-value items in transit.
• Security Drone Pilot Training Training for commercial drone operations including security surveillance and monitoring applications.
• Security Screening BS7858 Security screening training for background checks and vetting requirements for security-sensitive positions under BS7858.
• Use of Mechanical Restraints (Handcuffs) - L3 Award Specialised training in proper use of restraints including legal considerations and safety procedures.
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Basic first aid qualification covering essential life-saving skills required for many security roles.
• First Aid at Work (FAW) - Level 3 Comprehensive first aid qualification covering a wide range of medical emergencies, required for security roles.
• Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Specialised first aid training focused on treating children and infants.
• Personal Licence Training (APLH) Level 2 Qualification allowing individuals to authorise the sale of alcohol in licensed premises under the Licensing Act 2003.
• Green CSCS Labourer Card Course Training course for obtaining the CSCS Green Labourer Card required for construction site work.
• GuardPass Job Marketplace Platform Mobile app and web platform connecting licensed security professionals with leading UK security companies for job placement; includes mock exam tests and course booking.
• Corporate Security Training and Hiring (GuardPass for Employers) B2B solution providing security employers with bulk staff training management, vetted candidate sourcing through GuardPass for Employers, and compliance verification of licences.
• E-Learning Platform Online learning platform delivering remote and self-paced versions of Get Licensed security courses.
• SIA Security Train the Trainer Masterclass Advanced instructor training program for experienced security professionals to become qualified security trainers, delivered through authorized training partner Close Protection Academy Ltd.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% first-time pass rate for SIA examinations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Close Protection Academy LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized training partner delivering SIA Security Train the Trainer Masterclass. Provides specialized instructor training to expand the network of qualified security trainers across the UK.
• 85+ Training Centre LocationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of third-party training venues across 85+ UK locations providing physical classroom facilities for SIA training delivery. Venues include hotels, business centers, and dedicated training facilities.
• Security Employers (GuardPass)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecurity companies utilizing GuardPass for Employers platform to source vetted, licensed security professionals. Bidirectional relationship where Get Licensed provides trained candidates while employers provide job placement opportunities.
• SIA (Security Industry Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK government body regulating private security industry. Get Licensed is an approved SIA training provider delivering licence-linked qualifications required for SIA licence applications.
• Awarding Organisations (Highfield, Pearson, Qualsafe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited bodies that award qualifications required for SIA licences. Get Licensed delivers their approved qualifications as an SIA-approved training provider.
• CAA (Civil Aviation Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK aviation regulator for drone operator licensing. Get Licensed offers Security Drone Pilot training for commercial drone operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HSS Training: UK-wide health, safety and compliance training provider offering SIA-aligned courses alongside broader EHS and First Aid content; competes for the same compliance-driven training wallet with a larger portfolio.
• Manpower / Reed security staffing divisions: Large UK staffing platforms that increasingly bundle training and licencing support with placement; strategic overlap through the employer side of the GuardPass value proposition.
• Calder Security: UK security services and training provider combining guarding operations with training delivery; overlaps on training and adds a competing B2B employment channel via its own security labour force.

Regional players

• Brookdale Security / SIA Approved Trainers: Network of SIA-approved training centres across the UK offering the same mandatory licence-linked courses; relevant aggregate competitor that pressures pricing in regional markets.

Direct peers

• Learnet Skills: UK security training specialist delivering SIA Door Supervisor, Security Guard and Close Protection qualifications; directly comparable niche focus and customer profile to Get Licensed.
• RedRock Training: UK SIA-approved training provider offering Door Supervisor, Security Guard and First Aid qualifications; closely comparable niche operator competing for the same individual and employer customers.
• SIA Training (Security Training Group): One of the most established UK SIA-approved training providers, offering directly competing Door Supervisor, Security Guard and CCTV Operator courses — directly comparable course catalogue, customer base and pricing model.
• UWL Security / London Security College: London-centric SIA training providers competing head-on in the same metro catchment, with overlapping course catalogue and price points for Door Supervisor and Security Guard qualifications.

Others

• Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance: UK awarding organisation whose regulated qualifications underpin SIA licence-linked training; a strategic ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, but shapes the addressable syllabus and pricing.

Emerging players

• Simplify Training / OneGlobe Training: Online-first SIA training providers leveraging e-learning delivery; emerging threat that could compress the classroom-based premium Get Licensed charges for in-person attendance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Get_Licensed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/getlicensed
• Facebookfacebook.com/getlicensed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/get-licensed
• Instagraminstagram.com/getlicensed
• TikToktiktok.com/@getlicensed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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