APRO Training Centre

What APRO Training Centre does

APRO Training Centre Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based Private Education Institution (PEI) founded in 1994 that delivers Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) security training across the full Progressive Wage Model career ladder, from Security Officer through Chief Security Officer. Its course catalogue comprises Basic Licensing Units (BLU) for new entrants, PWM-mandated modules organised by rank (SSO, SS, SSS, CSO), and three full WSQ qualifications — Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma in Security — supplemented by add-ons such as CPR+AED and Service Excellence. The company holds PEI registration No. 199404180Z (valid 28 August 2025 to 27 August 2029) and is an SSG/SWDA-approved training provider with WSQ Full Qualifications status at all three levels.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with a self-serve online registration portal (tms.apro.com.sg) and a single physical training venue at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability in Jurong East. Course tuition fees are the primary revenue stream, with full prices ranging from approximately $370 to $872 per module and reduced tiers for Singapore Citizens/PRs qualifying for SSG base funding (~45-55% subsidy), Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singaporeans aged 40+ (~70% subsidy), Workfare Skills Support (WSS), and NTUC UTAP support. Additional revenue accrues from reassessment fees ($76-$244 per attempt) and employer-sponsored training channelled through agencies such as Sentinel Crest Security, Chang & Chang, and Dragnet, with Absentee Payroll funding available.

Customer segments span new entrants needing Security Officer licensing, incumbent security officers completing mandatory re-training (notably OBSE and PRSF modules required by 31 December 2026), security supervisors and senior security supervisors pursuing PWM career progression, chief security officers and agency directors requiring Diploma-level management training, and employer-sponsored cohorts from security agencies. APRO maintains a 1:20 trainer-to-student ratio and markets through its website, Facebook, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, email, and organic SEO. The institution employs 12 staff, has no disclosed funding history, no parent company, and operates exclusively within Singapore despite broader "Southeast Asia" framing.

Name

APRO Training Centre

Legal name

APRO Training Centre Pte Ltd

Website

https://aprotraining.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APRO Training Centre is a Singapore-based Private Education Institution founded in 1994 that delivers SSG-approved WSQ security training across the full career ladder, from Security Officer to Chief Security Officer, serving individual learners and security-agency employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA)

Keywords

• WSQ security training
• Security officer licensing
• Vocational security courses
• SkillsFuture security programs
• Private education institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: APRO generates revenue through course tuition fees charged for WSQ security training programs at various qualification levels (Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma in Security). Fees are charged per module or per course, with pricing varying based on the level and duration of the program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APRO Training Centre is a Private Education Institution (PEI) in Singapore that delivers Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) security training courses across Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma levels. It provides mandatory Basic Licensing Units (BLU) for new Security Officers, Progressive Wage Model (PWM) courses for career progression from Security Officer to Chief Security Officer, and supplementary modules such as security screening (X-ray), CPR+AED, and service excellence. Training is delivered at its Jurong East centre and through an online registration portal, with funding processed via SSG, MCES, UTAP, and WSS schemes.

Product overview

APRO Training Centre is a Private Education Institution (PEI) offering a comprehensive portfolio of WSQ (Workforce Skills Qualifications) security training courses across multiple qualification levels. The portfolio comprises Basic Licensing Units (BLU) for new Security Officer entrants, PWM (Progressive Wage Model) courses organized by career rank (Security Officer, Senior Security Officer, Security Supervisor, Senior Security Supervisor, Chief Security Officer), and three full WSQ qualifications: Certificate in Security, Advanced Certificate in Security, and Diploma in Security. Individual modules cover specialized topics including security screening (X-ray, vehicle, person/bag), surveillance, crowd/traffic control, emergency response, and legal compliance. The centre also offers supplementary courses including Service Excellence and CPR+AED certification. All courses are aligned to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD) requirements for the Singapore security industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Licensing Units (BLU) Courses for Security Officer Compulsory courses required for obtaining a Security Officer licence in Singapore, including Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management, Incident Response, and Threat Observation modules, designed for new entrants to the security industry.
• PWM Courses for Senior Security Officer (SSO) Progressive Wage Model courses for Senior Security Officers, including Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function) and Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct) modules.
• PWM Courses for Security Supervisor (SS) Progressive Wage Model courses for Security Supervisors covering Guard and Patrol supervision, security risk analysis, supervisory duties within legal framework, and personnel induction.
• PWM Courses for Senior Security Supervisor (SSS) Advanced Progressive Wage Model courses for Senior Security Supervisors including manpower planning, monitoring and reviewing security operations, command centre activities, and crowd/traffic control supervision.
• PWM Courses for Chief Security Officer (CSO) Advanced Progressive Wage Model courses for Chief Security Officers covering security agency management within legal framework, security operations management, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• WSQ Certificate in Security Full WSQ qualification comprising 5 modules: Guard and Patrol, Incident Response, Threat Observation, Deterrence, and Security Surveillance Management, awarded by SWDA.
• WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security Full WSQ qualification at advanced level comprising 6 modules covering supervisory competencies including security risk analysis, personnel induction, legal compliance, and operations monitoring.
• WSQ Diploma in Security Full WSQ qualification at diploma level comprising 7 modules covering management competencies including security operations management, emergency response, conflict resolution, performance management, and manpower deployment planning.
• Service Excellence WSQ Service Excellence module providing skills in customer service excellence within the security industry context.
• APRO CPR+AED Half-day Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator certification course.
• Perform Remote Surveillance Function (PRSF) Mandatory module for Senior Security Officers covering operation of remote security surveillance equipment, incident monitoring, and response procedures.
• Security Screening Management (X-Ray Machine) Module on operating X-ray machines for security screening, mandatory under Infrastructure Protection Act 2017.
• Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework Diploma-level module covering legal requirements for operating a security agency in Singapore, mandatory for Chief Security Officer licensing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Career progression from Security Officer to Chief Security Officer through structured WSQ qualifications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regulatory body for continuing education and training. SSG provides course funding support for eligible Singaporeans and PRs through SkillsFuture Credit and various training grants. APRO is an SSG-approved training provider.
• Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWDA awards WSQ Full Qualifications status to APRO for Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma in Security levels. SWDA also administers PEI regulations for private education institutions.
• POLWEL Co-Operative (Approved Assessment Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOLWEL conducts assessments for most WSQ security modules offered by APRO. APRO books assessments on behalf of trainees through POLWEL.
• Police Regulatory Department (PRD) / Singapore Police ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRD administers security officer licensing requirements. APRO provides mandatory training modules required for Security Officer licence applications and renewals.
• Devan Nair Institute for Employment and EmployabilityminorOthersPhysical training venue located at Jurong East. APRO leases training rooms at this institute for conducting security courses.
• Workforce Singapore (WSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme for eligible low-wage workers. WSS provides training allowance and cash rewards for completing approved courses.
• NTUC (Union Training Assistance Programme - UTAP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNTUC provides 50% unfunded course fee support for union members (up to $250 per year, or $500 for members aged 40 and above) for UTAP-supported courses at APRO.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/APROtraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aprotraining

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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