Alberta Basic Security Training Program FAQs
Become a licensed Security Services Professional in Alberta with this 40-hour online course.
To find answers to common questions about the Alberta Basic Security Training Program at MaKami College, click on each question below. Find more information about the program and more.
Basic Security Training Program Overview
How long is the Security Program?
The Alberta Basic Security Training Program is a 40 hour online course. It is designed to be completed in approximately one week full-time.
Will I be able to get a job upon completion of the course?
Once you complete the ABST course, MaKami will facilitate you to take the Alberta Provincial Security Services Exam. The successful ABST student will achieve 80% or higher on the exam in order to apply for an Alberta Security Services License. Upon passing the exam, the successful ABST student will receive an official certificate from the Alberta Ministry of Justice.
Availability and Accessibility
What are the enrollment dates for the Security Program?
Program starts weekly. Contact us for more information.
Eligibility and Admissions
- Speak and write fluent English
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have good character and employment references
- Have no criminal record based on a current clear police information check (CPIC) with a vulnerable sector search
- Be in good health
Program Curriculum
You can find the Alberta Basic Security Training Program Curriculum here.
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