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Get your California security guard training online and complete the required coursework from anywhere. Start your path toward earning your guard card with flexible training designed for California security professionals.
Access top-rated California guard card training online with flexible courses designed for new and experienced security professionals. Learn at your own pace and complete your training from any device.
Step 1: Start your career by completing the Initial Security Officer training course with National IPS, a BSIS-approved California security guard training provider.
Step 2: Finish your online training and receive your course completion certificate, which is required when applying for your California guard card license.
Step 3: Submit your application for the California Security Guard License and begin working in the security and public safety industry.

Get everything you need to start or renew your security guard career - fast and easy!
Designed for security professionals looking to move into supervisory or leadership roles, this BSIS-approved course helps develop essential skills needed to manage teams, handle responsibilities, and advance within the security industry.
After completing the initial guard card training, California security officers must complete 32 hours of BSIS continuing education within the first six months. Our training packages make it easy to complete these required courses online and stay compliant.
Stay compliant with the annual 8-hour BSIS renewal training requirement for California security guards. This course helps professionals refresh their knowledge and maintain their certification each year.
Our tests are designed to be fail-proof, allowing you to retake them as many times as needed until you pass.
Our system automatically saves your progress so you can continue your security guard training anytime without losing your work
Engaging lessons and progress tracking help make learning easier while keeping you motivated throughout the training.
National IPS is connected with Empire State University, allowing eligible students to receive college credits and special tuition discounts.
National IPS is a California BSIS-licensed security training provider, offering approved courses for aspiring security professionals.
Learn from instructors with real-world experience in law enforcement, emergency management, and public safety.
After completing your course, easily download your training certificate for quick access and documentation.
Santa Clarita, CA
"I recently attended the new security officer guard card certification course at college of the canyons and the the instructor was very nice and knowledgeable. Learned a lot of things I didn’t know before definitely recommend attending!"
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Santa Clarita, CA
"Amazing course, learned a lot of things."
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Santa Clarita, CA
"Took the course and the instructor was great. Mr White has a great passion for teaching security and everything in the subject. He had adaptability while teaching the class, was great with timing/pacing skills, and has excellent communication with his students. Overall a great teacher."
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Lompac, CA
"It was informative and well constructed"
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San Fernando Valley, CA
"I loved the fact that this course is very thorough and informative with what a security guard needs to learn and understand for your career path."
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Los Angeles, CA
"I would highly recommend, excellent training. Training staff was very knowledgeable. I did my training at their primary location in santa clarita, which is on a really nice college campus. Needed a license to get a job but need a job to get a license. affirm came in clutch and was able to get fully financed for license."
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Los Angeles, CA
"Best Guard Card Training School! I did the Full 40-Hour BSIS Security Officer Training Package with them to get my California Guard Card. They made getting my Guard Card simple and the Courses were fun, mostly online, and affordable. 10/10 Recommend to others!"
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Pico Rivera, CA
"Very simple and informative it really caught my intention when the explain everything in detail and also the history of this work"
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Los Angeles, CA
"Very easy and simple took less than 4 hours"
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Los Angeles, CA
"I was referred to this Initial Security Officer Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course by a good friend who’s been in the security industry for years, and I’m really glad I took his advice. The course did a great job of breaking down the legal side of what security officers can and can’t do, especially when it comes to arresting someone or using force. It put a strong focus on using the least amount of force necessary and the importance of de-escalating situations whenever possible. The real-life examples made the training easy to understand and apply in the field. Overall, it gave me a clear understanding of my responsibilities and boosted my confidence to handle situations professionally and within the law. 10/10 would recommend."
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Alemeda, CA
"Yes. The modules were clear and easy to understand."
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San Diego, CA
"Was very informative and did learn a couple of things. It really didn’t take too long but I gave myself a few breaks."
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Salinas, CA
"good"
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Porter Ranch, CA
"Easy and quick course review!"
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Carson, CA
"A very good course walks you through all steps would recommend to others looking to receive guard card"
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California City, CA
"Easy going. I completed everything on my time!"
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Los Angeles, CA
"Have a smooth time completing this thanks for making it fun and easy"
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Temecula, CA
"Great Course, Have the option to read or watch videos."
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Sacramento, CA
"I liked it help out at the wrong answer"
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Fresno, CA
"Good"
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Pico Rivera, CA
"I started studying late October it’s a fun experience and it’s very helpful to understand the profession and responsibilities involved with it. Finished my first class at College of the Canyons and the instructor was very kind and helpful."
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West Hills, CA
"Good information to know. Simple to use"
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Oakland
"This course was very informative; I ended up earning more than I had previously known about the subject of weapons of mass destruction."
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Los Angeles, CA
"Great course, easy to follow along"
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Los Angeles, CA
"Good course. Easy to follow."
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Vista, CA
"i found it to be very informative."
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Simi Valley, CA
"very good"
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San Francisco, CA
"Excellent course with comprehensive coverage of California BSIS legal information."
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Bellflower, CA
"is good 👍"
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Bellflower, CA
"Good"
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Canyon Country, CA
"Easy to follow"
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Lake Balboa, CA
"Great course, very helpful!"
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Palmdale, CA
"yes it was a great match for me"
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Lancaster, CA
"very helpful"
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Los Angeles, CA
"Yeah. Was good."
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Los Angeles, CA
"The instructor was very clear and great at teaching the course. This process is to get the certificate is simple."
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Lancaster, CA
"Very easy and understanding"
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Los Angeles, CA
"it was a great match"
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San Jacinto, CA
"great learning"
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Temecula, CA
"A good match"
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Rocklin, CA
"Super good"
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lancaster, CA
"Nice"
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Los Angeles, CA
"good"
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San Diego, CA
"Easy to follow and allows for review of questions."
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Lancaster, CA
"useful"
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Long Beach, CA
"excellent informative easy to learn flow of necessary knowledge needed daily for succeeding on the job"
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Citrus Hights, CA
"Yes a good match"
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Santa Clarita, CA
"Great information!"
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Palmdale, CA
"The process was very easy. Also, whenever I was stuck on something, they were very understanding and very helpful when I needed it."
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Long Beach, CA
"Excellent informative easy to learn flow of material throughout. Online material and classroom instruction was to the point without unnecessary time consumption. *The individuals who answered my numerous questions on the phone were especially helpful and pleasantly convincing that I had chosen a good training program."
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Los Angeles, CA
"Andrew has been the main guy with my case and honestly an amazing person! This is going to be the best bang for the buck simply because of the service alone is worth all that amount! Thanks andew for all the help!"
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Los Angeles, CA
"I had a great experience with my guard training class. The instructor was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. The class was well organized, easy to understand, and prepared me for real security work. I felt comfortable asking questions and learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to get their guard card."
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Los Angeles, CA
"Yeah. Was good"
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Lancaster, CA
"Very easy and understanding"
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Los angeles, CA
"Instructor Chase White was wonderful and Hilarious and I learned a whole lot today!!!"
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Los Angeles, CA
"This course is very well led, makes the process simple so that you don’t run into problems and they are available for questions I am glad I took this course"
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Inglewood, CA
"An excellent instructor who is attentive, knowledgeable, and communicates concepts clearly and effectively."
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Stockton, CA
"Good"
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Newhall, CA
"It was Great"
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Lancaster, CA
"Loved it!"
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Santa Clarita, CA
"I loved how much I learned form this quick session!"
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Los Angeles, CA
"Professional and informative."
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