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Guardian Training Academy

Build your skills. Prepare for the responsibility.

Guardian Training Academy offers professional security training to help students prepare for work in the private security field.

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Level II online

Texas Level II Non-Commissioned Security Officer Training

Online classes are available. The eight-hour course is listed at $53.99 and supports the Texas Level II Non-Commissioned guard license. Licenses are valid for two years, and applicants do not need to be Texas residents.

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MMPI appointment assistance

Help finding an online evaluation provider.

Guardian can help connect applicants with medical professionals who offer online MMPI evaluations. Guardian does not conduct the evaluation, the evaluation is completed by the provider.

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More online learning

Security guard courses and CE

Training options for multiple states.

Online guard-card and continuing education courses are listed for California, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Delaware, Tennessee, Utah, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and a multi-state bundle for Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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Armed, OSHA, and specialty training

Get the right requirements before you enroll.

Guardian's Academy also lists armed security training events, OSHA courses, safety refreshers, professional development, and specialty workshops. Contact the Academy for current availability, schedule, equipment requirements, and enrollment details.

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Student policies

Know what to expect before enrolling.

Enrollment deposit and payment

A $50 non-refundable enrollment deposit is required to reserve a seat in most Academy courses and applies toward course tuition. The remaining balance must be paid in full on or before the scheduled class date. A deposit transfer to a future course date may be permitted when sufficient notice is provided.

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Scheduling and class size

Classroom-based training is conducted in Waco, with specific locations sent to registered students. Typical class sizes are 8 to 12 students. Course schedules, instructor availability, facilities, weather, and enrollment can affect individual class dates.

Equipment and safety

Students are responsible for reviewing course requirements and providing required equipment and supplies. No loaded firearms, live ammunition, or loaded less-lethal devices are permitted in the classroom. Additional classroom, range, and safety requirements are provided for the course.

Attendance and completion

Students must attend all required classroom, practical, and testing portions of a course to receive completion documentation, certificates, or qualification records.

Coming soon

Level IV Personal Protection Officer Training

Details and enrollment information will be announced when available.

In-Person Training & Meeting Location

Training and meetings, by appointment.

Guardian Training Academy and in-person meetings are held at 25N Coworking, 510 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701. In-person classes and meetings are by appointment only. Please contact us to schedule.

Other Texas 25N Coworking locations and statewide appointments may be available by arrangement.

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