Welcome to PSI Academy

Welcome to Ontario Security Guard Basic Training by PSI Academy. This course is designed to help you prepare for Ontario’s security guard licensing process while developing the professional mindset expected in the private security industry.

Throughout this program, you will move through structured lessons, practical examples, real-world scenarios, knowledge checks, and module reviews.

In This Lesson

  • Understand what PSI Academy is
  • Learn how this course is structured
  • Review what you need to complete the program
  • Prepare for the learning journey ahead

What Is PSI Academy?

PSI Academy is the training division of Protection Security Investigations, a licensed Ontario security agency focused on practical, professional, and modern security education.

Our goal is not only to help you complete the required training, but to help you understand how professional security personnel think, communicate, observe, document, and make decisions in real situations.

Training Mindset

This course is not about memorizing information for a test and forgetting it later. It is about building the foundation you will rely on when working with clients, the public, emergency services, and other security professionals.

How This Course Works

The course is organized into modules based on the Ontario security guard training syllabus. Each module focuses on a key area of knowledge required for licensing and professional practice.

Lessons are designed to be completed in order. As you progress, you will review legal concepts, operational duties, communication skills, emergency response procedures, report writing, use of force theory, and other essential topics.

What You Will Need

A quiet place to study
A notebook or digital notes app
Reliable internet access
Time to complete each lesson carefully

How to Succeed

Take your time. Read each lesson carefully, complete the knowledge checks, and use the review sections to reinforce the most important points.

Security work requires judgment, patience, professionalism, and attention to detail. Treat this course as the beginning of your professional development, not just a step toward a licence.

Key Takeaways

PSI Academy is designed to prepare students for Ontario’s private security industry.
The course follows a structured module-based format.
You should complete lessons in order and take notes as you progress.
The goal is to prepare for the licensing process and the realities of professional security work.

Before You Continue

Before moving to the next lesson, take a moment to make sure you can confidently answer the following questions without referring back to the lesson.

  • What is PSI Academy?
  • Why is this course more than just test preparation?
  • What should you have ready before continuing?
  • Why is professionalism important from the beginning of training?