As a frontline security worker, you could face situations that will test your abilities to the maximum.

If you'd like to build a career in this exciting and rewarding industry, CSPIS offers an intensive training program designed to give you the essential skills to find employment quickly. More>>

Do you have what it takes to be a private investigator? Are you discreet, methodical, able to avoid detection while conducting surveillance?

Our Private Investigation course provides students with an excellent foundation for career success, teaching each of the essential branches of private investigation, as well as employment orientation and career preparation. More >>

Would you rather learn the police foundations from a law enforcement-specialist career college or a business college?

CSPIS's Police Foundations program may give an edge even over other police foundations programs from business career colleges. Our strong emphasis on all elements of law enforcement serves as a preparation for candidates wishing to continue on this career path at the municipal, provincial or federal level. More>>

License Exam Preparation Courses

Ontario Requirements

In 2001, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) undertook an effort to modernize the licensing structure within the field of security and private investigation. This initiative led to Bill 159, which resulted in the creation of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005. Today, every private investigator and security guard in the province of Ontario must undergo a minimum training program as identified by the MCSCS and successfully pass a Ministry required testing regimen. Our courses are specifically designed to surpass the MCSCS requirements!

Industry Growth

The private sector of law enforcement has undergone dramatic growth since 1967, when licensing requirements were first introduced in the province of Ontario. In fact, private security is among the fastest growing career areas in Canada today. The security industry is expected to continue its dramatic growth well into the future. Some of the jobs making up this dynamic field include: Security Guard, Canine Patrol Officer, Retail Loss Prevention Officer, Airport Security, Private Investigator, and many related occupations. These professions are identified as NOC code 6465 and include a wide range of protective services.

CSPIS Background

Founded in 1980, CSPIS has been successfully training people for employment positions spanning all areas within the security and investigation industry. Registered and approved as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, we are in the business of helping Ontarians from every background and from many skill levels achieve employment success within the investigation and security industry. In fact, qualified individuals are in greater demand today than at any time in our history.

At CSPIS, our courses are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS). Our programs teach MCSCS targeted curriculum competencies and help students gain an understanding of employer expectations in the real world. We help students successfully transition between the classroom and the job!

Security Guard Exam Preparation

Private Investigator Exam Preparation

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) now requires all private investigators in the province of Ontario to successfully complete mandatory training and testing to obtain a license. The Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security Ltd. (CSPIS) provides training programs designed to allow individuals an opportunity to effectively develop the mandated skills and competencies.

Our curriculum delivers the Ministry necessitated components in a challenging, yet easy-to-follow format. Our training is laid out in a logical, relevant manner, designed to allow every student to achieve or exceed MCSCS standards and to obtain test-readiness skills. This program includes a 40 hour in-class training component as well as a 10 hour on-line component. Both must be completed to pass. The in-class component of this program is held daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Our program includes the following components:

• The Private Security and Investigative Services Act
• Provincial and Federal Statutes
• Criminal and Civil Law
• Investigative Techniques
• Principles of Ethical Reasoning/Decision-Making
• Key Principles of Communication and Interaction
• Self Managements Skills

CSPIS offers its students a comfortable learning environment, large, well-equipped classrooms, and student support services with dedicated educational counselors. And with a 30 year history of training students for employment in Ontario’s demanding private security and investigation industry, CSPIS has the experience and know-how to help get you ready for industry challenges and demands!
Program tuition is $785.00 plus a $90.00 registration fee. Tuition costs are HST exempt.

Check out the CSPIS advantages today!