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I was dreading completing my DS top up course as a classroom environment is very much out of my comfort zone. There was also a venue and instructor change which added extra anxiety. On arriving at... See more
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A stupendous thank you to George Gibbs our instructor for a fabulous training experience. George was immensely knowledgeable, patient, imformative and professional. He is a huge asset to the... See more
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I had a great experience. The course was for 6 days. On the first 4 days we learnt a lot about the course enthusiastically and effectively by our amazing instructor Ben Mccarthy. On the fifth day we d... See more
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Get Licensed is the UK's most-reviewed SIA training provider, rated 4.8 out of 5 from over 35,000 verified Trustpilot reviews. Since 2007, we've helped more than 450,000 people get trained, licensed, and working in the security industry. We run SIA courses at 85+ training centres across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Cardiff, covering Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, and Close Protection qualifications. Our learners achieve a 95% first-time pass rate. That's not an accident. Our instructors are consistently the most praised part of the Get Licensed experience: real industry professionals who are rated five stars by name, review after review, for making training practical, clear, and genuinely engaging. Every course comes with free eLearning materials and mock exams to help you prepare before you arrive. Our Training Guarantee means free unlimited exam retakes, a price match promise, and a full refund if your course doesn't meet SIA compliance standards. After training, our GuardPass app connects you directly with security employers hiring across the UK, so you're not just licensed, you're working.
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A very honest review :)
I was dreading completing my DS top up course as a classroom environment is very much out of my comfort zone. There was also a venue and instructor change which added extra anxiety. On arriving at the course though we were instantly put at ease by meeting Jean (J). He is such a lovely down to earth guy who is incredibly knowledgeable and seems to genuinely love his job. He cares passionately about teaching the correct procedures and helping us get them right.
This personally meant a lot as it now means I would potentially look forward to a refresher course in the future if I knew I had booked it with Jean.
I honestly cannot fault the course venue or the teachings of the instructor. Highly rated and would definitely recommend.
12 September 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about your experience with us! We're absolutely delighted that Jean was able to put you at ease and turn what could have been a stressful situation into such a positive learning experience.
Jean is indeed a fantastic instructor, and it's brilliant to hear how his passion for teaching and down-to-earth approach made such a difference to your course. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to him – feedback like this really does mean the world to our team.
We're thrilled that you feel confident about your training and would even look forward to future courses with us. We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Both trainers Jean Mercure and George…
Both trainers Jean Mercure and George Gibbs made the course not seam so intense, my first door course I have done in many years covered all skill set and levels both went the extra mile would happily have them train me again
13 September 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Jean and George made your return to door supervision training such a positive one after so many years.
It's wonderful to know that they covered everything you needed whilst keeping the atmosphere engaging and supportive. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to both trainers – feedback like this really makes their day!
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Jean Mercure & George (Get Licenced)
Jean Mercure was an amazing Tutor trainer with his co-team member George on delivering the Course.
They’ve made the course interactional and participation was all inclusive making us achieve beyond our expectations. Thanks to the great Team.
S. Mutua
13 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Jean and George made your training experience so engaging and interactive.
It's fantastic to know that their inclusive approach helped you achieve beyond your expectations – that's exactly what we strive for with all our courses. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Great Assessor
Great atmosphere created by the trainers. Both Jean Mercure and George Gibbs. They made the course very interesting and understandable. Great guys.
13 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Jean and George made your training experience both interesting and engaging.
Creating the right atmosphere is so important for effective learning, and it's brilliant to know that our trainers helped make the course accessible and enjoyable for you. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to them both.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
The best experience so far.
The SIA top up course was so much fun. Great learning experience. Shout out to the trainers : Jean Mercure and George Gibbs, they made it look so easy and straight forward.
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the SIA top-up course and found it such a great learning experience.
Jean and George are fantastic trainers, and we'll make sure to pass on your kind words to them – they'll be thrilled to know they made the content easy to follow and enjoyable for you.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Very good experience
Very good experience
Mr Jean Mercure and Assessor George Gibbs has been fantastic. Thank you so much.
13 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
It's fantastic to know that our team provided you with excellent support throughout your training. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words!
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Jean Mercure, LEGEND!
Jean Mercure was our lead and he done an absolutely FANTASTIC job! Made everyone comfortable but well informed! Incredible teacher and patient with those that may have struggled. If I could, I'd take another class if he was leading it! Fantastic tutor. Worth his weight in Gold!!!!
Junior Kirton
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Jean provided such an excellent training experience and made everyone feel comfortable whilst ensuring the course content was thoroughly understood.
Patience and the ability to create a supportive learning environment are exactly the qualities we value in our tutors, and we're thrilled that this shone through during your course. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Jean – feedback like this truly makes his day!
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Al-Azeez (Akin), Frances, Ali
Great course, really inciteful, our trainer was really good at his job, explaining everything along the way making sure everybody in the class understood all the way through and gave us a good sense of team work, as well as the confidence to be working alone in the industry. On the fifth day Frances joined us for our assessments. Straight away I could tell this lady is a force! Very firm but for and helpful. All in all a great experience, woke up to a pass so I'm happy to have my first foot in the door. Recommend to anyone to get the CV booster (I also purchased the CCTV course with them), as I think I would prefer to use these guys for all my training in the security sector.
Our adjudicator Ali on the Saturday was a great guy also, very friendly, explained the process for doing the exams on my phone so it was easy and I just generally felt like I wasn't under any pressure which I think was important. Can't wait to progress further and looking forward to doing my C.P. course with get licenced in the near future too. Thank you guys and all the best to you!
7 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience with us! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your trainer created such a supportive learning environment and that Frances made such a positive impact during your assessments.
It's wonderful to know that Ali helped you feel comfortable during the examination process – we believe that reducing pressure helps our students perform at their best. Congratulations on your pass and on taking that crucial first step into the security industry!
We're thrilled that you've chosen to continue your training journey with us for your CCTV course and future CP training. Wishing you every success as you build your career in the security sector!
The Get Licensed Team
Gavin Shiels and Shaun Ogden Security Instructors
Gavin Shiels was my main instructor at the beginning of the door supervisor training, he was very enthusiastic and zealous about the weeks ahead and the activities he had planned for me and other people on the course, he walk through the task patiently such emergency first aid, searches, physical intervention, de-escalation techniques, special protected characteristics that had to be protected and awareness of risks , he used props as a way of demonstration too which kept me engaged.
Today day 5 I got to meet Shaun Ogden who introduced themselves as a second instructor to support the physical intervention, he made a good first impression and he was observed to be friendly and open to my questions and demonstrated stance we were learning typical to door supervisors that I was unsure of.
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about your door supervisor training experience with us!
We're delighted to hear that both Gavin and Shaun made such a positive impact on your learning journey. It's fantastic to know that the varied teaching methods, from the props to the patient demonstrations, kept you engaged throughout the course.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
The best training course.
Im seriously enjoy all the course the instructor Mohammed explained everything clear and will take step by step all the knowledge necessary to make safe the future rol.
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that the course met your expectations and that everything was explained so clearly.
It's fantastic to know that you feel well-prepared and confident for your future role in the security industry. We're proud to have been part of your training journey and wish you every success ahead.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
The course was amazing and very helpful…
The course was amazing and very helpful and insightful , with its laughs and making new friends along the way , Muhammad Azmi was my trainer and he is very helpful and insightful with what he does
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with your course and that Muhammad Azmi provided you with helpful and insightful training.
It's brilliant to know you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and even made new friends along the way – that's exactly the kind of supportive learning environment we strive to create. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Muhammad.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Muhammad Azmi - Get Licensed door supervisor course
Muhammad Azmi has been a fantastic instructor. His instructions were clear, and he was respectful, kind and good to have a laugh with throughout the course. Would absolutely recommend.
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on your course.
It's brilliant to know that the instruction was clear and delivered in such a welcoming and engaging way. We pride ourselves on creating a learning environment that's both professional and enjoyable, and it sounds like that really came through for you.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
We want more females to join this course.
It was a wonderful experience working with Gavin Shiels & Shaun Ogden.
1 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience with our team.
Gavin and Shaun are fantastic members of our staff, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to them. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Amazon course
Amazing course, huge thank you to Muhammad Azmi A+++++
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
We're absolutely delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with us! Muhammad Azmi is indeed a fantastic trainer, and we'll make sure to pass on your kind words to him.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, and we wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Excellent course & trainer.
Excellent course & trainer.
Trainer is Muhammad Azmi
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with the course and that Muhammad Azmi provided excellent training.
We're proud of our trainers and it's fantastic to know he made such a great impression. We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Amazing course
Amazing course, everything was demonstrated and explained really well. I recommend people that are interested to definitely take this course
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We're absolutely delighted to hear that the demonstrations and explanations helped make everything clear for you.
It's fantastic feedback like yours that really motivates our team to keep delivering quality training. We're thrilled you found the course so valuable, and we truly appreciate you encouraging others to join us.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Really Happy
It was a very beautiful, interesting and very professional experience from the part of the instructor (Gavin) I am really happy, apart from what we were taught, I’m leaving here with a beautiful smile, everything was perfect!
8 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Gavin made such a positive impression and that you enjoyed the course so much.
It's feedback like yours that reminds us why we love what we do. We're thrilled that you're leaving with a smile and feeling confident about your training.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Best instructor i've ever experienced…
Best instructor i've ever experienced amazing team work
Really got involved in the activities
Was straight forward didn't leave anyone out took all are needs into consideration 👌
Couldn't imagine the course going any better.
My main instructor: Gavin Shiels
Assessor: Shaun Ogden
12 September 2026
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Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Gavin and Shaun made your training experience so positive and inclusive.
It's fantastic to know that the team approach and hands-on activities really worked well for you. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to both Gavin and Shaun – they'll be thrilled to hear how much of a difference they made.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Gavin is a great instructor
Gavin is a great instructor. He makes sure you understand what he taught before moving on. Shaun is a also a great assessor. He explains instructions well
12 September 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It's brilliant to hear that both Gavin and Shaun provided you with such a positive learning experience.
We pride ourselves on having instructors and assessors who are truly dedicated to ensuring every student fully grasps the material, so your comments mean a great deal to us and to them personally.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
Gavin shiels was my instructor and I…
Gavin shiels was my instructor and I could not speak more positively about his teaching techniques and his course structure.
Shaun Ogden was also amazing
Both so friendly and easy to ask for help from
8 September 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Get Licensed
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! It's brilliant to hear that both Gavin and Shaun made such a positive impression on you during your training.
We're incredibly proud of our instructors and their commitment to creating a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions. Your kind words about their teaching techniques and approachable nature will mean a great deal to them both.
We wish you all the best in your security career!
The Get Licensed Team
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