Get Licensed the fastest growing Security Training company in UK
Source: Central Governmeny – Issue 21
Launched in 2007, Get Licensed is the brainchild of Madiha Adil, a graduate in Human Resources and Employment Relations and her husband Shahzad Ali, a former employee of G4S. Starting from small office based in Mill Hill, offering training for individuals pursuing an SIA licence, within three years, Get Licensed has grown to be the largest single provider of security training courses in the UK, with 12,000 graduates a year. The success can only be attributed to the vision of its founders, the professional training programmes on offer, and their continuous expansion through the addition of new training courses each year.
Gap in Market
When the Security Industry Authority was introduced in 2003 to regulate the industry in accordance with the Private Security act 2001, the SIA license was launched as a means of monitoring the standards of the private security industry. This called for many more accredited training companies to train and help develop a sound, professional industry. Recognising this, Shahzad Ali and his wife Madiha conceived the company Get Licensed with a commitment to be part of the process that raised standards in the security industry and build an industry that is professional and respected.
Following the criteria set by SIA on the various security courses, Get Licensed went about recruiting the right trainers for the job, a task undertaken by Madiha with her vast experience in the field of recruitment. Shahzad’s knowledge and experience from his years with Securicor now G4S, one of the UK’s leading private security providers was invaluable. What a winning combination. Starting with just one course in 2007, the basic Door Supervisor Course, three years on, Get Licensed offers 10 different training courses and now has three other regional offices, in Leeds, Manchester and West London.
“If standards in the private security industry are to be raised, then the courses have to be delivered to the highest standard and syllabus covering all aspects of the role. Our courses cover all the modules specified by SIA with the best trainers in the field of expertise. Our rigorous training standards and final assessment at the end, means that companies who employ our graduates can be assured that they have excelled in all aspects of the syllabus,” said Shahzad Ali.
“We take pride in the professional team we employ. All hold the required teaching qualifications, the PTTLS 7303 and 1886 Conflict Management as well as the recently introduced Physical Intervention Trainer Certificate. All have years of experience working and excelling in their respective fields,” said Madiha Adil.
Philosophy
Get Licensed is committed to developing individuals to their full potential through engaging them in courses that will not only teach them skills required to be the best but also inspire them to be the best. This commitment is carried right through within their own organisation as the 30 member strong team is regularly trained in new training techniques or new legislation. “To inspire people to be the best, we have to have the best as role models and trainers. To do that, our staff are continually trained and their own personal development plans reviewed,” said Madiha .
“We are always introducing new courses to offer our customers, both the individual learner and the corporate companies who send their security staff to us for training. Recently we have added to our training portfolio Physical Intervention and Handcuff Training, Food Hygiene, ESOL, Energy Assessor Training and HSE and Approved, First Aid and Work and Emergency First Aid. It’s all about working towards being the leading provider of training needs in the UK,” continued Madiha
For More Info Visit : www.get-licensed.co.uk
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