Get Licensed Limited

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Get Licensed Limited
Private
IndustrySecurity Industry
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Founder
  • Shahzad Ali
  • Madiha Adil
HeadquartersLondon, UK
Number of locations
85+
Key people
  • Simon Guild (Chairman)
  • Nick Herbert (Board Advisor)
  • Shahzad Ali (CEO)
  • Nick Kelly (COO)
  • Madiha Adil (Director Partnerships)
  • Anthony Milner (Director Compliance)
  • Paul Dickson (Head of Partnerships)
  • Shahab Ali (Head of Product)
  • Parth Patel (Marketing Manager)
  • Anar Bakrania (Operations Manager)
  • Urooj Irfan (Financial Accountant)
Websiteget-licensed.co.uk

Get Licensed Limited is a security training and staffing platform established in 2007 by Shahzad Ali and Madiha Adil.[1][2] The company is headquartered in London with operations in over 85 locations. It is regarded as the UK's leading security training and staffing platform within the private security industry[3] and is best known for helping people find the training they need to get licensed and match them with security jobs in their area.[4]

Get Licensed Limited has received certifications from UKAS, ISOQAR, PBSA, Cyber Essentials, and Armed Forces Covenant.[5] It has also been rated 5-Star by TrustPilot for its unique range of courses and license certification programs. The company has been featured in several media outlets such as Security Magazine,[6][7][8] Lad Bible, Security Journal,[9] Manchester TV,[10][11][12] Ifsec Global,[13][14] Lancashire Post,[15] Yorkshire Times,[16] North East Post,[17] DailyStar,[18] Cyber Daily Report,[19] Bdaily,[20] Warrington Guardian,[21] and others.[22][23]

History

Get Licensed Limited was founded in 2007 to offer a vast variety of courses and help people get licensed education to land jobs in the security and hospitality industry.[24] Since its inception, Get Licensed has offered courses to over 300,000 people and acquired over 14,000 TrustPilot reviews, becoming a 5-star rated training platform across the UK.[25]

Get Licensed has a network of training partners that offer virtual and in-person training in over 85 locations, including all major UK cities and towns.[26] The company also facilitates GuardPass, an all-in-one application to help you pass the SIA Training exams and find security work.[27] It is available to download via Apple Store and Google Play.[28]

Additionally, Get Licensed is also actively involved in giving back to the community and is associated with Beam and Kiva charity organisations.

Courses and training programs

  • SIA Security Training Courses
  1. SIA Door Supervisor Training
  2. SIA CCTV Training
  3. SIA Security Guard Training
  4. SIA Close Protection Training
  5. SIA Top-Up Training For Door Supervisors
  6. SIA Top-Up Training for Security Guards
  • APLH Personal Licence Training
  • Basic Handcuff Training
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Training
  • Green CSCS Labourer Card Training

In the media

        

References

  1. "Basic female instincts". Professional Security. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. "MP Simon Hughes awards Madiha Adil of Get Licensed Asian Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 | Presswire". presswire.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. "How to get into and advance in the security industry". HR News. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. "Severe shortage of club security staff, warns Get Licensed". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. "Offer to fund North-East ex-forces as security trainers". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. "Lord Nick Herbert joins Get Licensed in Board Advisor role | Security Matters". securitymattersmagazine.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  7. "Why now is a crucial time to protect the mental health of security workers". www.securitymagazine.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  8. "Nightlife and security in the U.K.: reopening post COVID-19". www.securitymagazine.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  9. "Lord Nick Herbert joins Get Licensed as a Board Advisor". securityjournaluk.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  10. "How basic female instincts and intuition can be used to protect you in dangerous situations". Manchester TV. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  11. "How basic female instincts and intuition can be used to protect you in dangerous situations". Manchester TV. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  12. "How basic female instincts and intuition can be used to protect you in dangerous situations". Manchester TV. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  13. "Nobody left behind: The mental health support gap in the security industry". IFSEC Global | Security and Fire News and Resources. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  14. "Reminder on the need for rigorous security personnel hiring practices and door supervisor guidance as lockdown measures ease". IFSEC Global | Security and Fire News and Resources. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  15. Times, Lancashire. "Supply And Demand: What Is Pushing Security Workers Out Of The Nightlife Industry?". Lancashire Times. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  16. Times, Yorkshire. "Supply And Demand: What Is Pushing Security Workers Out Of The Nightlife Industry?". Yorkshire Times. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  17. Post, North East. "Supply And Demand: What Is Pushing Security Workers Out Of The Nightlife Industry?". North East Post. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  18. Lawton, Jerry (22 December 2020). "Tesco bouncer says crazed panic-buyers threatened him with knives and lamb". Dailystar.co.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  19. "Cyber Daily Report". www.cyberdailyreport.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  20. News, Bdaily Business. "Security training company Get Licensed celebrates reaching 10,000 Trustpilot reviews landmark". Bdaily Business News. Retrieved 15 September 2021. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  21. "Warrington pilot who lost job during pandemic admits it left him 'grieving'". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  22. "Lord Nick Herbert joins Get Licensed as a Board Advisor". London Post. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  23. "ADS Advance - Lord (Nick) Herbert joins Get Licensed as Board Advisor". www.adsadvance.co.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  24. Times, Cumbria. "Supply And Demand: What Is Pushing Security Workers Out Of The Nightlife Industry?". Cumbria Times. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  25. "ProSecureNewsOnline - Weekly News for the UK Security Professional". prosecurenewsonline.co.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  26. "Lamborghini Learner Car Spotted In London - With Lessons Costing £20k". www.ladbible.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  27. Pearson-jones, Bridie (23 March 2021). "Defence expert reveals the best way to escape an attack from behind". Mail Online. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  28. "mental health". Professional Security. Retrieved 15 September 2021.

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