Fast-track your career with
SIA CCTV training

Gain your SIA CCTV licence and earn up to £3,000/month in
CCTV operator roles across retail, transport, events and control rooms.

How is the course delivered?

Virtual: Attend two days of classes online and then sit the exam physically at a centre near you.

In-class: Join the course and the exam physically at a center near you.

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Duration

3 days

From

£229.99 Incl. VAT

Pass Rate

95%

Earning Potential

Up to £20 per hour

Fast: Same-day results

Clear: Step-by-step support

Trusted: 400,000+ trained

Proven: 95% pass rate

Duration

3 days

From

£229.99 Incl. VAT

Pass Rate

95%

Earning Potential

Up to £20 per hour

Fast: Same-day results

Clear: Step-by-step support

Trusted: 400,000+ trained

Proven: 95% pass rate

SIA CCTV training course

The CCTV training course is a mandatory qualification for anyone looking to work in the UK’s private security industry as a CCTV operator in control rooms
or public spaces.

🚨 With rising demand for surveillance professionals, now is the ideal time to get your SIA CCTV licence and start your career in security.

The SIA-approved course is completed in just 3 days and equips you with the skills to monitor CCTV systems, support public safety, and apply for your CCTV Operator licence. It’s the first step toward a more focused role in the security industry.

3 simple steps to start your security career

Step 1

Book your course

85+ training locations across the UK.
Find one near you and get started.

Step 2

Pass your exam

95% pass rate, first time.
Free retraining if you don’t. Same-day results.

Step 3

Get licensed and start working

We help with your licence and connect
you to real security jobs.

Real stories from real people

Excellent

Rated 4.8 out of 5 on 32,347 reviews

Trustpilot

Feb 2, 2025

Tochukwu Agiliga

The package is designed for success

“The package is designed for success. In my door supervisor course and CCTV Operator course, I met an amazing set of instructors who use field and class experiences to build your courage and bring you excellent performance”

Abrar Ahmed

Door Supervisor at Mitie Security

Excellent 4.8

Nov 29, 2024

ARG

Highly recommended

“Highly recommended. I did the DS and CCTV courses within two weeks of each other. Both the tutors were engaging and very experienced and knowledgeable in their field. Despite both courses being relatively short, I feel they pack in a lot of material. There are also lots of practical activities that help prepare you for front line security work. Once again, I high recommend training with Get Licensed!”

Jan 25, 2025

Al Rasul

100% recommended to start your Security Career

“If your looking for a licence to start a career in security or you want to renew your licence Get Licensed is the place to go, with its easy and stress-free way to apply as well as regular updates so you know what's happening with your application you know you can trust them to handle your application, they also have certified tutors who are amazing at what they do I would like to thanks to Tanya, Alan and Paul for their experience, professionalism and friendliness as I passed 1st time when I did the security guard and CCTV course. Would recommend them 100%”

Natalie

Door Supervisor

Excellent 4.5

Oct 30, 2024

Olukayode

Good Experience

“Registration on the Guard pass app was very easy and straightforward. Booking for training and exam was seamless. My exam trainer is a professional, he is learned and understood the course very well. It made my understanding very fast. The customer care team too are very responsive, they are also available to help anytime you have a concern.”

Jan 31, 2025

Andy N

Really good course, great trainer

“Really good course and fantastically delivered by Shaun in Durham. I've been in the licensed trade for three decades and have learned a ridiculous amount this week !! The content was engaging throughout and kept relevant with Shaun's vast experience and real-life scenarios. Top level training, thank you.”

Jan 15, 2025

Hamza Munir

Great experience

“Very satisfied with the course of Door Supervisor. Ben is a very good trainer and an engaging teacher. Sham was also a good invigilator. Highly recommended”

Jan 12, 2025

Anna London

SIA Training recommended

“It was efficient and interesting. Rob Worthington was a good professional trainer and didn’t leave any one behind. Amy was also great. Anita assisting too. 👍👍👍”

Jan 11, 2025

Joshua Oluwaseun

Quality driven.

“Ben Mccarthy is an efficient, quality driven, and hardworking lead trainer for the door supervision course. He made the topics easy to understand and digest. I appreciate his patience and attention to detail when teaching the course.”

Nov 13, 2024

Mike Hockett

I have been working in security for 30…

“I have been working in security for 30 years starting with 10 years as a full time door supervisor and then 20 years in house NHS security officer in a busy city centre hospital with a war zone called A&E Since leaving I needed to get my SIA . This course is really good and it’s far from an attend course you need to apply yourself and it will give you the grounding to be a first class operative to start a career and progress in security. Great trainer in Dave Watts a first class instructor and man. This course is first class and Get Licensed make booking, learning a great experience”

Sirtaj Rehman

Security Officer at a shopping centre

Excellent 4.9

Nov 18, 2024

Mr Daniel Hughes

A Great Experience & Course

“Had a great experience with my Door Supervisors course. Excellent communication from start to finish. The instructor Simon Willoughby was awesome too. Very knowledgeable, engaging, and humorous. He got us through the very long days and made them feel not so long. A great guy and a great course”

Oct 11, 2024

ASKANDIR IDDRISS

Get Licensed is the best

“Get Licensed is indeed, the best place to take your security training. I just completed my Door Supervisor Training with them and was trained by Rob Worthington. Rob is the best trainer I have ever seen. You know why, its because he really trains from experience. He treated everyone fairly and makes the training very interesting, practical and experiential. I sincerely entreat everyone that seeks to take any security training course to do that with Get Licensed. You would enjoy it and learn a lot.”

Spike

Assistant Manager at a security firm

Excellent 4.5

Dec 22, 2024

Boluwatife Adeogun

I enjoyed my course so well and my…

“I enjoyed my course so well and my supervisor was a great teacher and person. He teaches so well his explanation is so clear. Am shouting out to Simon Albutt.”

Feb 2, 2025

Dave Sayer

Clear and Concise

“The trainer Amy was really patient, helpful and informative. All lessons were delivered with clarity along with a very professional attitude. Sering was also excellent. He conveyed information in a friendly helpful manner and made the class feel at ease. Good staff are hard to find and both are assets to the Industry.”

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Why choose Get Licensed for security training

Fast-track results

Same day exam
results.

Guaranteed success

Unlimited exam retakes
till you pass.

18 years of expertise

Trusted training, real insights,
and ongoing career support.

Risk-free promise

Get a full refund if you fail more than 4 times. Terms apply.

Nationwide locations

Learn anywhere with 85+
UK centres.

Industry-leading pass rate

95% of learners pass on their first attempt.

Ready to start your
career in security?

Book a training course near you today
to get started.

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Not sure where to start?
We'll clear it up!

The CCTV Operator course is a 3-day training program that teaches you how to legally monitor security cameras and work in a control room. Completing this course allows you to apply for an SIA CCTV licence, which is required to work as a CCTV operator in the UK.

Lots of people can benefit from a CCTV Operator course. Qualified security professionals who want to grow their skills and/or become eligible to get a job as a CCTV operator will benefit from this course, but so will people exploring their job options in security work for the first time.

You can either book online or you can book through our customer service line on 0207 078 7259.

There is no official maximum age limit to work in security. As long as you can meet the physical and mental demands of the job, you can work in the industry. Many older professionals thrive in CCTV and concierge roles. While employers may have specific requirements (e.g. hiring security guards who haven’t yet turned 60), there’s no official upper age limit, and you can still apply for security roles you’re physically fit for.

You’ll need an SIA CCTV Operator licence, which requires completing a regulated CCTV Operator training course. Depending on the role you’re applying for, you may also be asked to complete additional training courses, such as the security guard training course or door supervisor course. You must also be eligible to work in the UK and be able to communicate in English.

By UK law, you must have an SIA CCTV licence to operate security cameras in public spaces or businesses. Without it, you cannot legally work as a CCTV operator.

CCTV operator salaries vary based on experience, location, and role. In the UK, the average pay ranges from £15 to £20 per hour for CCTV operator roles.