Name: A+ Security Host Certification
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Course Content

What You'll Learn

Conflict De-Escalation

Read body language, defuse tense situations with verbal tactics, and disengage without force. The first tool a security host should reach for is a calm voice

Use of Force Assessment

When restraint is appropriate, when it is not, and how to scale your response. Legal exposure is enormous if you get this wrong — we walk through every scenario

Fake ID and Intoxication Detection

Recognize counterfeit IDs, signs of intoxication, and how to refuse entry without triggering an incident. The front door is where most problems start or end

Patron Safety and Crowd Control

Manage capacity, identify exits and choke points, and spot warning signs before a situation escalates. Your job is to keep people safe — including the ones you are removing

Drug Recognition

Identify club drugs, recognize overdose signs, and respond with the right call — medical, law enforcement, or both. Speed matters and the wrong call costs lives

Incident Documentation and Reporting

Write reports that hold up in court, document witness statements properly, and coordinate with law enforcement. A good report protects the venue, the patron, and you

Simple Process

How It Works

Three simple steps to your certificate

Sign Up

Create your account and purchase the course. You’ll get instant access to start learning right away.

Complete the Course

Work through the material at your own pace, 24/7, from any device. No deadlines, no pressure.

Get Certified

Pass the final assessment and download your certificate immediately. It’s that simple.

Why Choose Us

Why Home of Training?

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Over 40,000 locations nationwide rely on Home of Training for their compliance needs.

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Reviews

What People Are Saying

Join thousands who've earned their certifications with Home of Training

★★★★★

Every one of my door guys has this cert now. The de-escalation module alone paid for itself the first month — our incident reports dropped by 40 percent.

Javi R.

GM, Nightclub & Lounge Group

★★★★★

Straightforward, no-nonsense training. I have been a bouncer for 12 years and still learned something — specifically around documentation and the legal side of restraint.

Darius P.

Head of Security, Event Venue

★★★★★

Our insurance carrier dropped our rates after we rolled this out across all three locations. That ROI was immediate.

Rachel F.

Operations Director, Restaurant Group

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Bouncers, door staff, in-house security, and any hospitality employee who interacts with patrons around access control, crowd management, or incident response. Used by nightclubs, bars, restaurants with security staff, hotels, casinos, concert venues, and event spaces.

Requirements vary by state and municipality. Many venues require it for insurance compliance even where the state does not mandate it, because carriers treat trained security staff as a lower-liability risk. Check your local regulations and your insurance policy.

Most students complete the course in 2-4 hours. Fully self-paced, mobile-ready, and available 24/7. You can finish in one sitting or split it across shifts.

A dated, downloadable certificate of completion you can hand to your manager or show to your insurance carrier. Stored in your Home of Training account permanently — no reprint fees.

Yes. Bulk discounts start at 5 seats and scale for larger teams. Contact sales for multi-location pricing and our LMS dashboard, which lets you assign courses, track completion, and export certificates across all your venues.

No. A+ Security Host is hospitality-specific training for door staff and in-house security. It is not a substitute for state-licensed armed or unarmed guard certifications where those are required. Check your state requirements.

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A+ Security Host Certification

What You'll Learn

Conflict De-Escalation

Use of Force Assessment

Fake ID and Intoxication Detection

Patron Safety and Crowd Control

Drug Recognition

Incident Documentation and Reporting

How It Works

Sign Up

Complete the Course

Get Certified

Why Home of Training?

Real Human Support

Trusted by Major Brands

Learn on Any Device

What People Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions

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A+ Security Host Certification

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