Send us a textIn this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood — and most critical — aspects of security training in South Africa: the Course Report.Many students believe that receiving a certificate means their training is complete. In reality, without a submitted course report, your grades are not uploaded, your registration cannot proceed, and your certificate may be meaningless.In this in-depth discussion, we cover:• What a course report is and why it matters • The difference between certificates and course reports • How E, D and C grades are submitted and processed • Why some training centres fail — and how students get caught • Red flags when choosing a security training provider • Why “cheap specials” often come at a long-term cost • How to verify your grades on the SIRA system • What changed with the move to the online SIRA platform • Why older grades may not reflect on your profile • Certificate fraud, printing restrictions, and booking challenges • Self-study vs in-class training — what’s legitimate and what’s not • Which centres are accredited for self-study • How instructor training really works (timelines, practicals, linking) • How long it actually takes to become an accredited instructor • RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) as an alternative pathwayThis episode is essential viewing for: ✔ Security officers ✔ Students considering E, D or C grades ✔ Anyone struggling with missing SIRA grades ✔ Aspiring instructors ✔ Employers and training centre operatorsIf you’ve ever been confused about your grades, certificates, or registration status — this episode will save you time, money, and frustration.Support the showThanks for tuning in to The Security Guy’d! If you enjoyed this episode, smash that like button, drop a comment, and hit subscribe to stay updated on real stories from the frontline of the security industry. Follow us for behind-the-scenes content, upcoming guests, and bonus clips: Instagram | Facebook | Security Guy'd Podcast - YouTube | Security Guyd (@security.guyd) | TikTok Got a security story or want to be featured? Reach out at: [[email protected]] Use the hashtag #TheSecurityGuyd to join the conversation! Until next time—stay sharp, stay safe, stay guided.

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