The duration of getting a PSiRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) certificate can vary depending on the level of certification and the training provider. Generally, the training program duration ranges from a few days to several weeks, and in some cases, it can be up to three months.
For the basic security officer certification (Grade E), the training program duration can be around 5-10 days. For higher grades, such as Grade D, Grade C, and Grade B, the training program duration can increase accordingly and can range from 2 to 12 weeks.
After completing the training program, the candidate must pass the PSiRA competency exam to be registered with PSiRA. The duration of getting the certificate depends on the time it takes to complete the training program, pass the competency exam, and complete the registration process with PSiRA. In general, it may take several weeks to a few months to get the PSiRA certificate.