Professional Training for Real-World Readiness.
Professional education, licensing preparation, safety instruction, organizational training, and preparedness programs.
Explore Courses View Upcoming Classes
Training Inside the Integrated Security Department
GTSD Academy is the training and readiness layer your GTSD Security Director draws on to keep personnel, procedures, and response capability current across your security program.
Training Built Around Real People and Real Responsibilities
GTSD Academy provides practical security and preparedness education for security professionals, organizations, and individuals seeking stronger skills, judgment, and readiness.
Security Professional Training
Advanced Security
Professional development in threat recognition, reporting, emergency decision-making and security operations.
Maryland Armed Security
Professional armed security training and qualification support for eligible security personnel.
Maryland Unarmed Security
State-required security training delivered through live virtual instruction.
Firearms & Personal Protection
Concealed Carry
Responsible concealed carry education and applicable licensing instruction.
View ScheduleFirearms Basics
Foundation-level safe handling, storage, marksmanship fundamentals and range procedures.
View ScheduleHome Defense
Practical education focused on home security planning and responsible defensive decision-making.
View ScheduleThe Leopard Principle™
A professional development and security mindset course focused on awareness, patience, positioning, adaptability and deliberate action.
The Leopard Principle™ teaches how to think. The GLOTAC Protocol™ teaches how to operate.
Why Train With GTSD
Structured Instruction
Courses built around clear standards and a defined curriculum, not improvised content.
Practical Application
Training designed around real responsibilities and real-world decision-making, not just classroom theory.
Professional Standards
Instruction delivered to the same standard GTSD applies across its consulting and organizational work.
Preparedness-First Approach
Every course connects back to the same GLOTAC Protocol™ framework GTSD uses across the organization.
How Training Works
1. Choose Training
Browse upcoming classes and find the course and date that fits.
2. Register
Complete registration and secure payment directly through GTSD.
3. Prepare
Receive class details, requirements, and access to My GTSD ahead of time.
4. Attend
Join in person or through GTSD's live online classroom, depending on the course.
5. Complete
Finish the course and access your training record through My GTSD.
Common Questions
What types of training does GTSD Academy offer?
GTSD Academy offers Security Professional Training (Maryland Unarmed and Armed Security, Advanced Security), Firearms & Personal Protection courses (Concealed Carry, Home Defense, Firearms Basics), and the Leopard Principle™ doctrine course.
Is Maryland Unarmed Security Training available online?
Yes. Maryland Unarmed Security is delivered 100% online through live virtual instruction.
Is the online class self-paced?
No. Maryland Unarmed Security is taught live and virtually on a set schedule, not self-paced. Check the class schedule for upcoming dates and times.
How do I register?
Click View Schedule on any course. Registration, scheduling, and secure payment are completed directly through the GTSD Academy website.
Do I need prior firearms experience?
No. Firearms Basics is designed for those with little or no prior experience, covering safe handling, storage, and fundamentals from the ground up.
Do you offer private or group training?
Yes. GTSD provides customized training for businesses, security companies, organizations, and private groups. Contact GTSD to discuss your needs.
Need private or organizational training?
GTSD provides customized training for businesses, security companies, organizations and private groups.