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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$5,416

  Hamilton

Sep 8-Sep 8

Plus 1 other start dates

Jan 4 - Jan 4 2029

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Diploma

Year Founded

1966

Scholarships

yes

The Protection, Security and Investigation program at Mohawk College provides students with essential skills for careers in public safety, physical security, criminal justice, and crime prevention. Students benefit from hands-on training and scenario-based learning, guided by industry experts who bring current knowledge and techniques to the classroom. Graduates can pursue a variety of career paths, including roles with the Canadian Border Services Agency, private investigation, security, municipal bylaw enforcement, and public safety, among others.

The program covers a wide range of topics, including investigation techniques, interviewing, evidence collection, and risk assessments. Students also gain practical training for obtaining provincial licenses for security guard and private investigator roles. Other key areas of study include surveillance techniques, security system analysis, and stress management in protection and security careers.

In addition to technical skills, students are prepared for employment through industry-required report writing, court document preparation, and fitness training, when applicable. This program ensures that graduates are well-equipped to succeed in a rapidly evolving field, with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in protection, security, and investigation.

Admission Requirements

  • Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand criminal and civil laws involved in the protection of people and properties.
  • Development of skills required in protection, security, and investigations careers in dynamic learning environments.
  • Explore techniques and challenges in physical security environments in various emergency and criminal scenarios.
  • Introduce technologies used in cybercrime investigations.
  • Understand and complete the steps to professionally participate in investigations including report writing, interviewing and evidence collection.
  • Develop health, wellness, and stress reduction skills relevant to emergency service careers.

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Student Reviews (11)

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Mohawk College

Data preparation and machine learning

Amelia White

March 4, 2026

Graduated From

Applied Artificial Intelligence

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

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I recently finished the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Mohawk College, and it was an excellent experience. The program does a great job blending core AI concepts with hands-on projects, covering everything from data preparation and machine ...

I recently finished the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Mohawk College, and it was an excellent experience. The program does a great job blending core AI concepts with hands-on projects, covering everything from data preparation and machine learning to natural language processing and computer vision applications.

Mohawk College

Full of greatness and growth

Henry Zhang

Hamilton • March 4, 2026

Graduated From

not provided

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

Coming from an international student who graduated around two months ago. I went through the bridging programme at Mohawk and am now studying at Brock University in the Accountancy COOP programme.

PROFESSORS & PEERS

Carol and Patricia...

Coming from an international student who graduated around two months ago. I went through the bridging programme at Mohawk and am now studying at Brock University in the Accountancy COOP programme.

PROFESSORS & PEERS

Carol and Patricia’s accounting classes were like learning step by step with someone guiding you through all the tricky parts. The assignments and classes matched up perfectly and actually made sense. Most of the time, they even gave us extra materials just to make sure we fully understood everything.

Elliot’s classes were always fun and easy to follow. He has this way of breaking down complex concepts so clearly and straight to the point. Great guy too, with a solid sense of humour and a really strong professional background!

James’s auditing and business info courses were solid as well. I have great respect for the fairness and integrity he consistently demonstrates in his classes. My biggest takeaway from him is to always stay true and fair to others and, most importantly, to myself.

Personally speaking, the professors truly value teaching and genuinely care about their students.

CAMPUS:

The campus is beautiful, full of diverse vegetation, wildlife and plants, with the Royal Air Force of geese on patrol four seasons a year, and in summer, ladybirds casually land on your shoulder to greet you.

(However, in my last one or two semesters, the public hygiene and environment near the main entrance did take a hit due to some students’ careless and deliberate damage.)

The library is also an amazing place to study, I spent most of my time there doom drinking coffee from the Tims express and hustling my way through the course content.

I also like how they divided the library into three zones, the upstairs the talking zone, the main library area downstairs, and a separate ultra quiet space inside the library designed for those who need complete silence, all came with computer access for those in need. There are also other good spots on campus for studying, like the EA area, which is also quite nice, with accessible entertainment options.

As for food, the options are fairly diverse, though the taste and quality might not be to everyone’s liking. Still, with Subway and Tims around, it’s honestly not the end of the world.

My three years there were full of greatness and growth, wasn’t a top student, I failed courses, repeated years, and made mistakes. But I’m genuinely grateful for that time. I made great friends and learnt lessons far beyond the textbooks, from both my peers and professors, which truly prepared me for the future and the Canadian society.

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