Train, Qualify, Succeed – Profitable SIA Training Academy for Sale

The academy currently delivers training across Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Swindon, with the infrastructure and accreditation in place to operate UK-wide, presenting clear scope for national expansion.

In addition to course delivery, the business has successfully developed supplementary revenue streams that enhance profitability. These include SIA licence application support services, where learners are offered optional administrative assistance with submitting their SIA badge applications, generating additional service fees.

The business has also built referral partnerships with third-party training providers, enabling learners to progress to additional qualifications, including CSCS, CCTV, Security Officer training, and refresher courses. These referrals generate additional commission income while maintaining strong relationships across the wider training sector.

Historically, these additional courses have been referred externally due to staffing and facility limitations rather than a lack of market demand. This presents a significant opportunity for a new owner to bring these qualifications in-house, increasing revenue, improving margins, and expanding the academy’s course portfolio.

The business benefits from a suite of three integrated software platforms, supporting marketing, online booking, and digital learning delivery. These systems streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and provide a scalable infrastructure for future growth.

Fully accredited with a recognised awarding body, the business benefits from established policies, procedures, and approved course documentation already in place, ensuring smooth operational continuity for a new owner.

A key asset of the business is its established database of past learners and clients, many of whom will require course renewals within the next 12 months. This provides a strong pipeline of repeat business and recurring revenue opportunities for a new owner.

Overall, this represents a scalable and future-proof training business with a proven revenue model, recognised industry approvals, and clear opportunities for expansion through multi-qualification delivery and national growth. It would be ideally suited to an individual or organisation in the training, education, recruitment, or compliance sectors, or to an entrepreneur seeking a ready-made platform in a resilient and regulated industry.



Location
The business currently provides training in Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Swindon, while holding the accreditation and operational framework required to expand across the UK, presenting an excellent opportunity for national growth.

Perfect for relocation.



Premises
Relocatable opportunity.



Tenure
Business Only Opportunity.



Hours
The business operates with flexible training schedules, allowing courses to be delivered in line with demand. This adaptability is ideal for maximising bookings and catering to both weekday and weekend learners as required.



Staff
The academy is supported by a small, dedicated team of approximately five staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The current structure allows the business to operate efficiently while still offering excellent flexibility for growth as course numbers increase.



Financial Profile
We are advised that the business achieves an annual turnover of approximately £179,758. The figures reflect a well-run operation with clear potential for further growth through additional courses, marketing and corporate partnerships. In addition, the existing client database and upcoming renewal demand further strengthen the predictability and sustainability of future income.