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About us
Alliance Training
& Testing
Veteran-led, five-star rated security guard license training for Tennessee — built by practitioners, trusted by students, delivered online or in person.
Tennessee's trusted school
The security school of choice
Alliance Training & Testing is the most reputable and trusted veteran-led five-star rated security guard license training in Tennessee. We provide Tennessee's best professional armed and unarmed security license certification training — with clear guidance from enrollment through licensing.
Leadership
Angel Rodriguez, CPP
Founder & Lead Instructor · Alliance Training & Testing
Angel has more than 30 years of combined experience in military, corporate security, and facility management operations. He began his career in the United States Army as an Infantryman, served in the Gulf War with the 101st Airborne Division, and was awarded the Bronze Star.
A member of ASIS, he holds the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation — recognized internationally as a top credential for security practitioners. He serves on the Private Protective Services Committee and was the primary author of the 4-hour General Training Curriculum.
- CPP
- ASIS member
- Bronze Star
- TN licensed trainer
- FEMA certified
- Red Cross instructor
Student trust
Consistently 5-star rated
Alliance places major emphasis on preparing students for armed and unarmed security roles. Our practical approach gives graduates the skills to earn responsible security officer positions in business and industry.
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