Professional Training & Continuing Education
Online CE-credit courses and professional development programs for licensed security officers, private investigators, process servers, and other Texas-licensed professionals. Keep your license current and your skills sharp.
Keep Your Texas License Active
Most Texas professional licenses regulated by TDLR require continuing education (CE) hours at renewal time. Failing to complete required CE before your renewal deadline can result in a lapsed license — and that means no legal authority to work in your licensed capacity until the license is reinstated.
Emerald Shield Academy makes CE simple. Our online courses are designed to fit around your work schedule, with TDLR-accepted content that you can complete from any device. No commuting, no fixed class times — just focused, professional education on your terms.
Continuing Education by License Type
Select your license category to find the right CE courses for your renewal requirements.
Security Officer CE
Continuing education hours for TDLR security officer license renewal. Topics include updated legal standards, emergency response, report writing, and professional conduct refreshers.
Enroll Now →Private Investigator CE
CE credits for Texas PI license renewal. Topics include updates to investigative law, surveillance technology, digital evidence, and professional ethics in private investigation.
Enroll Now →Process Server CE
CE credits toward Texas process server license renewal. Covers changes in civil procedure, service of process case law updates, and documentation best practices.
Enroll Now →Expand Your Professional Skills
Beyond CE requirements, our professional development catalog helps you add new skills, advance your career, and stay ahead in your field.
Use of Force Updates
Stay current with changes in Texas use of force law, case law developments, and evolving standards for security and law enforcement professionals.
Digital Investigation Skills
Online open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media investigation, digital footprint analysis, and electronic records research for PIs and security professionals.
Leadership & Management
Supervisory skills, team leadership, scheduling, client communication, and the business side of running a security operation or investigation firm.
Don't Let Your License Lapse
TDLR license renewals require CE completion before the expiration date. Allow enough time to complete your required hours — most CE courses can be finished in a single sitting, but don't wait until the last week.
Log in to your student portal to track your CE progress and download certificates of completion for your TDLR renewal submission.
TDLR CE requirements vary by license type and renewal period. Always confirm your specific CE hours needed on the TDLR website or your license renewal notice before enrolling. Our admissions team can help match you to the right courses.
Questions? Contact our team for CE enrollment guidance.
Keep Your License Active — Enroll in CE Today
Online CE courses available now. Complete your required hours at your own pace.