We proudly announce that Walden Security ranked 8th in the 2025 Training APEX Awards, our highest ranking in the eight consecutive years we have received a Training APEX Award. We also received a Best Practice Award for our Shield360 Officer Training, which encompasses our initial and advanced officer training across our commercial services division.
This achievement is a direct result of the dedication and expertise of our trainers and Learning and Development team. Their commitment to creating in-depth training programs empowers our officers and employees to excel, as evidenced by these statistics from 2024:
• Our Commercial Services training team delivered 30,743 hours of training to 3,227 students.
• Our Federal Services delivered 86,877 hours of instructor-led training and 8,277 online courses.
"This recognition highlights our commitment to equipping our officers with the best training in the industry, setting us apart as a leader in security," says Jason Crowe, Director of Learning and Development. “Our 8th ranking is higher than any security company has been ranked in the 25-year history of the Training APEX Awards.”
Our officer training stands apart due to its combination of instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training, hands-on practice and simulations to apply skills in real-world scenarios. Training magazine continues highlighting its strengths:
“With their officer training, Walden Security provides its officers with a complete 360-degree customizable training program that prepares them for every challenge—whether it’s roving patrols, crisis management, or delivering legendary service. As participants progress into the practical learning stage, their coaches reinforce key concepts covered in previous lessons. Each officer’s understanding is measured through physical skills evaluations, digital exams and oral quizzing.”
This year, 95 organizations were ranked in the Training APEX Awards. Two other security companies were ranked, landing in 45th and 70th place.
The Walden Security training team is pictured accepting the Training APEX Award at the L&D Silver Jubilee held during the Training 2025 Conference & Expo.
About Training magazine:
Training magazine is the leading business publication for learning and development and HR professionals. It has been a highly respected learning and development resource for over 50 years. Training magazine has administered the Training APEX Awards—the top-rated learning industry awards program—for the last 25 years. To see the complete list of rankings of the 2025 Training APEX Awards, please click HERE.