Viking Online Academy
Our Programs
The Viking Online training Program is a 3-tiered certification track designed to elevate your training through the Viking Academy, with Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers. After completing the Bronze Tier, you’ll progress through the Silver and eventually the Gold Certification, where you’ll be fully prepared to take on advanced roles in the security industry.
Texas Level II training course
Certifications
On-Demand Online Courses
Get access to different courses through our on-demand online courses.
Enrollment Fee: $39.99 for each course
Our Trainers

ROY SMITH
CERTIFICATIONS
- Law Enforcement Certified- ILEA (IA), TCLEOSE
(Texas) - Unarmed, Armed Guard Card- CA, TX, GA,
- Concealed Carry License- FL, CA, TX, NE, VA, GA
- Weapons Certified- Pistol, AR, Shotgun, Baton,
- Taser Self Defense Instructor – Law Enforcement
Tactics - Anti-Terrorism Certification
- Gang and Narcotics Certifications.
- Physical Security Risk Assessment Provider
Certified - CPR/ First Aid First Responder Certification
- Taser / Pepper Spray
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
EDUCATION
- MA Criminal Justice Administration
- BA Criminal Justice
SOFT SKILLS
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Crisis and Risk
- Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Time Management
John Portis
John is a military veteran and has been deployed
to Afghanistan for 15 months. He has been an instructor of
Security and Firearms for 3 years. He has been a
supervisor or manager with over 5 years in the
Corporate Security field. John is a certified as an
Executive Protection Instructor and State of Texas DPS
Security certification instructor. John is certified by the
NRA as a Range Safety Officer and Pistol Instructor.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified in Personal Protection
- Certified Personal
- Protection Instructor
- Certified Texas DPS/ TCOLE Instructor
- Certified in Defensive Driving Course
- Leadership and Project Management
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
- National Rifle Association Pistol Instructor
- CPR/ First Aid Certification
- Certified Emergency Medical Response
- Texas LV 3, 4 Guard Card
- Surveillance / Counter Surveillance
- Risk Assessment
