The NEBOSH National Certificate in Protecting Enhanced Duty Premises and Events from Terrorism is a three-day Martyn's Law course for people helping to manage premises and events in the enhanced tier of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 — publicly accessible premises and qualifying events where 800 or more people may be present at the same time.
Duration3 days16 taught hours, 3 hours of self-study and 1 hour for the assessment
AssessmentOnlineA multiple format question paper taken online
Premises and events800+ peopleThe enhanced duty tier of Martyn's Law
EntryNo requirementsNEBOSH recommends English at IELTS 6.0 or higher
Who it is for
This qualification suits you if
- You help manage a stadium, arena, theatre, concert venue, large retail site, visitor attraction or similar premises where 800 or more people may be present
- You organise or manage ticketed or otherwise controlled events for 800 or more people
- You are a health and safety, facilities, events or operations lead preparing your organisation for the enhanced duty
- You support the senior individual responsible for compliance and need to understand what they must be able to show the regulator
Before you commit
- NEBOSH says it is not designed for security professionals or safety practitioners who already have extensive experience of managing terrorism risk
- If your premises hold between 200 and 799 people, the one-day Standard Duty certificate is enough
- There are no entry requirements, but the assessment is in English and there is self-study on top of the taught hours
- The course prepares you for the duties; it does not in itself make your premises or events compliant
What it covers
NEBOSH's syllabus runs across eight areas. The first four match the Standard Duty certificate; the rest cover the additional measures and documentation the enhanced tier demands.
- The nature of terrorism and the legal framework, including the difference between standard and enhanced duty premises and qualifying events
- UK threat levels and the duties they place on organisations
- Understanding terrorist threats and site vulnerabilities
- Implementing public protection procedures: evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication
- Implementing public protection measures: monitoring, controlling movement, physical security and the security of information
- Documenting compliance with the 2025 Act
- Business continuity and recovery after an incident
- Developing a strong security culture
What Martyn's Law asks of enhanced duty premises and events
On top of the public protection procedures required at standard tier, enhanced duty premises and qualifying events must put appropriate public protection measures in place, document their assessment and measures, and share that document with the Security Industry Authority, which regulates the Act. The Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 with an implementation period of at least 24 months, and the Home Office published statutory guidance in April 2026.
How you can study it
Live online
Three tutor-led days in a virtual classroom, with self-study and the online assessment on top.
Classroom
Three days at a Learning Partner's venue, suited to people who want face-to-face discussion of real sites.
In-house
Run for your own team, so the vulnerability and measures work can centre on your venue or event.
Common questions
Is this a Martyn's Law course?
Yes. NEBOSH developed it specifically for organisations within the enhanced duty requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn's Law after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017.
How long does it take?
Three days. NEBOSH sets 16 taught hours, three hours of self-study and one hour for the assessment.
How is it assessed?
By a multiple format question assessment taken online. Multiple format papers mix question styles, such as questions with one correct answer, questions with more than one correct answer, and ranking or categorising tasks. A qualification parchment follows once you pass.
What counts as a qualifying event?
Under the Act, a qualifying event is one held at premises accessible to the public where it is reasonable to expect 800 or more people to be present at the same time, and where entry requires express permission, for example through ticketing. Qualifying events fall into the enhanced tier.
Standard or Enhanced Duty — which do I need?
It depends on how many people could reasonably be present at once. Premises where 200 to 799 people may be present are in the standard tier and are covered by the one-day NEBOSH Standard Duty certificate. Premises and qualifying events where 800 or more may be present are in the enhanced tier, which this course covers.
Does the qualification expire?
No. NEBOSH qualifications have no expiry date. You may still want to refresh your documentation and training as your venue, events or the statutory guidance change.
Online (Instructor-led)