The NEBOSH National Certificate in Protecting Standard Duty Premises from Terrorism is a one-day Martyn's Law course for people helping to manage premises in the standard tier of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 — publicly accessible premises where between 200 and 799 people may be present at the same time. It applies familiar health and safety thinking to terrorism preparedness.
NEBOSH's syllabus is built around five areas, taking you from the threat and the law through to practical procedures and culture.
Standard tier premises must notify the Security Industry Authority, which is the regulator for the Act, and have appropriate public protection procedures in place, so far as is reasonably practicable. 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. The duties are not yet enforceable, which makes now the time to prepare.
A tutor-led day in a virtual classroom, followed by the online assessment. No travel required.
A single day at a Learning Partner's venue, suited to people who prefer face-to-face teaching.
Run at your own premises for a group, which lets the discussion focus on your building and your procedures.
Yes. It was developed by NEBOSH specifically to help organisations meet the standard duty requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, which is commonly known as Martyn's Law after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017.
One day. NEBOSH sets six taught hours, plus half an hour for the assessment.
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.
It depends on how many people could reasonably be present at the same time. Standard duty covers publicly accessible premises where 200 to 799 people may be present. Premises and qualifying events where 800 or more may be present fall into the enhanced tier, which has more extensive duties and a separate three-day NEBOSH Enhanced Duty certificate.
The Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025, and the government set an implementation period of at least 24 months before the duties apply. The Home Office published statutory guidance in April 2026. Enforcement by the Security Industry Authority is expected to start no earlier than April 2027.
No. NEBOSH qualifications have no expiry date. You may still want to refresh your procedures and training as your premises change or new guidance is published.
Envico lists NEBOSH Protecting Standard Duty Premises from Terrorism courses from NEBOSH Learning Partners. Also worth comparing: the NEBOSH Enhanced Duty Premises and Events certificate, the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, or the full NEBOSH range.
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