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NEBOSH Standard Duty Premises from Terrorism Course (Martyn's Law)

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.

Duration1 day6 taught hours, plus 30 minutes for the assessment
AssessmentOnlineA multiple format question paper taken online
Premises200–799 peopleThe standard 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 run a shop, restaurant, pub, gym, place of worship, school or similar venue where 200 to 799 people may be present
  • You are a health and safety, facilities or operations lead and Martyn's Law preparation has landed with you
  • You need to put evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication procedures in place
  • You want a recognised NEBOSH certificate as evidence that the person preparing your procedures has been trained

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 or events can reasonably expect 800 or more people at once, the Enhanced Duty certificate is the right choice
  • There are no entry requirements, but the assessment is in English
  • The course prepares you for the duties; it does not in itself make your premises compliant

What it covers

NEBOSH's syllabus is built around five areas, taking you from the threat and the law through to practical procedures and culture.

  • The nature of terrorism and the legal framework, including what Martyn's Law requires of standard duty premises
  • UK threat levels and the duties they place on organisations
  • Understanding terrorist threats and the vulnerabilities of your own site
  • Implementing public protection procedures: evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communicating with people on site
  • Developing a strong security culture so procedures are known and followed

What Martyn's Law asks of standard duty premises

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.

How you can study it

Live online

A tutor-led day in a virtual classroom, followed by the online assessment. No travel required.

Classroom

A single day at a Learning Partner's venue, suited to people who prefer face-to-face teaching.

In-house

Run at your own premises for a group, which lets the discussion focus on your building and your procedures.

Common questions

Is this a Martyn's Law course?

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.

How long does it take?

One day. NEBOSH sets six taught hours, plus half an 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.

Standard or Enhanced Duty — which do I need?

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.

Is Martyn's Law in force yet?

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.

Does the qualification expire?

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.

Compare Standard Duty course dates and formats below

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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