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Guidance: Getting training and advice on counter-terrorism

Security Industry Authority

February 5
10:00 2024

People working in the private security industry can get free online counter-terrorism training from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) e-learning

ACT Awareness

ACT Awareness is one of a range of courses built to support the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) initiative. It takes around 45 minutes to complete.

ACT Security

ACT Security is a specialised training course for front line security operatives. It takes around 75 minutes to complete. The course provides up-to-date counter-terrorism knowledge that will help you prepare for, and respond to, terrorist incidents whilst on duty.

To take these courses

  1. Go to the ProtectUK website.
  2. Register and log in.

ACT e-learning counts towards your licence-linked qualification

SIA licence-linked qualifications include a section on terror threat awareness. Together, the 2 ACT e-learning courses cover this material. So, you will not need to take that part of the training if you:

  • save your certificates of completion (available for download when you complete the e-learning)
  • show your certificates to your training provider

More training is available

Contact your local counter-terrorism security adviser to learn about counter-terrorism training opportunities in your area.

Advice and guidance

Make sure you stay up to date with government advice and guidance relating to counter-terrorism and security.

You should check:

Published 12 November 2020
Last updated 5 February 2024 +show all updates
  1. Updated the information on how to access the ACT e-learning courses.

  2. Updated the links to information published by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office.

  3. Added information about ACT Security e-learning.

  4. First published.

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