Counter-Terrorism Awareness Course (UK) 2026

This course is for security officers and front-line staff in the UK. It covers the threat levels, hostile reconnaissance, suspicious items, bomb threats, Run Hide Tell and Martyn's Law, based on official public guidance. It is awareness only. Contracted security work usually needs an SIA licence, and the SIA requires a licence-linked qualification before you apply; this course is not one of them.

Curso
Reino Unido
25 preguntas
Revisado el 13 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

Este curso gratuito tiene unos 35 minutos de lecciones y un test de 25 preguntas. Con un 80 % o más puedes descargar un certificado de finalización (privado, no acreditado). Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 13 de octubre de 2026.

Empieza por las leccionesCounter-Terrorism Awareness Course (UK): Lessons: unos 35 minutos de lectura. Todas las preguntas del test se tratan en las lecciones.

Qué aprenderás

Explain the five UK threat levels and who sets them
Recognise signs of hostile reconnaissance and report them to the right place
Use the HOT questions and the 4 Cs for a suspicious item
Respond to a bomb threat by phone or email
Apply Run, Hide, Tell in a weapons attack
Describe what Martyn's Law will require of premises and staff

Obtén un 80 % o más para descargar tu certificado.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

The UK has five threat levels, from LOW to CRITICAL. SUBSTANTIAL means an attack is likely.
The national threat level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). MI5 sets the level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland.
Clear at least 100 metres around a suspicious small item such as a rucksack, 200 metres for a car and 400 metres for a van or lorry.
Do not use radios or mobile phones within 15 metres of a suspicious item.
Suspicious activity can be reported to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. Call 999 if you need police straight away.
Martyn's Law received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. The SIA will regulate it, after an implementation period of at least 24 months.

Preguntas frecuentes

What should I do if I find an unattended bag?

Do not touch it. Use the HOT questions to decide if it is suspicious. If it is, follow the 4 Cs: Confirm, Clear the area, Communicate by calling 999, and Control access until police say it is safe.

Does Martyn's Law make this training compulsory?

No. The Home Office says the Act has no legal requirement for specific training. Staff with a role must still be told about their site's procedures and their part in them. This course is background knowledge only. It does not replace your employer's instructions or the licence-linked qualification the SIA requires for a security licence.

Is Run, Hide, Tell still the advice for the public?

Yes. Counter Terrorism Policing advises Run, Hide, Tell for weapons and firearms attacks. ProtectUK also publishes Guide, Shelter, Report as response principles for businesses and their staff.

Where can I see the current threat level?

On the MI5 website. The level changes from time to time, and MI5 says the public should stay alert whatever the level is.

¿El certificado está acreditado o reconocido oficialmente?

No. Es un certificado de finalización privado, solo para tus conocimientos. No está reconocido, acreditado ni aprobado por ningún gobierno, organismo de licencias, regulador ni institución educativa, y no sustituye ninguna licencia, certificación ni formación exigida por la ley.