ACT Security (Action Counters Terrorism – Security) is a free online e-learning course designed for individuals working in security roles or responsible for the safety of the public. The course provides practical guidance on identifying, preventing and responding to potential terrorist threats.
This training is delivered directly through the official UK Protect platform. World Security Group does not deliver this course directly; we provide access to the official government-backed e-learning portal.
https://www.protectuk.police.uk/
Important Information
This course is:
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Completely free of charge
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Delivered fully online
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Hosted externally via the UK Protect website
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Not an in-house course delivered by World Security Group
Learners must create their own account on the UK Protect platform in order to access and complete the training.
What the course covers
ACT Security focuses on:
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Understanding the current UK terrorism threat
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Identifying suspicious behaviour and hostile reconnaissance
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Recognising suspicious items
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Responding to incidents safely and proportionately
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Effective reporting procedures
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The role of security personnel in counter-terrorism awareness
The course is particularly relevant for security operatives, door supervisors, stewards, event staff and frontline personnel.
Duration
The e-learning typically takes approximately 1–2 hours to complete.
How to Access
To complete this training:
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Click the link below
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Create a free account on the UK Protect website
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Enrol on ACT Security
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Complete the online modules
[Insert UK Protect ACT Security link here]
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate directly from the UK Protect platform.
