The world-leading online Certificate in Terrorism Studies

Understand the Threat .... Reduce the Risk

The online e-learning terrorism studies course from the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) at the University of St Andrews and IBC Academy. Join over 3550 participants from 75 countries who have enrolled on the world leading programme.

NEW: Radicalisation and De-Radicalisation module now available - study individually or as part of the Certificate.  See Course Programme for module details.

If it's part of your responsibility to protect people, infrastructure, organisations or investments, understanding the threat is key - whether this is to governments and homeland security, transport networks, investments, private organisations or to the public.  Understanding this threat involves knowing who is involved, how and why they act and their capacity to inflict harm. The Certificate in Terrorism Studies addresses these needs and the course provides the knowledge that is so essential to understanding and ultimately countering terrorism and political violence.

Course Rationale

By knowing who, how and why terrorists plot against civilians, governments, corporations, commercial operations, transport or IT networks makes an unmistakable difference to an organisation's security strategies. For many - including police authorities, close protection operatives, the military, government and private sector bodies - the subject of terrorism is so vast and complex that a quality educational insight is rarely available.   This course provides the solution.

In these testing times where terrorists have grown their ability to target the military and civilians, and security risks are at their highest, knowledge of this important subject is ever more important and can help prepare a company or organisation to counteract and protect against the variety of threats posed by today's multi-faceted terrorist organisations.

Download the latest Certificate in Terrorism Studies training course brochure here.

Why Study Terrorism?

This terrorism studies course fills the critical knowledge gap, enabling participants and organisations to prepare to meet the counter terrorism challenges and risks of evolving anti-terrorist techniques and counter the terrorist threat.

Knowing how and why terrorists are radicalised and plot against civilians, governments, corporations, commercial operations, transport or IT networks makes an unmistakable difference to a nation’s or organisation's anti terrorist and security strategies.  The knowledge you will gain from this unique terrorism course will prove invaluable in countering the ever present threat to security.

Study Part-time Online

The Certificate in Terrorism Studies delivers excellence via globally accessible online e-learning, and can be studied from anywhere - all you need is an internet connection.

The course is recognised as the world leader in terrrorism studies and is undertaken by many individuals and groups as part of their terrorism awareness training or counter terrorism training - mostly following the personal recommendation of previous students.

Successful completion of the Certificate in Terrorism Studies course results in the award of an internationally recognised certificate from the University of St Andrews.

Programme Structure

A core module and three electives are studied for the Certificate.  Modules are also available for stand-alone study, or in addition to the Certificate.  Available modules:

• Key Issues in International Terrorism
• Terrorist Ideologies, Aims, Beliefs and Motivations
• Terrorist Modus Operandi
• International Policing Policy
• Cyberterrorism
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Aviation Terrorism and Security
• Maritime Terrorism and Security
• Radicalisation and De-Radicalisation - NEW May 2012 Entry

For full module details and fees, download the latest Certificate in Terrorism Studies course brochure.

Applications for enrolment are currently being accepted - Enrol online today.