Read what our students have to say about the Certificate in Terrorism Studies programme

"This course has directly enhanced my knowledge in this field, thus enabling me to better protect staff and missions"

"Enhancing our knowledge of how and why terrorists plot against their targets makes a huge difference to our security strategy"

"An excellent course that I have benefited from and have certainly increased my knowledge base in this very dynamic and interesting area. I found all the lessons very informative and thoroughly enjoyed the research involved and the writing of the various essays. I will certainly be recommending this course to my colleagues"

"This course gives a very in-depth insight to the workings and processes that go into creating and enhancing policies, training agencies and first responders with all the intentions of preventing acts of terrorism. With the help of this course it gives us - the civilians, police officers, soldiers and emergency services personnel and many more - invaluable knowledge to attempt to counter these acts of evil"

"An excellent course that I thoroughly enjoyed completing. It has significantly broadened my knowledge on this complex and ever changing subject and has made me become aware of many facets associated with the course title"

"This really has been an immensely rewarding and impressive programme that will be of value to the people we look after and to our businesses which we aim to keep safe. I am really pleased that it has been successfully completed and trust that my certificate will serve as a reminder of an excellent programme of training."

"I recommend it highly to anyone. The modules are up-to-date and are taught by well-known authorities in the terrorism field. This is well worth the time and money"

"Comprehensive and professionally/academically extremely useful! In a single other word: EXCELLENT!"

"This has been one of the most enriching, beneficial courses I have taken in over 10 years. The opportunities to meld learnings from this course into my daily work communications has been amazing. Although I have spent a great deal more time investment in the readings and research, it has been well worth the time, effort, and focus. I cannot thank you enough for this opportunity. I am hopeful many others will take the opportunity to engage in this course as well"

"I was very impressed with the course and have especially enjoyed the Air and Maritime aspects. The lessons provided common-sense information that will assist me in my current and future roles. I’ve already recommended it to a host of people"

"I enjoyed the content, the quality of teaching and the availability of tutors. This course not only provides important notions but it helps to form minds"

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course, which was well structured and presented allowing me to complete it whilst actually out in Afghanistan"

"I really enjoyed the course structure and materials were easy to understand. The administrative part were also appreciated as prompt communication was provided in a timely manner"

"This training is by far the best I have experienced during my 27 years in the federal service and I will highly recommend it to my colleagues."

"An excellent and comprehensive course, the ability to tailor a course to one’s specific requirements is one of the key aspects making this an attractive and enjoyable course"

"I loved this course! It was extremely interesting and of a high level. As a new police officer in this field, this course gave me in a short time the necessary information I was looking for"

"An unbelievably excellent program of study"

"Excellent grounding into terrorism studies"

"Thank you for the perfectly practical knowledge provided by the course. Due to very practice-related information chosen for study, material does not remain just "academical" and so very helpful in daily practical tasks. Besides, this is one of the few courses that gave a glance at the differences in police and military tactics and approach. Special thanks for flexible approach and understanding of the circumstances and needs of the students. Great work!"

"Excellent course, good content, well written, interesting. I have already recommended this course to several colleagues"

"Having undertaken distance learning in the past, I can honestly say that this course is by far the best and structured with the student in mind"

"Absolutely excellent - the course is promoted within my organisation with the training department encouraging participation"

"It's a very well planned course, it's all been very educational from beginning to end. I can access from any computer so I can always take it with me and it also remembers where you are at when you sign out, so you can easily pick up where you left off. The assignment writing has given me excellent experience in writing, which is something I'd never really done before I enrolled on this course"

"I have no hesitation in recommending participation in the Certificate in Terrorism Studies to work colleagues as a worthwhile and beneficial course of study."

"A very enjoyable, educational and informative course with positive feedback on all my essay submissions which enabled me to take forward their comments into my other submissions and also directly into my working environment. I have enjoyed this course immensely, it was pitched at exactly the right level for distance learning by someone who is also holding down a very busy and demanding position of employment. The modules were exceptional in their design, quality of information and content, absolutely perfect for someone who is returning to academic study after a long gap. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending the course."

"A private sector security consultant would benefit hugely from the course as they have direct responsibility for exercise planning and protection of employees from the terrorism threat"

"I found the course excellent and have recommended it to a lot of my friends and colleagues who also work in hostile environments and would definitely find it beneficial"

"Excellent organisation and administration. Easy to access and use. Vast amount of relevant information. Excellent use of resources and material. Provided invaluable learning"

"Very informative and really enjoyed the material. I would recommend anyone in my industry to take this course"

"I have found the course very worthwhile for my own knowledge and career development"

"Very useful analysis of knowledge, providing an overview on the key issues and a firm base that can be used for further in-deep study of areas relevant for a particular student in daily service activity"

"The course has been highly enjoyable and I will definitely recommend it to my colleagues"