The next Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers programme will commence in January 2026!

Following the level of interest in the Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers programme, Trident Manor Training Academy has scheduled our next programme to be delivered between the 5^th of January and the 26^th of March 2026.

Bookings will not be open until after the closing date for the September 2025 programme and expressions of interest can be made in advance by following the attached link HERE and completing the request for information form. This will allow the team to prioritise those who have registered in advance before opening to the wider public.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers is offered by SFJ Awards, followed by a collaboration with the Protective Security Centre (Home Office). It is also endorsed by all three of the government’s National Technical Authorities: the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), the UK National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping (NACE), and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Trident Manor Training Academy is the first training provider to be explicitly accredited to deliver this programme.

This qualification is suitable for anybody seeking the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the role of a protective security adviser, or to enhance their professional competencies in understanding how protective security disciplines dovetail to provide effective ‘security convergence’.

Please Note: This programme will only be delivered in a blended learning style comprising in-person sessions, online remote sessions and self-study. To ensure that delegates gain the practical skills they will need to become effective Protective Security Advisers, they are required to complete in-person exercises. Therefore, we will not be offering this programme entirely online.

CONTENT

The programme will be delivered over 3 months and consists of three 4-day sessions at the Darlington training facility, with four weeks of remote learning and self-study in between.

Delegates will study the following 14 modules:

This provides delegates the opportunity to gain knowledge from security experts who have delivered specialist protective security training programmes globally for governmental and corporate entities. This also allows flexible self-study learning to take place alongside online formal sessions. The programme is awarded on a pass or fail basis. To pass, delegates will be expected to commit to the programme and devote appropriate time and effort to completing work and assessments. In return, the Trident Manor team will dedicate time, effort, and energy to ensuring a meaningful and rewarding training programme is delivered.

If required, training can also be given at the Client’s location, whether in the United Kingdom or internationally.

Delegate numbers will be capped at 12 for this programme to ensure quality of service and engagement is maintained. The programme is open to all, but places will not be confirmed until payment is received in full.

Group tuition is possible, especially when working with governmental departments handling sensitive information or operations. For further details, don't hesitate to get in touch with Catharine McLaren at catharine.mclaren@tridentmanor.com.

SCHEDULE

Once an expression of interest has been received a schedule outlining the training programme will be shared so that people can see if the dates work for them and their organisation.

COST

The programme is priced at £2400 (inclusive of VAT) and includes coursework, refreshments during study time and additional learning materials that have been produced by Trident Manor.

PROGRAMME TUTOR

Andy Davis (MSc., CSyP, FSyI, CPP)

Andy is a multiple award-winning security risk management professional. He will lead the delivery of the Level 4 – Protective Security Adviser programme for Trident Manor. He brings global experience in delivering protective security risk management services to governmental, commercial and corporate organisations. This has included protecting assets from organised crime, terrorism, espionage, and insider threats in the United Kingdom and internationally.

For over 30 years, Andy has been involved in the delivery and development of specialist security risk management training programmes that help better manage and reduce risks faced by individuals, colleagues, and organisations. This has led to the development of Trident Manor Training Academy, which has developed and delivered bespoke training programmes for global clients and individuals.

Andy holds an MSc in Security & Risk Management from the University of Leicester, is a Chartered Security Professional (Since 2013), a Fellow of the Security Institute, and a Certified Protection Professional (ASIS International). He is passionate about the professionalisation of the security sector and has worked collaboratively with multiple organisations to support this aim.

Completion of this qualification provides an understanding of how threat actors target organisational assets, and the importance of protecting them with the development of robust security mitigation measures and strategies.

This qualification establishes a professional foundation upon which progression into specialist areas of protective security can then be taken.

NOTE

Before applying for this programme, individuals and organisations must understand the commitment required to successfully complete it within 12 weeks. This includes time spent at the Darlington training facility, as well as four hours of remote learning per week, delivered in two two-hour sessions. There will also be periods of self-study that delegates will be expected to complete, both in preparation for learning sessions and to enable them to complete assignments.