Prerequisites
Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Plan private maritime security services, assess operational risks and coordinate personnel, controls and reporting.
Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.
100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.
Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.
Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.
Plan private maritime security services, assess operational risks and coordinate personnel, controls and reporting.
Connect these tasks to the private ship security manager role. Use the detailed programme to identify the methods, exercises and application areas most relevant to your work.
Refund and transfer choices depend on the course format, how much notice you give and whether digital content has been accessed. Contact learner care early and we will help you identify the best available option.
Read the complete refund, cancellation and transfer policy →Prices are per learner before any applicable UK VAT. A live-online intake costs more after its standard deadline because the published late fee is added. Self-study is priced separately and has no late-intake fee.
| TRAINING DATES | EXAM | DEADLINE & STATUS | LIVE ONLINE | SELF-STUDY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16–20 November 2026 | 20 November 2026 | Standard booking period Standard deadline: 19 October 2026. No late fee yet. Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar. | £1,200 Choose this intake | £500 On-demand study; next exam shown at checkout. |
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