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Challenges in Analyzing and Managing Risk ED602.01

Registration in this program is restricted to government employees and military service members only.

Description: This course provides a comprehensive study of risk management as used by high-level management officials to support decision making. The course addresses risk management theory and DoD risk management practice and builds comfort with risk management decision-making methodology in dealing with imminent security threats. During the semester, students complete a series of assignments involving application of risk management to a specific mission or project at their agency. At course conclusion, students return to CDSE to present their risk management project.

If you are interested in attending this course, please register via STEPP.

Delivery: Blended (Blended delivery includes online collaborative learning environment and in-residence learning)

Length: 17 weeks

Target Audience: This program is designed for mid-level to high-level personnel who have SPēD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and have achieved proficiency in one or more security specialty. The course is recommended for security professionals preparing for SPēD Asset Protection, Program Integration and Security Enterprise Professional Certification.

Clearance Requirements: Secret – Student clearance eligibility access information must be documented in the Joint Clearance Access Verification System (JCAVS).

Prerequisites:

• Risk Management for DoD Security Programs GS102.16/06
• Integrating Counterintelligence and Threat Awareness Into Your Security Program CI010.16
• DoD Derivative Classification IF103.16/06
• Marking Classified Information IF105.16/06
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification SPED030.SP is recommended but not required.

Requirements: Full-time attendance and participation in all in-residence activities and completion of all assignments including but not limited to papers, examinations and presentations.

Browser requirements: Windows: Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer, Netscape 7.1 or newer, Mozilla Firefox Macintosh and other platforms: Netscape 7.1 or newer, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader, SIPRNET access. Some functions in the Collaborative Learning Environment will not work well or will not work at all in the following browsers: Macintosh Safari, Macintosh Internet Explorer, Camino 0.7, Netscape 7.0 or older, Opera.

Number of Students Per Course: 20

CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.