Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CDSE-0044
Organization's ID:
DS300.10
Organization:
Center for Development of Security Excellence
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
16 weeks (43 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Strategic Security Studies
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a safe environment where IS Reps who have reached the full performance level can engage in complex problem solving, critical thinking, leadership, and advanced communication in preparation for assuming a more senior role.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conduct a self-inventory of leadership and communication skills required to succeed as a Senior IS Rep
  • Develop a plan for the identification and development of a solution to a real-world DSS or industrial security problem
  • Assess complex, signatory Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) facilities for compliance with mitigation agreements
  • Evaluate the implementation of international security requirements at complex facilities engaged in multiple contracts involving international transfers
  • Compare and contrast the IS Rep role and responsibilities in overseeing programs (i.e., CCRI, AA&E, and SAP) that fall outside the NISP to standard NISP oversight
  • Justify, via written report and oral presentation to senior-level DSS leadership, the solution developed to address a real-world DSS or industrial security problem

General Topics:

  • A role in current and future positions with increased levels of responsibility
  • Leadership
  • Outreach and communication
  • Working within DSS
  • Signatory Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) facilities and annual meetings
  • International security: multi-contract international transfers
  • Oversight beyond the NISP
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials