Delineating the attributes and phenomenon of violent extremism.
Whether you have just recently taken ownership of a counter-terrorism portfolio for the first time, or you are a seasoned subject expert in preventing violent extremism, this course provides an innovative and dynamic virtual learning journey that will help you to gain insights into the root causes of violent extremism and will help you to design your own best strategies for preventing and countering violent extremism at the local, community and national level.
Our unique learning approach means that you will participate in interactive virtual workshops while taking advantage of both self-paced and social learning opportunities.
On this virtual journey you will explore new resources and engage with your peers through an interactive online platform, enjoy discussion fora with participants and experts and take advantage of opportunities for deeper and meaningful online conversations.
The course is divided into three parts:
- Discover: lean about the latest manifestations of extremism/terrorism facing the world today by reading the assigned required and recommended readings before the experts’ lectures;
- Connect the Dots: engage in conversation, cooperation and creative solution-building with experts during the lectures in the fields of prevention, counter-terrorism and develop new knowledge in the UN’s expanded normative and programmatic role in this area; and
- Achieve Impact: use your new skills and knowledge after the lectures to make a difference in your work and life.
Learning Objectives on this Journey
Participants on this virtual learning journey will gain new knowledge on the distinct characteristics and features of violent extremism in order to help you to develop holistic and creative prevention strategies to meet these new challenges. By combining scenario exercises, expert presentations and dialogue amongst course participants, the course promotes an active learning approach to the core fundamentals of cyber security.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Public Sector
This is course is for you if you are a:
- diplomat;
- policymaker;
- legislator;
- military officer;
- intelligence analyst; or
- communicator within a non-governmental organization
The Public Sector
This is course is for you if you are a:
- diplomat;
- policymaker;
- legislator;
- military officer;
- intelligence analyst; or
- communicator within a non-governmental organization