Responsible arms trade requires in-depth knowledge and effective implementation of the prohibitions and obligations under international law regarding the international transfer of conventional arms that may be destabilizing or cause human suffering.

This course benefits from the expertise of world-class practitioners and analysts and prepares participants for hands-on practical cases.

Learning Objectives

Identify and understand the key provisions of the Arms Trade Treaty and to implement them effectively, taking into account related instruments of conventional arms trade control.

Modules

• Global and Regional Trends in the Arms Trade
• History of the Adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty
• Export Control System - Risk Assessment
• Diversion
• Import, Transit, Trans-shipment, Brokering
• Other Instruments

All information you need to know (language, certification, technical and application process) before applying to the GCSP are available here. 

You will receive a GCSP certificate once you have completed all the course modules to the satisfaction of the course director.

This course is primarily directed at:

• government decision-makers in the field of conventional arms trade regulation,
• legal advisors involved in conventional arms trade regulation as well as,
• staff of government arms trade licensing agencies.

Priority will be given to applicants from states that are parties to or signatories of the Arms Trade Treaty.

Free of charge
The GCSP reserves the right to modify the programme dates, location and fee at any time.