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:

1. 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;
2. 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
3. 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.

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

The GCSP reserves the right to modify the programme dates, location and fee at any time.
Alumni qualify for a 20% discount. A limited number of partial tuition waivers may be available. Bring-a-friend discount: 650 CHF per confirmed application (ensure your friend or colleague mentions your name in their online application)