Registration in this program is restricted to U.S. Government civilian employees and U.S. military service members only.
Description: This course covers effective techniques for communicating ideas, concepts, and policies in defense security. The course examines dimensions of communication styles, concepts, principles, and theories of communication and how these apply to effective communication in DOD Security. It addresses communication in problem-solving processes, the importance of communication to effective leadership, and the importance of effective communication in complex wartime and peacetime environments. The course also provides an overview of how the DOD bureaucracy supports communication.
This course will develop each student's ability to use this knowledge to become more effective as a security leader in the DOD. This course includes reading, research, and writing assignments like a three semester-hour college or graduate-level course.
Textbooks: There is no charge for this course; however, there may be a need to purchase textbook(s) to support some of the reading and research requirements. Approximately 30 days before the semester start date, you will receive a welcome letter from CDSE which will include information on the required textbook(s) for this specific course.
Delivery Method: Virtual Instructor-led Education (VILE)
Length: 16 Weeks
Target Audience: Restricted to U.S. military members and civilian Government employees
Clearance Requirement: N/A
Number of Students per Course: 20
Prerequisites: N/A
Professional Development Units per SPēD: PDUs are determined by length of course and IAW current Certification Maintenance Guidelines
User Notes: This course requires students to complete weekly assignments including reading, research, and writing assignments like those required for a three semester-hour college or graduate-level course. Students must make a significant time commitment to complete these assignments.
System Requirements: Check if your system is configured appropriately to use STEPP.
CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.