Registration in this program is restricted to U.S. Government civilian employees and U.S. military service members only.

Description: This course presents the specific statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders driving the establishment and implementation of DOD and Federal security programs.

If you are interested in attending this course, please register via STEPP.

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: None. Security Fundamentals Professional Certification SPED030.SP is recommended but not required.

Requirements: Agency recommendation: This course requires students to complete weekly assignments including reading, research and writing assignments similar to those required for a three semester hour graduate-level course. Students must make significant commitment of time to complete these assignments.

Credit Recommendation: (What's this?): 3 semester in law or ethics - graduate degree category

Professional Development Units per SPēD: PDUs are determined by length of course and IAW with current Certification Maintenance Guidelines

User Notes: This course requires students to complete weekly assignments including reading, research and writing assignments similar to those required for a three semester hour college or graduate-level course. Students must make a significant commitment of time to complete these assignments.

System Requirements: Check if your system is configured appropriately to use STEPP.

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CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.