Implementing Technological Change Certificate

Certificate #231

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Clock Est. completion in 12 months

Location pin Offered through Distance Learning

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Overview

Rapid technological advances, emerging capabilities, and innovations by adversaries have engaged the U.S. in an aggressive technological and cyberspace response that demands of its technological solution leaders the ability to shepherd initiatives from conception to realization. This certificate offers cyberspace and other technology professionals the opportunity to cultivate essential skillsets to spearhead policy development and drive organizational change. It will empower technological leaders with the cognitive ability to synchronize intellectual, communication, and policy skills with complex technological change.

Courses Required

Quarter Course
Quarter 1 CS4926
Quarter 2 GB3012
Quarter 3 Choose 2 of the following:
  • CY4410
  • CS4925
  • DA4104
  • MN4125
  • GB4015

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand policy for technology and cyberspace management
  • Translate complex technological concepts and challenges for  non-technical stakeholders
  • Effectively advocate technological developments
  • Manage organizational change to enable technological innovations
  • Use high-impact writing and speaking strategies to effectively communicate and advocate technological change

Application Information

Applications are handled by the NPS Admissions Office. Please visit the admissions website or contact them at admissions@nps.edu.

Tuition & Service Obligation

For information regarding tuition, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu, or contact this offering’s POC at britta.hale@nps.edu.

For information regarding service obligation, please visit the Admissions Office’s Eligibility/Service Obligation page.

Other Information

Certificate 231 is currently offered in a cohort format and does not support individual enrollment. If you are interested in enrolling, please have your command reach out to NPS on arranging a DL certificate offering for a student cohort.

To meet the certificate requirements, a student must complete two (2) required core courses (CS4926 and MN3012/GB3012) and two (2) additional courses from among the selection below.

Certificate classes are intended to be integrated with e.g. thesis or capstone research, or similar technical development project.

NOTE: Credit may be received for one of MN4125 or GB4015, but not both. Course 3 and Course 4 selections must be distinct.