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Artificial Intelligence (Short Course)
Non-degree
This short course provides a high-level introduction to the core ideas of artificial intelligence (AI), with an orientation towards defense applications and a focus on the machine-learning subarea. This includes an introduction to numerical models like neural networks, logical models like generative AI, and models that do planning.
Starts Summer of 2026
Course duration of 3 days
Decision Advantage: From Data to Insights
Non-degree
This three-day course explores the art and science of transforming analytical and data-driven results into compelling insights. Participants will learn how to visually represent data and construct narratives; a staff officer must present their work in a clear, logical, and understandable manner for it to be actionable by senior decision-makers.
Starts on 10 February, 2026
Course duration of 3 days
Operations Analysis in Naval Operational Planning
Non-degree
A five-day short course covering practical applications of search theory, probability, decision theory, simulation, and combat models in naval operational planning, tactical decision-making, and risk assessment. The intended audience is any midgrade or senior naval officer involved in operational and logistics planning.
Starts on 23 February, 2026
Course duration of 5 days
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Leadership and Communication for Managerial Success
Non-degree
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Emerging Technology Awareness for the Warfighter
Non-degree
Starts: 07 Apr 2026
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Creating a Culture of Innovation
Non-degree
Starts: 24 Mar 2026
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Navy Senior Leader Seminar
Non-degree
Starts: 09 Mar 2026
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Artificial Intelligence (Short Course)
Non-degree
Starts: Summer
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Operations Analysis in Naval Operational Planning
Non-degree
Starts: 23 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026
Course duration: 5 days
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Decision Advantage: From Data to Insights
Non-degree
Starts: 10 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2026
Course duration: 3 days
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Great Power Competition Lecture Series
Course #NS4000
Starts: Winter, Summer
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence
Course #CS4000
Starts: not available
Est. completion in 3 months
Cyber and Information Systems
Defense Energy Seminar Series
Lecture series
Starts: not available
Est. completion in 1 hour
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