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Advanced Certificate Program

EARLY BIRD APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL APRIL 30TH, 2024

Program Date: July 14-25, 2024

Program Location: Reichman University, Herzliya, Israel (Frontal Program)

The Advanced Certificate Program in Counter-Terrorism Studies, offered by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), is a unique opportunity for professionals to learn about central issues in counter-terrorism and homeland security both from those with first-hand experience and those involved in cutting-edge research in these fields. Based on years of extensive research, instruction, and work in the field, this multidisciplinary program brings together the best of academic theory and practical knowledge.

Program Structure

The Advanced Certificate Program combines academic study, simulations, workshops, and on-site briefings. The course provides concentrated, in-depth exposure to the phenomenon of modern terrorism and its characteristics, modus operandi, scope, and dissemination throughout the world. In addition, participants will develop an understanding of the challenge this phenomenon presents to decision-makers, security establishments, first responders, and the business sector based on the experience Israel has accumulated in the field.

Circumstances have forced Israel to develop sophisticated counter-terrorism strategies and techniques and to amass extensive knowledge regarding terrorism, which is increasingly relevant amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict and its regional repercussions. The program allows participants from around the world to benefit from Israel’s experience and advanced international counter-terrorism efforts.

The Advanced Certificate Program will be taught in English in Israel from 14 – 25 July 2024. It includes four graduate-level courses delivered by top experts from Israel and abroad, who are among ICT’s senior researchers and associates. Each course consists of 20 academic hours taught over a concentrated period of one week.

Program Fee

Early Bird Program Fee: $3,200, reduced from the regular price of $4,000 (available until April 30th, 2024).

Program Cancellation Policy

  1. Course Cancellation: In the event that The ICT cancels the Advanced Certificate Course in Counter-Terrorism, enrolled participants will be entitled to a full refund of the paid fees.
  2. Participant-initiated Cancellations: Participants who cancel their enrollment up to 60 days before the start date of the course will receive a refund of 90% of the full course fees.Participants who cancel their enrollment less than 60 days before the start date of the course will receive a refund of 70% of the full course fees.
  3. Refund Process:
    • 3.1 Refund Request: Participants must submit a written request for cancellation to: [email protected].
    • 3.2 Processing Time: Refund processing may take up to three weeks from the date of the refund request approval.
  4. Security Situation: In the event of a security situation that prevents the course from taking place, our cancellation policy ensures that the entire amount paid will be fully refunded.
  5. Note: This refund policy is subject to change. However, any changes will not affect currently enrolled participants.

Week 1 – Threat

  • Global Jihad
  • The Rise of Far-Right Extremism
  • Deep Fake Technology in the Hands of Terrorists
  • Intelligence – OSINT Workshop
  • From 09/11 – 07/10 – New Lesson to Learn
  • Innovation of Online Terrorism: Metaverse & AI
  • Terrorists’ Use of Technology: Drones & Others
  • Palestinian Organizations
  • Iranian Threat Network
  • Cyber-Terrorism
  • Modus Operandi
  • Simulation Red Team – Blue Team. (MoA)
  • Financing Terrorism: From Traditional Methods to Crypto Currency.
  • Legal aspects of Underground Warfare.

Week 2 – Response

  • The Art of Counter-Terrorism
  • Insurgencies and COIN Strategy.
  • Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Homeland Security.
  • Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
  • From the Battlefield to Policy
  • Countering Terrorism Fundraising
  • Terrorists’ use of Media Manipulation
  • Understanding the Psychological Profile of Terrorist Organization Leaders.
  • Urban Warfare: Lessons Learned from October 7th
  • Countering Terrorism in the Cyber Space.
  • Influence Campaigns – Countering Terrorist Narratives
  • Hostage Negotiations.
  • Simulation: International Law & Urban Warfare

**Courses are subject to change.

The Advanced Certificate Program participants are individually responsible for organizing their accommodations for the event.

Each year, the ICT team attempts to negotiate special rates for Advanced Certificate Program participants. Such special rates will be listed on this page if they become available. All accommodations and any associated special rates on this page are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Herods Herzliya

Approximate Cost Per Night

  1. Single, with Breakfast: $200.48 – not including VAT
  2. Double, with Breakfast: $227.94 – not including VAT

Promo code: Reichman24

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NYX Herzliya

Approximate Cost Per Night

  1. Single, with Breakfast: $178.51 – not including VAT
  2. Double, with Breakfast: $205.97 – not including VAT

Promo code: Reichman24

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Daniel Herzliya

10% Discount on the entire website

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Herbert Samuel Okeanos Herzliya

Approximate Cost Per Night (Breakfast included)

  1. Deluxe: $203.23 – not including VAT
  2. Junior Suite: $251.29 – not including VAT
  3. Executive Suite: $368.01 – not including VAT

Reservations directly through Hotel Reservations Representative, Liron Dalal Arad, [email protected]

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The Herbert Tel Aviv

Approximate Cost Per Night (Breakfast Included)

  1. Deluxe City View: $178.51 – not including VAT
  2. Deluxe Sea View: $197.73 – not including VAT
  3. Deluxe Sea View with Balcony: $219.70 – not including VAT

Reservations directly through Hotel Reservations Representative, Liron Dalal Arad, [email protected]

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Orchid Tel Aviv

Approximate Cost Per Night (Breakfast Included)

  1. Standard: $178.51 – not including VAT
  2. Superior Sea View: $197.73 – not including VAT
  3. Deluxe with Balcony: $219.70 – not including VAT

Reservations directly through Hotel Reservations Representative, Liron Dalal Arad, [email protected]

Hotel Website

Testimonials

LTG (Ret.) Keith Dayton, Director George C. Marshall Center

Dr. Erroll G. Southers, University of Southern California

General (Ret.) John Abizaid, Former Commander of US Central Command

Prof. William C. Banks, Director, Syracuse University

“There is no better place to educate future leaders in the international struggle against terrorism than the ICT. The depth and breadth of its academic programs, and its ability to draw in first-rate scholars from around the world, and its partnering with other centers in pursuit of understanding this phenomenon, marks ICT as head and shoulders above other institutions of its type.”

– LTG (Ret.) Keith Dayton, Director George C. Marshall Center

“The world leader in academic counter-terrorism curriculum, the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is the standard by which other programs are measured. Boasting a renowned faculty, with leading edge insight, the ICT is at the forefront of teaching, research and practice in this domain.”

– Dr. Erroll G. Southers, University of Southern California

“The ICT provides one of the best academic settings in the world for the study of the dynamics of and defense against international terrorism. Staffed by a broad range of experts that combine both practical and academic expertise in combating terrorism, study at the institute provides unique and useful insight into one of the 21st century’s most difficult challenges.”

– General (Ret.) John Abizaid, Former Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM)

“There is no better place than ICT anywhere in the world to learn about counterterrorism and homeland security. The professionals and academics at ICT are truly experts in their field, and the academic programs at ICT set the gold standard in counterterrorism studies.”

– Prof. William C. Banks, Director, Syracuse University