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Advanced Certificate Program

The Advanced Certificate Program in Counter-Terrorism Studies, offered by Counter-Terrorism Solutions (CTS), Ltd at 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. 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 over a three-week period during July 2022. 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.

Testimonials

“A world-class center for the study of counter-terrorism, ICT keeps scholars and operators up to speed with the latest trends in the field. Living on the fault lines of the problems posed by terrorism gives ICT’s work an immediacy and insight that is unparalleled.”

Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs, Former Commander, US Army, Europe

“Reichman University in Herzliya, through its International Institute for Counter-Terrorism, 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, studying at the institute provides unique and useful insight into one of the 21st century’s most difficult challenges.”

Gen. John Abizaid, Former Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), USA

The Art of Counter-Terrorism
Prof. Boaz Ganor

The scope of terror attacks, the growing threat of unconventional weapons, and the spread of of radical networks has transformed terrorism into an international threat. By intentionally targeting civilians while exploiting the freedoms embedded in liberal democratic societies, terrorism presents a unique and complex challenge to decision makers and counter-terrorism experts. In order to effectively respond, decision makers have to address key dilemmas including: identifying the enemy, solving the democratic dilemma, strengthening public resilience, understanding the rationality of terrorism and more. This course helps decision makers and policy experts identify these dillemas, so that they are prepared to effectively respond to this growing international threat.

Global Jihad: Ideology, Financing, Operations
Dr. Eitan Azani

Countering Global Jihad is a complicated and multi-dimensional. It requires a deep understanding of all levels of the threat, emphasizing the ideological component and its derivatives: policy, strategy and modus operandi. The course will discuss the following items: radicalization process, the evolvement of global jihad selected strategies and modus operandi of selected terrorist organizations.

Counter-Terrorism and Challenges to Homeland Security
Prof. Bruce Hoffman

This course will examine current and future trends and patterns in terrorism, as well as levels of cooperation between police, military and civilian agencies, intelligence analysis and dissemination, preparing for CBRN terrorism, terrorist exploitation of the internet and more!

Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the Terrorism Threat
Mr. Brian Jenkins

This course will focus explore current and historical terrorism in order to better understand the threats that they pose. Course topics will include, among others: “Where do we stand against Al-Qaeda,” “Do-it-Yourself Terrorism: Homegrown Terrorism in the United States and Europe,” Dilemmas in National Security Policy: Transportation, Aviation, and Maritime Terrorism,” and “Post-Modern Terrorism: Assessing the Threat of Nuclear Terrorism.”

*Courses are subject to changes