CBRNE-WMD Micro-Credential

Pricing

Micro-Credential Cost: $299 $249 First Cohort Pricing

• 10% GWU employee discount
• 10% GWU alumni discount
• 10% discount for organizations that send three or more participants
• All-inclusive pricing—all readings, media, and platform fees included.

For questions about pricing and discounts, don’t hesitate to contact revu@gwu.edu for more details.

Registration deadlines

Monday, January 6th (Application Cutoff Date)

• Apply by 1/6/25 to ensure your spot in the upcoming cohort
• The cohort will be capped at 20 participants

For questions about applying or registration, don’t hesitate to contact revu@gwu.edu for more details.

WHAT YOU EARN

• 40 contact hours to apply towards your professional development
• The ability to critically assess complex problems involving emerging technologies
• Skills in crisis response, interagency coordination, and Co-op
• A digital badge, Continuing Education Hours, and a GW RevU Micro-Certificate
• The prestige that GW- and industry-certified credentials add to your CV

Visit the Continuing Education Hours page for more details about how GW RevU will support your professional development journey.

Application Requirements

To be eligible for the GW RevU Micro-Credential Program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements.

• Academic and Professional Standing: Applicants must be in good professional standing and have been actively working in their field of study or service for at least two years.
• Professional Background: Candidates with relevant experience in fields such as healthcare, public health, emergency management, law enforcement, security, engineering, environmental sciences, elected officials, telecommunications, or any other discipline associated with private sector or governmental roles in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) threat detection, mitigation, or consequence management are eligible for consideration.
• Submission of Documents: Each applicant is required to submit a current resume outlining their professional experience. Additionally, a letter of endorsement from a supervisor or someone in their chain of command is mandatory to verify their qualifications and support their participation in the program.

Tentative Cohort 1 Key Dates

Monday, January 13^th — Start of CBRNE-WMD Emerging Threats and Technology Micro-Credential

Synchronous Session Dates for Cohort 1 Coming Soon!

Friday, March 7^th — Conclusion of CBRNE-WMD Emerging Threats and Technology Micro-Credential

• Note: All materials and assessments must be completed by this date to complete the credential

Credential Specific Details

Our CBRNE-WMD Credential Program is a collaborative online format that prioritizes an on-demand curriculum to fit into the busy lives of working professionals. Eight modules are spread out over the eight-week cohort; each module delivers approximately 5-hours of engagement. This credential will provide approximately 40 hours of learning, featuring videos, articles, websites, and other resources collected and developed by subject-matter experts across the CBRNE-WMD and asymmetric threat landscape. Their knowledge and skills will prepare you to be an effective and proactive leader when you find yourself in the action. No matter where you are, you can engage and learn. 

In this experiential program, you’ll learn from a practitioner-based curriculum that delivers real-world skills and knowledge, including:

• Comprehensive Knowledge: Learn leadership strategies, emerging threats and medical response protocols in the context of CBRNE-WMD and asymmetric incidents.
• Practical Skills: Train in strategic planning, advanced technology application and medical countermeasures to enhance readiness for real-world CBRNE-WMD scenarios.
• Real-World Application: Complete a scenario assessment replicating actual CBRNE-WMD challenges, ensuring you can apply your learning effectively.
• Build Your Network: Each offering will be taught by experts from government, industry, and academia, who provide you with the most current and relevant insights to grow your skills and network.

Module 1: Introduction to Emerging Technologies and their nexus to CBRNE-WMD and Asymmetric Threats

• Understand the role of emerging technologies such as AI, nanotechnology, 3D printing, and synthetic biotechnologies in CBRNE-WMD proliferation and threat dissemination.
• Explore current and future applications of these technologies in enhancing the offensive capabilities of asymmetric actors and state actors.
• Evaluate how these technologies are leveraged to counter CBRNE threats through improved detection, protection, and response strategies.
• Analyze real-world case studies that highlight the application of these technologies in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive scenarios.
• Discuss the ethical and legal challenges associated with these emerging technologies in the context of national and global security.

Module 2: Nano-Technology in CBRNE-WMD

• Understand the foundational concepts of nanotechnology and its significance in CBRNE threat response.
• Explore the current applications of nanotechnology in detecting, protecting against, and decontaminating CBRNE agents.
• Analyze future directions in nanotechnology, particularly in enhancing capabilities within each CBRNE modality.
• Discuss real-world case studies to evaluate the effectiveness and challenges of nanotechnology in CBRNE scenarios.

Module 3: Artificial Intelligence and CBRNE-WMD

• Understand AI’s dual-use potential in enhancing and preventing the proliferation of CBRNE-WMD incidents.
• Explore current and future applications of AI in the detection, prevention, and response to CBRNE threats across various modalities.
• Analyze real-world case studies of AI’s role in CBRNE events, examining the ethical and legal implications.
• Evaluate how AI can be realistically implemented at local, state, and federal levels to counter low-frequency, high-impact CBRNE incidents.

Module 4: Additive Manufacturing and 3D-Printing related to CBRNE-WMD

• Identify both beneficial and nefarious applications of 3D printing in producing and disseminating CBRNE materials.
• Examine case studies of how nefarious actors have used or could use 3D printing to enhance CBRNE threats.
• Discuss and categorize the specific uses of 3D printing within each CBRNE modality.
• Analyze regulatory, ethical, and security implications of 3D printing in the context of CBRNE proliferation.

Module 5: Quantum Technologies in CBRNE-WMD

• Summarize various quantum technology CBRNE-WMD

Module 6: Synthetic Biological Technologies

• Analyze the steps required for synthetic biological technologies

Module 7: Illicit Application of Emerging Technologies

• Synthetic Biology: Potential for creating synthetic pathogens, gene editing, and bioengineering for malicious purposes.
• 3D Printing: Risks associated with the 3D printing of explosive devices, weapon components, and chemical dispersal mechanisms.
• AI and Machine Learning: Role in creating sophisticated delivery methods, predictive threat modeling by adversaries, and autonomous weapons systems.
• Drones and Autonomous Systems: Drones deliver biological agents, disperse chemical aerosols and position radiological sources.

Module 8: Implementing Advanced Technologies in protecting, preventing, responding, and recovering from CBRNE Incidents

• Explore how future technologies could stress or even invalidate current CBRNE-WMD technologies and defenses.

Meet Our CPS Faculty

The College of Professional Studies and the Graduate School of Political Management feature world-class faculty with years of industry experience. Learn from top academics in their expertise as they deliver knowledge to enhance your understanding of election security.

Jeff Delinski
Program Director (Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Completion); Assistant Professor

Elaine Lammert
Program Director (Homeland Security Master Professional Studies); Associate Professor

Meet Our Industry Experts

Learn from top professionals in the field, including military veterans, emergency management experts, and specialists in CBRNE-WMD defense. These instructors bring a wealth of experience from government, industry, and academia, providing you with the most current and relevant insights.

Bobby Baker
CBRNE Training Specialist Global Security Division and Homeland Security Advisory Panel Member