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Exploring the Law: Legal Research and Writing

Discover where U.S. legal information comes from and how to judge whether it is reliable. Learn legal research basics, read statutes and short court opinions, and recognize clear legal writing.
Self-Paced Online
8 hours
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Human-Centered Agentic AI: A Journey from Problem to Impact

Move beyond simply prompting. Identify a meaningful human problem, collaborate with AI, and design the foundations of a responsible AI agent, with no coding required, while exploring emerging AI-enabled careers.
Self-Paced Online
8 hours
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Inside Cybersecurity: Threats, Technology and Strategy

Understand the threats facing digital systems and how organizations protect information, respond to incidents, and prepare for the future. Explore risk, malware, layered defenses, and threat intelligence through realistic scenarios.
Self-Paced Online
8 hours
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Shaping the Future: Technology and Public Policy

Learn how governments decide when and how to act on emerging technologies. Explore global tech competition, agency authorities, and the National Security Council process through an executive order case study.
Self-Paced Online
8 hours
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Shaping Tomorrow's Cities: Sustainability and Community Change

Using D.C. examples, explore how housing, transportation, water, and energy shape sustainable, equitable, resilient communities. Apply what you learn to a place you choose and develop a community improvement proposal.
Self-Paced Online
6.8 hours
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The Art of Putting Words in Their Mouths: An Introduction to Political Communications

Go inside a real communications shop. Learn to explain policy in plain English, write press releases, handle reporters, manage a crisis, and lead a modern team that uses AI responsibly.
Self-Paced Online
7.5 hours
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Your Story, Your Future: Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

Plan an accurate LinkedIn profile from your real experiences. Learn why professional presence matters, connect your skills to evidence, build relationships, and take manageable next steps before your first internship.
Self-Paced Online
2 hours
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News and Insights

Research, industry trends, and expert perspectives shaping the workforce.

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GW CPS Partners with First Line Technology on New CBRNE Micro-Credentials and Professional Training Initiatives

GW's College of Professional Studies and First Line Technology are partnering on CBRNE micro-credentials and training for responders, healthcare, and public safety professionals.

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Operation Red Card CBRNE capstone exercise

What Operation Red Card Revealed About CBRNE Preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Operation Red Card, the GW CBRNE Capstone exercise, tested how the U.S. could prepare for CBRNE incidents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, working through chemical, biological, and radiological scenarios at host-city venues.

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GW CPS Partners with the American Hospital Association on CBRNE Micro-Credentials and Executive Education for Healthcare Leaders

GW's College of Professional Studies and the AHA are building CBRNE micro-credentials and executive education for hospital and health system leaders.

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