About this Course

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In this MOOC you will learn about the colorful and diverse international security landscape, and gain insights into challenging topics including Open Source Intelligence, serious organised crime and illicit trade. You will also meet stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds. We recorded our videos at different locations in Europe to also give you an insight into the original environment of our contributing experts. You will realize that the style and focus of the various presentations will differ from one week to the other. We feel that this is a big asset! And yes, we also have men in suits and uniforms...

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Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

An introduction to the international security landscape

1 hour to complete

7 videos (Total 30 min), 3 readings

7 videos

Welcome to this course5mWho are we?4mKey organisations with a security function5mThe role of technology: positive and negative influences3mEnvironmental security & migration (case study)4mInterview with the head of the Catalan Police School3mInterview with the Risk Advisory Director of Deloitte in the Netherlands3m

3 readings

The international security landscape10mPhoto exercise10mHelpful links10m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Managing security

2 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 56 min), 9 readings

10 videos

What is security management?6mInternational security cooperation11mSecurity risk assessments4mSmart cities2mCase study | The narcotics programme of the national Dutch police3mInterview with the head of the Catalan Police School2mInterview with the Risk Advisory Director of Deloitte in the Netherlands3mInterviews from the security narratives symposium10mSustainable Development Goal 16: Peace & Justice7mConduct your own risk assessment2m

9 readings

Lack of knowledge of risks can lead to risks10mWhat does that grey device do?10mHow to complete a risk assessment10mDownload the risk assessment matrix10mRisk assessment scenario example 1 - the firework display10mRisk assessment scenario example 2 - the football match10mRisk assessment scenario example 3 - the carnival10mRisk assessment scenario example 4 - the cruise10mRisk assessment scenario example 5 - the hospice10m

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Internet Intelligence and Investigation

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 11 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Serious Organised Crime

1 hour to complete

8 videos (Total 43 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

8 videos

What is serious organised crime? (part 1)5mWhat is serious organised crime? (part 2)5mFacts and figures on serious organised crime and terrorism (part 1)4mFacts and figures on serious organised crime and terrorism (part 2)5mAccountability and cooperation6mEmerging threats1mUnderstanding chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN)9mJoining the Security Multilogue Platform3m

1 reading

An open invitation to join the discussion!10m

1 practice exercise

Test your knowledge of serious organised crime

Week5

Week 5

1 hour to complete

Leadership in security management

1 hour to complete

17 videos (Total 67 min), 1 reading

17 videos

An introduction to wicked problems1mStakeholders in wicked problems1mLeadership in wicked problems2mCase study | Complex leadership in practice2mCo-creation & multi-stakeholder management | part 16mCo-creation & multi-stakeholder management | part 24mCo-creation & multi-stakeholder management | part 32mCase study | Quinn's leadership model within the national Dutch police6mInterview with the head of the Catalan Police School2mInterview with the Risk Advisory Director of Deloitte in the Netherlands3mDirector of Studies and Planning at the Portuguese National Police | part 15mDirector of Studies and Planning at the Portuguese National Police | part 26mDirector of Studies and Planning at the Portuguese National Police | part 31mCompilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 15mCompilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 26mCompilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 32mCompilation of speeches & debates from Estoril Conferences | part 42m

1 reading

How to Design for Large-Scale Multi-Stakeholder Co-Creation Initiatives10m

Week6

Week 6

1 hour to complete

Illicit trade

1 hour to complete

17 videos (Total 66 min)

17 videos

What is illicit trade?4mHow a violation of the law becomes illicit trade5mIllicit trade in day-to-day life5mThe consequences of illicit trade3mEthics and illicit trade3mCrime and illicit trade3mCountering illicit trade3mPolicymaking to counter illicit trade6mOperations to counter illicit trade | part 12mOperations to counter illicit trade | part 22mPublic & private cooperation to counter illicit trade2mE.Illicit trade and its practical application2mWhat can you do?6mIntegrated border management4mIllegal immigration2mCase study: French yellow vests | part 13mCase study: French yellow vests | part 23m

1 practice exercise

Test your knowledge of illicit trade

Week7

Week 7

1 hour to complete

A positive lens on safety

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings

6 videos

Looking through the positive safety lens4mSafety perceptions in public spaces5mSafety and risk: getting the best from both4mPeople's engagement in safety challenges5mHow can police officers feel safe in their job?5mConclusion of this MOOC2m

4 readings

Are we too safe? Could we live better by living more dangerously?10mCitizens' Positive Safety Perceptions in Public Spaces10mConstructing safety in our future society10mPhoto exercise10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTERNATIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT

by JBSep 12, 2020

Really informative. This course provides information which takes your thought process in a total different direction. I see security and safety with greater respect in view.

by ARSep 28, 2022

I have done multiple courses, but this one was exceptional. Doing it was more of entertainment than studies. Being a criminologist, I have learned a lot from this course.

by CASep 15, 2020

Excellent primer course on international security management! This challenges your ideas of safety and gives you an inside look as to how security is maintained, discussed and developed.

by FAJun 1, 2020

Thank you very much for all of the instructors. It gives me a wider and more holistic overview to understand about security management in the international framework.

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