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September 14, 2009 - September 18, 2009 Introduction to Post-Conflict Strategies and Operations A 'hands on' course that provides students with a framework for organizing and implementing post-conflict peace and stability operations based upon the end-states that should be achieved. Will focus on the critical issues that confront post-conflict interventions in achieving each end state and the overarching leadership responsibilities involved in these objectives.

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November 9, 2009 - November 13, 2009 Preventing Deadly Conflict Participants will learn techniques to analyze emerging conflicts and identify opportunities for productive engagement by third parties to prevent or mitigate violence. Examines long-term strategies for conflict prevention (e.g. development assistance and other economic interventions, human rights promotion, governance reform), as well as tools for preventing imminent violence or halting violent conflict in its initial stages.
November 30, 2009 - December 4, 2009 Security and Protection in Fragile States This course investigates opportunities for the development, implementation and evaluation of a security blueprint at both the strategic and operational levels. Learning objectives include identifying and assessing threats, performing job task analysis, civ-mil relations, unpacking SSR and DDR, engaging women, transfer of responsibility and sustainability.
December 1, 2009 - December 4, 2009 Cultural Adaptability in Complex Operations Participants will learn about and practice culturally sensitive communication; negotiating across cultures; understanding cultural differences as drivers of conflict; identifying obstacles facing organizational designs; and incorporating culture into planning. The course focuses heavily on managing culture shock and remembering key lessons and skills when under pressure. Recommended for those whose work requires interacting with local populations as well as across military and civilian sectors.
December 7, 2009 - December 10, 2009 Negotiations from Checkpoints to High Politics Working in zones of conflict requires both simple transactional negotiations on the ground, as well as more complex, high-level negotiations with other stakeholders or on the cessation of violence. This course provides a thorough conceptual framework to help practitioners structure their efforts in negotiation.
December 14, 2009 - December 19, 2009 Leading Adaptive Teams in Conflict Environments An introductory leadership course for students from different institutional backgrounds expecting to lead teams in the field. The goals of the course are to help students understand core leadership functions critical to working in conflict environments, and to develop the skills necessary to implement them. Will focus on effective decision-making in uncertain, chaotic environments and an awareness of and ability to coordinate with other actors and organizations in the field.

Online Courses/Simulations

Certificate Course in Conflict Analysis This course presents an introduction to the subject of conflict analysis, illustrating analytical tools used, with reference to two extended case studies, the conflict in Kosovo and the genocide in Rwanda.
Certificate Course in Interfaith Conflict Resolution This course is designed to enhance the peacemaking capacities of individuals and faith-based organizations by focusing on objectives, methods, and best practices of interfaith dialogue, a form of religious peacemaking increasingly recognized for its relevance to 21st Century conflict.
Introductory Course on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) This course was originally developed by the Institute to provide training for U.S. candidates for positions with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and its Rapid Expert Assistance and Cooperation Teams (REACT) in particular.