Course List



Understanding the Course List

Symbols Used
Security Cooperation Workforce Courses
ACQ SC Acquisition Management
CASE SC Case Life Cycle Management
EXEC SC Executive Education
POE SC Planning, Oversight, and Execution Management
SCO SCO Operations and Management
XSPT SC Execution Support Management
Security Cooperation Enterprise Courses
IND SC Enterprise - Industry
IPTN SC Enterprise - International Partner
LES Locally Employed Staff
MoDA Ministry of Defense Advisors (MoDA)
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Terms & Acronyms Used
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ACQ 1300 - Fundamentals of Technology Security/Transfer
Description:The Fundamentals of Technology Security/Transfer (FTS/T) course is intended to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of technology security and transfer as it pertains to international acquisition activities.
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Length and Format:OLT/6 Hours
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:ACQ

ACQ-120 - Fundamentals of International Acquisition (FIAC)
Description:This course teaches the fundamentals of international acquisition and its relationship to Security Cooperation including relevant laws and policies and the roles of involved U.S. Government organizations.
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Length and Format:OLT/15 Hours
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:ACQ

ACQ-230V - Intermediate International Acquisition Integration
Description:Teaches students to plan, integrate, and implement international acquisition programs within the Defense Acquisition System.
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Length and Format:4 days VILT
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:ACQ

ACQ-380V - International Acquisition Management
Description:Teaches students to conceptualize, assess, plan, and execute the full spectrum of International Acquisition and Exportability (IA&E) activities to improve acquisition outcomes and contribute to DoD and U.S. Government security cooperation objectives.
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Length and Format:VILT/6 Days
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:ACQ

CASE-105 - Introduction to DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System)
Description:Provides an introductory level of knowledge and awareness of DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System).
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Length and Format:8 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Categories:CASEXSPT

CASE-205 - Intermediate DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System)
Description:This introductory course is intended to provide the student with hands-on, practical knowledge of the DSAMS (Defense Security Assistance Management System) computer information system.
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Length and Format:18 Hours ILT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:CASE

CASE-299 - Case Development Guide
Description:Provides valuable information that helps to build the skills required to provide DSCA/CWD with LOA packages that are accurate, complete, and compliant with all statutory, regulatory, and fiscal requirements.
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Length and Format:2 hours OLT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:CASE

DA-200 - Introduction to Strategic Advising (ISA)
Description:Introduces students to the foundational concepts, techniques, and approaches for effective advising and capacity building in US or multilateral missions. Instructional topics are derived from core topics presented during Defense Advising (DA) certification training (DA-201 and DA-202).
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Length and Format:1 week ILT or 5 days VILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:MoDA

DA-201 - Strategic Advisor Course (SAC)
Description:Prepares students to advance U.S. security cooperation and operational objectives supporting U.S. strategic interests while serving as Department of Defense (DoD) strategic advisors overseas.
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Length and Format:3 Weeks ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:MoDA

DA-202 - Country and Mission Seminar (CMS)
Description:Provides Defense Advising (DA) Certification candidates, who have successfully completed DA-201, Strategic Advisors Course (SAC), with an expert knowledge of their assigned country and mission, which will enable them to advise effectively at the strategic/executive/ministerial level of their Partner Nation’s (PN) security institutions.
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Length and Format:3 weeks VILT + 1 week ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:MoDA

DA-250 - Introduction to Institutional Capacity Building (ICB)
Description:Introduction to Institutional Capacity Building emphasizes engaging students in discussion, case study analysis, and practical exercises in either a live or virtual classroom environment.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT or VILT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:MoDA

DA-901 - Senior Executive Advising Seminar (SEAS)
Description:Prepares senior leaders who are responsible for security cooperation activities that include advisors at all levels. This course does not focus on FMS or train and equip programs but, instead, on maximizing the utilization of advisors and other human capital elements of security cooperation in building partner nation capacity.
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Length and Format:2 days ILT or VILT
Classes Available:1 class available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:MoDA

EXEC-911 - Security Cooperation Senior Executive Seminar
Description:This course is a modified version of EXEC 901 available by request for 2-star and above General Officer/Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service civilian equivalents.
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Length and Format:2 days VILT or 2 days ILT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:EXEC

IND-101 - Security Cooperation Industry Orientation
Description:This is a U.S. Defense Industry centric course covering Security Cooperation topics applicable to U.S. companies that want to learn about the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process.
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Length and Format:3 days ILT
Classes Available:1 class available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IND

IPTN-101 - International Partner Security Cooperation Orientation
Description:Provides an overview of Security Cooperation (SC) by addressing legislation, policy, and procedures; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; acquisition and contract administration; and sustainment - all within the context of an SC relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IPTN

IPTN-200 - Security Cooperation (SC) Policy and Process
Description:This course exposes international partner students to the full spectrum of United States DoD Security Cooperation (SC) policies and processes to be able to engage the U.S. in fulfilling their own nation’s defense requirements.
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Length and Format:40 hours VILT
Classes Available:1 class available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IPTN

IPTN-201 - International Partner Security Cooperation Logistics and Finance
Description:This course is divided into three primary areas covered within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.: Overview of SC that addresses legislation and policy; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; and acquisition and contract administration. Logistics management, including initial support, sustainment, transportation, requisitioning, and discrepancy reports. Financial management, including funds management, pricing policies, and billing procedures.
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Length and Format:10/15 days ILT
Classes Available:9 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IPTN

IPTN-202 - International Partner Security Cooperation Finance and Training Management
Description:This course is divided into three primary areas covered within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.: Overview of SC that addresses legislation and policy; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; and acquisition and contract administration. Development of international training programs, student selection/administration, and automated tools available to international SA/SC training managers. Financial management, including funds management, pricing policies, and billing procedures.
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Length and Format:10/15 days ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IPTN

IPTN-211 - International Partner Security Cooperation Logistics
Description:This course focuses specifically on logistics management, addressing initial support, sustainment, transportation, requisitioning, and discrepancy reports – all within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IPTN

IPTN-212 - International Partner Security Cooperation Finance
Description:This course focuses specifically on financial issues by addressing funds management, pricing policies, and billing procedures – all within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IPTN

IPTN-213 - International Partner Security Cooperation Training Management
Description:This course focuses specifically on the development of international training programs, student selection/administration, and automated tools available to international SA/SC training managers – all within the context of a Security Cooperation (SC) relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:No
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Category:IPTN

IPTN-901 - International Partner Security Cooperation Executive
Description:This course provides an overview of SC, addressing legislation, policy, and procedures; planning, programming, and budgeting; resource management; technology transfer and export controls; SC process; acquisition and contract administration; and sustainment - all within the context of a security cooperation relationship with the U.S.
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Length and Format:3 days ILT or 3 days VILT
Classes Available:No
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:IPTN

LES-201 - Locally Employed Staff Orientation
Description:This course is designed to provide a functional knowledge of security cooperation and security assistance policies and procedures LE Staff who work in Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs) in U.S. embassies around the world.
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Length and Format:60 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:LES

LES-211 - Intermediate Locally Employed Staff
Description:The course provides updates in SCO roles and responsibilities; U.S. security cooperation (SC) legislation, policy, and procedures; SC programs; the whole of government planning; letter and memorandum of request (LOR/MOR) development; the FMS process; end-use monitoring; third party transfers; as well as more in-depth training on advanced international training management, the Security Cooperation-Training Management System (SC-TMS), and the Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP).
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Length and Format:5 days ILT
Classes Available:2 classes available
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Category:LES

SC-001 - Security Cooperation Familiarization
Description:The Security Cooperation Familiarization course provides a brief introduction to the basics of Security Cooperation (SC).
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Length and Format:1 hour OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Categories:ACQCASEEXECPOESCOXSPTINDIPTNLES

SC-010 - Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Description:Provides a familiarization with the MTCR basic guidelines and the relevant review process for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.
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Length and Format:16 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:CASE

SC-101 - Introduction to Security Cooperation
Description:This course is designed for personnel who perform security cooperation duties, and provides an overview of the full range of security cooperation activities.
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Length and Format:16 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Categories:ACQCASEPOESCOXSPTINDIPTNLES

SC-121 - Introduction to End Use Monitoring
Description:This course provides an overview of the Department of Defense’s Golden Sentry End Use Monitoring (EUM) program, to include concepts, legislation, regulation, organizational responsibilities, and processes.
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Length and Format:2 hours OLT
Classes Available:1 class available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Categories:POESCO

Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Basic Operations
Description:This course is designed for students who require basic certification in SCO.
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Length and Format:50 hours
Classes Available:1 class available
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Category:SCO

Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Operations Course
Description:Students learn and creatively apply the art and science of Security Cooperation (SC) tactics, techniques, and procedures to execute effective operations in the Security Cooperation Organization/Officer (SCO) Embassy environment.
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Length and Format:30-33 days ILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:SCO

Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Briefings and Consultations Course
Description:A series of whole-of-government briefings and consultations in Washington, D.C. that will complete the requirements to become certified intermediate in the SCO Operations Area of Concentration.
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Length and Format:3 Days ILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:SCO

Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) Spouse Course
Description:Provides spouses of DoD SCO personnel with an in-depth understanding of issues related to living overseas and supporting a U.S./Department of Defense (DoD) diplomatic mission. This course shares select classes in concurrently-held offerings of the DSCU Overseas Course to provide common instruction on regional and interagency concepts designed to integrate both the SCO member and the dependent into these unique overseas assignments.
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Length and Format:20 days VILT
Classes Available:4 classes available
Registration URL:myDSCU
Category:SCO