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Human Security Fundamentals

Awareness
A comprehensive introduction to Human Security explaining the concept and defining the difference between state and human security whilst identifying key considerations during planning and operations.
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Course Information

Level: Awareness
Location: e-Learning (DLE)
School/Centre: Defence Leadership Centre
Course Code: HSF
Duration: Approx 6 hours

About this course

This is a four module foundation level awareness course, providing a Defence Academy certificate on successful completion.

Ideally suited to those wishing to develop their own knowledge and capability or aspiring to attend the DHSA course in the future.

What you will learn

*Define Human Security and identify how it affects the way the MOD operates
*Identify Defence's Human Security approach
*Recognise Human Security considerations
*Understand the tactical level implications of Human Security

How this course will help your career

This course encourages you to analyse issues through a Human Security 'lens'. Providing a foundation level of understanding, it empowers you to consider issues and identify opportunities to influence your area of work throughout Defence.

Entry requirements

Who can attend this course

  • Military
  • MOD civil servants
  • Partners across government (PAG)
  • Internationals

Before you attend

No prior knowledge required.

Additional information

How the course will be taught

  • e-Learning (DLE)

How you will be assessed

Formative assessments are found within each module to help confirm your understanding.