Course Information
About this course
ICSC(M) is part of the suite of wider Royal Navy (RN) professional Military Education, from Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) through to the Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC).
ICSC(M) is comprised of two modules. Each module is residential and utilises tuition and syndicate work to ensure peer-to-peer learning is enabled.
| Module number | Dates |
| Module 1 3-25 | 8 Sept - 3 Oct 25 |
| Module 2 3-25 | 6 Oct - 7 Nov 25 |
| Module 1 4-25 | 24 Nov - 19 Dec 25 |
| Module 2 4-25 | 5 Jan - 6 Feb 26 |
| Module 1 1-26 | 2 - 27 Mar 26 |
| Module 2 1-26 | 13 Apr - 15 May 26 |
| Module 1 2-26 | 25 May - 26 Jun 26 |
| Module 2 2-26 | 22 Jun - 24 Jul 26 |
What you will learn
You will learn:
- critical thinking and communication skills
- tactical planning processes
- leadership and self awareness skills
- understanding of the international environment
- knowledge of UK defence management and military capabilities
How this course will help your career
Completion of the course will prepare you for future leadership and management roles in the maritime environment.
Entry requirements
Who can attend this course
- Military
- MOD civil servants
- Partners across government (PAG)
- Industry
- Internationals
Security Check clearance required.
Before you attend
This course has been designed for RN lieutenants with three-four years' experience. Also for Royal Marine captains and majors along with civil servants (minimum band D) working in Navy Command HQ, maritime related posts in the MOD, Defence Equipment and Support or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. This also applies to international equivalents.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face/Residential
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed via:
- briefings (oral and written
- policy paper