Program Offerings

Examine strategic national security issues, global hot spots, and decision making at a strategic level from a non-military and cybersecurity lens. During this graduate-level course, you are immersed back into a college learning atmosphere for three weeks at Indiana University’s beautiful Bloomington campus. Participants graduate with a newfound understanding of the critical thinking and decision making skills necessary […]

A panel of distinguished military leaders and private sector executives discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic lessons, the extent of disruption in operations and supply chains in both the private sector and military, and how to better prepare for the future. Will popular supply chain principles, such as lean or just-in-time supply chain management, survive post-pandemic? […]

Designed from our successful LOG 21, a fully digital LOG 21 “Core Knowledge” program has been developed to meet the demands of our clients. Now you can attend an updated LOG 21 that would have taken place in-person in Chapel Hill and even receive your Certificate via our learning management system and video conferencing platforms. […]

As the United States begins to grasp the impact of COVID-19, experts across industries are beginning to evaluate our ability to respond effectively to national crises. This evaluation, and the identification of best practices, is an exceptionally difficult task due to the sheer number of actors involved. Actors such as federal agencies, state and local […]

On Thursday May 14th at 2:00 PM EST, the Institute for Defense and Business presented a distinguished panel to discuss lessons from the current COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the workplace, accomplishing the mission, and essential operations under this new abnormal including how they have responded and their strategic plans for the future.   The panel discussion is intended to address the planning, […]

We have come upon some interesting times that have allowed us to pause and reflect. As we look into the future, there is a lot we don’t know, but what we do know is that we have a community where we can rely upon and support each other. We have brought together a panel of […]

The IDB has invited Dr. Scott Shackelford to join us for a four-part interactive webinar series on his new book, Governing New Frontiers in the Information Age: Toward Cyber Peace. He will explore critical issues that are impacting U.S. national and international security across the “global commons.” Why are current governance systems failing to adapt […]

Equipping US Defense Leaders to Address Cyber Risk As a leader, you must understand how to manage one of the most pressing challenges to our nation’s defense—the weaponization and criminalization of cyber threats. Are you able to develop a cybersecurity culture that promotes defense in depth? The Managing Cyber Risk in the National Security Context […]

This executive development program provides business management skills to effectively lead our nation’s complex depot, arsenal, and ammunition facilities and the public-private partnerships that support them. Serving the commanders and senior civilian leaders of defense industrial base organizations and the private sector managers who work with them, the program incorporates leadership development and management concepts focusing […]

We are in the midst of interesting and uncertain change right now and the educational and training landscape is quickly evolving, likely for the long term. Now that people are becoming used to and expect to live in an online environment, what does that mean for leaders in both the military and private sectors? The […]

In this program designed for high-potential O4s in information operations and related areas, you will be presented the fundamentals of strategic communication, the cultures of the industries that utilize it, and the technologies for securing its infrastructure. Leveraging from a variety of non-military perspectives presented from leaders in the private sector and academia on topics […]

For mid-career leaders, this two-week program based at Fort Hamilton and other locations in New York City, helps participants understand the complex makeup and critical issues of operating in dense urban areas and megacities. As the trend of the world’s population continues to become increasingly concentrated into dense urban areas and megacities, the importance of […]

Have you ever wanted to dive deep into key-high level issues influencing policy and strategic thinking while learning about the foundations of national security? The Strategic Studies Fellows Program (SSFP) allows you to do that. For four weeks, O-3 to O-4 Officers, Chief Warrant Officers, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, and National security professionals learn strategies to […]

The Microsoft Reston MTC is excited to host the Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) 2020 virtual residency program for this series of two-hour technology briefings. One thing is common among defense agencies: innovation has always been seen as a key to success, providing smarter services in a more efficient manner, and enabling better decision-making […]

In this program, you will be presented with the fundamentals of ERP applications, the cultures of the industries that utilize them, and opportunities to benchmark examples of private industry best practices in ERP use. Leveraging from a variety of non-military perspectives from leaders in private industry and academia, you will return to your organization with […]

Early-career logisticians position themselves to grow into greater responsibility by broadening their knowledge of defense logistics and key functions that support logistics. Key Topics Technology and innovation Demand forecasting and inventory management Process analysis Wireless applications Department of Defense budget primer

Designed for private sector and military leaders responsible for the life cycle aspects of a system – from acquisition to its end of life. Participants work with leading experts in the research and education fields to develop a deeper understanding of life cycle theories, practices, and techniques. Key topics: Capability-driven life cycle management strategy Emerging […]

For 33-45 experienced logisticians competitively selected into each class, LOGTECH Advanced brings professionals from different “neighborhoods” within the defense and government logistics community together to think critically about the practices and supporting technologies that will shape the future of logistics. This program is right for you if: Meet the eligibility requirements described in the Participant […]

Transform your organization’s approach to technology and innovation across logistics and the supply chain. In this program designed for senior leaders in defense and business, you will learn new tools and techniques for innovative thinking. Return to your organization ready to implement strategic direction that leverages your people, processes, and technology to deliver effective, efficient […]

For 33-45 experienced logisticians competitively selected into each class, LOGTECH Advanced brings professionals from different “neighborhoods” within the defense and government logistics community together to think critically about the practices and supporting technologies that will shape the future of logistics. This program is right for you if: Meet the eligibility requirements described in the Participant […]