online certificate of completion in identification of threats and the human element
Summer term classes start in June.
100% online learning.
Earn your degree on your schedule
$459 per credit hour.
8 total credit hours.
Two courses, 4 credit hours per course, 12 week program
learn how human behavior influences decision-making, threats, and security.
The Identification of Threats and the Human Element Certificate equips students with the practical skills and analytical insight needed to recognize, assess, and manage security threats within complex organizational environments. Designed for both traditional and non-traditional learners, this two-course (8 credit hour) program explores the intersection of threat analysis, communication, and human behavior—essential components of effective security management. Students will learn how to design and implement protocols for identifying potential threats, evaluate physical and informational vulnerabilities, and develop communication strategies to relay security concerns clearly and effectively. Emphasis is placed on understanding the human factors that influence security events and decision-making, as well as the legal and ethical considerations that guide organizational protection efforts.
what you'll learn.
Students will develop the skills to identify and address security threats through effective analysis, communication, collaboration, and understanding of human and legal factors that impact organizational safety.
upon completion, students will be able to:
- Analyze countermeasures for assessed threats to include them in an overall security plan.
- Collaborate on countermeasures with your security team, based on threats presented.
- Design concise and clear messages into a plan to relay security concerns.
- Analyze actions taken by individuals and how that can be damaging to the organization.
- List psychological factors to human interaction with security events.
- Describe legal issues and regulations that guard an organization from security threats.
Awards
Identification of Threats and The Human Element degree courses
Current students please login to BRUIN and select “Academic Progress” for your curriculum requirements.
Certificate of Completion Courses designed to meet the needs of online students in:
This course discusses implementation of threat assessment and how inadequate threat assessments may result in compromised or unauthorized access. It also discusses how communication, its delivery, and protection needs to be of the highest standard to lead to more success and that a clear message is the most appropriate path to adequate communication. The course will include a discussion of security personnel contributions and how they guide and help develop an appropriate incident response plan based on the identified threats from threat assessment activities.
This course discusses the controls that are put in place in order to keep undesirable actions on the outside and desirable actions internal as this can expend a great deal of time and resources. The course looks at possible bad decisions on the part of users in the organization and how to nullify those decisions with appropriate countermeasures. The course helps students become aware of threats that are propagated through actions and behavior.
Integrative General Education Credits
= 8 total credits*
University Accreditation
Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( hlcommission.org ), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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This program is considered a non-licensure degree/certificate program and is not intended for those seeking licensure or the practice of licensed profession. This program may be relevant to multiple occupations that do not require licensure and was not designed to meet educational requirements for any specific professional license or certification.
*Consult with an admissions counselor to determine your eligible credits, as well as to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree. Transfer credits must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Bellevue University makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination, credit for prior learning, or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted.
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