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Program Overview

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Critical infrastructures are those systems, activities or structures defined as vital or "essential to the minimum operations of the economy and government." Underpinning our nation's defense, economic prosperity and quality of life, critical infrastructures include systems such as transportation (highways, airports, railways, ports and bridges), fuel and water supply, telecommunications, emergency services and public health, government services, banking, and finance. In this program, you will gain a working knowledge of these systems and their vulnerabilities, examine the hazards confronting them, and learn preventive measures to reduce and respond to risks.

Offered entirely online through the Department of Urban Design and Planning, the program includes five 10-week courses, of which four must be completed to earn the certificate. All courses are a subset of the online Master in Strategic Planning for Critical Infrastructures, and represent a mix of reading, discussion and project work, with an emphasis on real world applications and case studies.

Is This Program Right for You?

This program addresses the needs of individuals who are tasked with protecting critical infrastructures and emergency services, including officials in public and private infrastructure systems, emergency management and homeland security. If this describes you, then you could benefit from training in the strategic decision-making required to prevent and counter threats to critical infrastructures and public health. Ideal candidates will have earned a baccalaureate degree in any discipline, and have a minimum of three years work experience.

Contact a Program Representative

For more information about this program, please call 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area, or 888-469-6499, or e-mail us.

Related Programs

• Master in Strategic Planning for Critical Infrastructures