Nuclear Security and Safeguards Online Courses
Professional Certificate in Nuclear Safeguards Fundamentals
Earn a professional certificate and 3.0 CEUs in the fundamentals of nuclear safeguards. The program consists of several courses that, combined, take approximately 30 hours to complete. The modules for this program include introductions to nuclear security and safeguards, commercial nuclear fuel cycle, and statistics; nuclear material accountancy; containment and surveillance; and more.
Professional Certificate in Nuclear Security Fundamentals
The Professional Certificate in Nuclear Security Fundamentals provides training in the areas of basic nuclear and atomic physics, basic radiation detection, nuclear security threat assessment, nuclear security culture, physical protection systems, and insider threats. It represents approximately 30 hours of online coursework, for which participants can earn 3 CEUs.
Policy and Technical Fundamentals of International Nuclear Safeguards
This workshop for students and professionals will provide a foundation in the technical and policy aspects of international nuclear safeguards. Participants will be invited to complete a series of online modules—created by the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives (NSSPI) at Texas A&M and the Integrated Support Center for Nonproliferation (ISCN) in Tokai, Japan—before attending a three-day virtual workshop. The workshop will feature presentations from safeguards experts and practitioners and a student research forum.