The NCDS Strategic Leadership Course is a 41-week programme designed to prepare participants for high-level policy, leadership, and staff positions.
The course spans 4 terms, integrating study tours and research modules.
Orientation & Contemporary Strategic Context: Foundation studies in strategy and the global security environment.
Policy and Strategy: Deep dive into formulation, implementation, and evaluation of national and defence policies.
Regional, Continental & Global Studies: Analysis of geopolitical dynamics affecting Africa and the world.
Peace Operations & Defence Diplomacy: Focus on peace support operations, diplomacy, and cross-cutting security issues.
The course includes three segments of study tours to provide practical exposure to international strategy and higher defence organizations: