PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Certificate in Applied Geopolitics

(FAU Certificate Alumni)

Interpret global change. Advise with confidence.
Develop the expertise to interpret geopolitical change, assess risk, anticipate emerging challenges, and present defensible recommendations to leaders, clients, and stakeholders.
To enroll using the installment plan option, click here.

FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION

Turn Geopolitical Complexity into Action

Move beyond reporting on global events. Learn to identify what matters, explain why it matters, and develop well-supported recommendations that strengthen strategy, resilience, and client outcomes.

Advise with confidence

Present defensible analysis, clear implications, and credible courses of action to boards and executives.

Build more resilient operations

Identify geopolitical exposure across markets, supply chains, resources, and operations before disruption demands a response.

Deliver greater value
to clients

Turn complex developments into structured assessments and solutions aligned with each client's strategic priorities.

Anticipate change and act earlier

Recognize emerging signals, evaluate plausible futures, and help decision-makers prepare more than one outcome.

Produce analysis others can trust

Replace fragmented commentary and intuition with a structured, transparent approach that colleagues, clients, and decision-makers can evaluate and use.

COURSE OF STUDY

Certificate in Applied Geopolitics

Because you already completed the FAU Certificate in Geopolitical Analysis, you will continue with the COMPASS Framework for Geopolitical Analysis and Strategic Foresight courses, then choose two electives aligned with the issues most relevant to your work.

Two Core Courses

Establish the shared analytical foundation of the certificate

Choose two electives

Extend your expertise into the topics most relevant to your goals.

Core Courses

These two core courses are included when you enroll in the Certificate in Applied Geopolitics program.

Available Electives
You will choose two courses from this section once you are enrolled in the Certificate program. You do not need to choose your electives right away. You may make your selections at any time after enrolling, including after you have completed some or all of the core courses. Additional electives will be added as the Certificate program expands.
Upcoming Electives

Geoeconomics: Understanding Economic Warfare and Strategy will be available first quarter of 2027

Geopolitics of Cybersecurity will be available first quarter of 2027

Other courses are in production. Once we have expected release dates, we will mention them here.

These electives will be added as mentioned. You do not have to wait for these to be added to the available electives list to enroll in the Certificate program. You may make your elective selections at any time after enrolling, including after you have completed some or all of the core courses. When you are ready, you will submit your preference inside the program for your chosen electives.
APPLIED LEARNING AND INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK

Strengthen Your Analysis With Expert Feedback

Knowing a framework is not the same as applying it well. The program gives you opportunities to use what you learn, test your reasoning, and develop recommendations for complex geopolitical questions.

You will submit applied assignments and receive individual feedback from your instructors. Their response is specific to your work, helping you identify overlooked considerations, strengthen the support behind your conclusions, and communicate your assessment more effectively.

See what others may miss

Discover where assumptions, gaps in evidence, or competing interpretations could weaken an otherwise compelling assessment.

Make stronger analystical judgements

Learn to weigh evidence, distinguish what matters most, and build conclusions that are clear, credible, and well supported.

Communicate recommendations that carry weight

Refine how you explain implications and courses of action so your analysis is more useful to leaders, organizations, and clients.

You're not simply completing assignments. You're developing the judgement behind the analysis others can rely on.

Built for Professionals 

Designed for people whose work requires then to interpret geopolitical developments, assess their implications, and provide informed decisions to organizations, leaders, or clients.
  • Geopolitical, intelligence, defense, and security analysts
  • Consultants and strategic advisers
  • Government, policy, and diplomatic professionals
  • Journalists and current-affairs professionals
  • Corporate strategy, risk, and supply chain professionals
  • Academic researchers and graduate students
  • Emerging analysts seeking applied experience and feedback
TWO WAYS TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE

Choose Your Enrollment Path

Enroll in the complete Certificate program at the bundle price, or begin with an individual course and apply eligible courses toward the Certificate later.

COMPLETE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Enroll in the Certificate program

$5,195   $6,280  Special FAU Alumni Offer

Bundle price for the complete four-course program

Enrollment

Enroll in all four courses at once to complete the Certificate program.

Course selection

Automatically enroll in two required core courses and select two electives after enrollment.

Completion period

18 months to complete the program, extensions granted upon request

Price advantage

Save $1,085 compared with purchasing the five courses individually.
To enroll using the installment plan option, click here.

BEGIN ONE COURSE AT A TIME

Build toward the Certificate

Individual course prices

A qualifying five-course pathway totals $7,255 at current prices.

Enrollment

Purchase courses individually as your needs and schedule allow.

Course selection

Eligible courses officially count when you notify IAG of your intent.

Completion period

There is no overall Certificate deadline. Individual course access is 16 weeks, with extensions upon request.

Pricing

Courses remain at their individual prices and cannot be converted to bundle pricing.
Both paths lead to the same Certificate requirements and include individual instructor feedback on applied assignments.

Earn the Certificate in Applied Geopolitics

Successful completion demonstrates that you have completed a coherent course of study in applied geopolitical analysis and used its methods in original analytical work.

You will receive a blockchain-verifiable digital certificate that provides a secure, verifiable record of your achievement that can be shared with employers, colleagues, and professional networks, including LinkedIn.

Whether you're demonstrating professional development, documenting specialized expertise, or advancing your career, your credential provides lasting recognition of your accomplishment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What to Know Before You Enroll

Do courses I previously completed count?

Yes. Eligible completed courses officially count toward the Certificate. Email IAG  your intent to complete the Certificate so progress can be recorded. Previous purchases cannot be converted to Certificate bundle pricing.

How do learners who enroll in the Certificate program select electives?

After enrollment, you will be asked to submit you selection for electives directly in the certificate program. IAG will then add the selected courses to your account.

How long can I access an individually purchased course?

Individual courses include 16 weeks of access. If you need additional time to complete the course, extensions are granted upon request.

Is there a deadline if I purchase the certificate program?

Students typically take 6 to 18 months to complete the program depending on their schedule. The access period is 18 months. If you need additional time to complete the program, extensions are granted upon request.

Will more electives become available?

Yes. Additional elective options will be added as the Certificate program expands.

Can I receive help deciding which path is right for me?

Yes. Contact IAG if you would like guidance based on courses you have already completed or the topics most relevant to your work. For questions, please contact us here.