START researchers are supported by a team of experienced training personnel that transition research findings into practitioner-focused in-person and online training products. Intended for a variety of audiences, START’s training products are designed to advance an academically informed understanding of topics related to our research portfolio and to support real-world application of research findings.
Through START’s training products, participants improve their knowledge of factual baselines and proven methodologies, and build new skills to integrate research into policy and practice.
Services
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Drawing on expertise in instructional design, training delivery, and learning evaluation, we provide:
- Microlearning segments
- eLearning modules
- Customized in-person trainings
- Train-the-trainer curricula
- Webinars and virtual workshops
- Tabletop and distributed online simulations
- Conference and event presentations
- On-site delivery of existing START training products
Featured Training Products
Microlearning Segments
Short, interactive lessons designed to build knowledge quickly and reinforce key concepts.
- Countering Violent Extremism (CVE)
- Terrorism and Targeted Violence (T2V)
- Targeted Violence Prevention for the Veteran and Military Family Community
- The Battle For Truth on the Homefront
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on Coursera
Learn with our Coursera courses led by Dr. Steve Sin, Director of the Unconventional and Asymmetric Threats Division.
- Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy
- Breach from Within: Introduction to Insider Risk and Threats
- Threat Assessment: Anticipating Terrorism & Targeted Attacks (coming soon)
Key Differentiators
- Supported by an in-house team of subject-matter experts
- Instructional designers experienced in developing training content for adult learners
- Ability to provide full-service training options; including analysis, development, delivery, and evaluation
- Utilization of AGILE and ADDIE instructional systems design approaches
- Quality assurance management processes
Past Performance
START has developed training for federal, state, and industry agencies. Audiences include emergency management personnel, law enforcement, analysts, and community leaders. Sample sponsors include the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (including FEMA, federal law enforcement, and the Office of University Programs), the U.S. Department of State, and SLTT law enforcement and emergency response organizations.
Pricing
Training products are fee-for-service and customized based on clients’ needs and budgets. Please contact the training team for a quote.
Contact
Please contact START’s training team at training@start.umd.edu to request more information and/or a quote.
