Course Catalog

The CSIS Policy Fellowship is dedicated to developing the next generation of policy leaders.

The year-long Women's Global Leadership Program (WGLP) is designed for executives to hone their leadership and deepen their understanding of critical geopolitical trends in order to thrive in a complex and competitive global environment.

Global Foresight: Preparing for Future Trends is Washington’s premier executive course for mid-to senior-level professionals responsible for helping their organizations identify and prepare for the global macrotrends that will drive change for the next 30 years.

Investigate the risks facing U.S. critical minerals security and the future of sustainability in this one-day course.

Crash Course: Trade Policy with the Trade Guys is a 1.5-day, hybrid seminar for public and private sector professionals working on international trade matters. The purpose of the program is to improve participant knowledge of American trade policy and politics.

The first advanced degree in international relations offered by a major research university in cooperation with a leading global think tank.

The Defense Enterprise Today will offer practical insights into the current state of the defense enterprise—strategic environment, budget, acquisition, military forces, and technology— and prepare participants to understand and adapt to the major changes that the Trump administration and DOGE are implementing.

This course provides key insights from CSIS experts and practitioners on what the Trump Administration’s FY 2026 budget and strategy documents reveal about strategic priorities, major budget movements, force structure adds and cuts, and acquisition program changes.

The CSIS Accelerator Series is designed for rising professionals ready to hone their leadership and management skills to achieve the next level of impact in their career. The curated program connects professionals with top policy experts and coaches to develop their skills in leadership, management, and communication while exploring the policy issues affecting their industry.

Preparing aspiring leaders for effective and meaningful leadership in today’s world.