How can we improve outbreak prevention and response at the national, regional and global levels? 

How should we strengthen detection strategies? Why is a multi-sectoral response to major public health incidents crucial? 

This executive course answers these questions and provides security and health specialists from all sectors with an in-depth analysis of global health security as an international security priority. It equips participants with the tools necessary to deal with the security challenges that health crises can pose at all levels. Participants explore and evaluate frameworks and implementation measures that will enable them to better prevent, detect, and combat health security emergencies. 

A mix of lectures and interactive sessions will provide you with knowledge and improve your skills to tackle the upcoming health security challenges.

Learning objectives

The course will enable you to: 

• Strengthen awareness of global health security threats; 
• Understand how trends in other sectors can "spill-over" and impact health security;
• Improve capacity to work across sectors that have different priorities and incentives;
• Build cross-sectoral networks among officials engaging in global health security issues; 
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and experts. 

Course Modules :  

• Phase 1 : 31.03-06.04 (1 session) 
• Phase 2 : 07-11.04 (5-day intensive)
• Phase 3 : 12-17.04 (1 session)

All information you need to know (language, certification, technical and application process) before applying to the GCSP are available here. 

You will receive a GCSP certificate once you have completed all the course modules to the satisfaction of the course director.

This course target audience are health security professionals from public and private sectors. 

• civil servants; 
• diplomats; 
• military; 
• private sector representatives;
• NGOs 
• International organisations 

to create cooperation among actors from different sectors and break the silos.

The GCSP reserves the right to modify the programme dates, location and fee at any time. 
15% Early-Bird Discount if you apply before 28 02 2025. GCSP Alumni qualify for a 20% discount on the standard rate of 750 CHF.