This course is intended to provide an introduction to the phenomenon of Radicalization.

You will explore the radicalization process and its motivating factors as well as the prevention strategies.

By the end of this course, you will have a basic understanding of the radicalization and how to notice that someone is in need of proportionate support.

Key Words: Prevention, Radicalization.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course each student is expected to be able to:

A. Subject Knowledge and Understanding

• LO 1. Define the phenomenon of radicalization.

B. Cognitive Skills (Thinking Skills)

• LO 2. Describe the radicalization process and its drivers.

C. Subject Specific Practical/Professional Skills

• LO 3. Support the awareness about the radicalization risks.
• LO 4. Develop avoidance mechanisms to the radicalization.

Curriculum Outline

The key themes covered by the course and their indicative weighing:

• The phenomenon of radicalization (20%)
• Radicalization modalities (20%)
• Drivers of radicalization (20%)
• Signs of cause for concern (20%)
• Prevention of radicalization (20%)

Online Certificates

Students successfully completing their course and assessments will be entitled to a digital badge. A digital badge is a connected, verifiable electronic imagery credential which reflects the achievement of the learning outcomes on their course.

Students may read more information about digital badges at:

• www.info.badgr.com
• www.academicstudio.org