Advanced Course in National Defense (CSDN)
The Superior Course in National Defense offers an introduction to the study of defense as public policy. It provides an approach to its strategic dimensions and an understanding of its relationship with institutions and civic responsibility.
Course information
- Type of program: university extension.
- Certification: diploma for the Superior Course in National Defense, subject to passing the subjects.
- Mode: distance-based and asynchronous.
- Reference organization: the 2026 cohort is structured in two stages of approximately eight weeks each. Confirm the schedule for the edition you will take.
- Intended audience: public interested in defense issues.
- Fees: paid course; check current fees and payment plan.
- Institution: Facultad de la Defensa Nacional (FADENA), Universidad de la Defensa Nacional.
Subjects in the updated format
The institutional presentation of the 2026 cohort organizes the content into two stages:
First stage
- National Defense.
- Geopolitics.
- International Relations.
- Strategic Thought.
Second stage
- Cyberdefense.
- Strategic Intelligence and National Defense.
- Defense Economics.
How do you study?
Materials and activities are published on the virtual campus. The asynchronous mode makes it possible to organize your study within the guidelines of each subject. It is important to log in regularly to follow updates and teaching instructions. You can consult the presentation of the 2026 format on the FADENA institutional campus.
Requirements and enrollment
The section on the asynchronous mode requires completed secondary education or higher education, Spanish proficiency, and reading and writing skills. As the page retains requirements from different versions, you should confirm the admission conditions for each edition. To learn about upcoming calls, openings, and fees, check the CSDN page.