General Service Course

Over four months of intensive study the course aims to bring students to a level where they can legally, effectively and ethically manage human agents across a number of fields from journalism to private security. Students will learn how to effectively work with supporting institutions and functions and how to obtain support from them.

The course is aimed at students with no prior knowledge or experience of the intelligence environment. It provides them with the core skills required to function in various intelligence environments across multiple sectors and specialisms. The course also prepares students for professional registration. Experienced and qualified intelligence practitioners should consider direct-entry for professional registration without undertaking the GSC.

A level of physical fitness commensurate with NATO fitness standards.
A level of general education equivalent to EQF Level 6.
Good character and a history of personal and professional responsibility.
An ethical and justifiable reason to study.
Continued professional development in the field of secret intelligence through work or study.

EQF Level 3 Diploma

The GSC is unique in terms of its concept and delivery. Unlike other similar qualifications based on police or military equivalents, intelligence skills developed at the Institute are designed to be applied throughout various working environments in the public and private sector alike. As a programme of intense study, developing cross-sector skills in covert operations the GSC is the first of its kind. Not only does the programme deliver actionable knowledge applicable to various environments from academia to NGOs, it entitles graduates to professional registration with all the benefits thereto.

On receiving your request, you will be contacted by a representative to explain the course, including how to enrol, complete payment and attend.