Cognitive Warfare Course

Date: (23-06-2025)
City: Sofia
Location: CMDR COE
Duration: 5 days
Classification: Non-classified
Depth of knowledge: Level (200)

The Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence (CMDR COE) is pleased to announce the Cognitive Warfare Course, which will be held from 23 to 27 JUN 2025.

 

Course Director: LTC Svetozar BOSILKOV: svetozar.bosilkov@cmdrcoe.org; +359 2 92 24 735 or +359 893 698 477

Course OPR: LTC Margarita Kumanova: margarita.kumanova@cmdrcoe.org; +359 2 92 24 731

 

 

 

Aim. 

The Cognitive Warfare Course aims to enhance the course participants’ general knowledge about the essence and the specifics of the cognitive domain.

 

Training Audience. Military officers (OF-3 and above) and/or civil equivalent from NATO Allies/European Union (EU) member states/Partner nations assigned to:

• Military organisations/structures;
• NATO HQs and agencies;
• EU Institutions and Bodies;
• Ministry of Defense and subordinated HQs;
• Ministry of Interior;
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
• dealing actively with Policy, Command and Control, Planning, Operations, Public Communications, Resilience, Education and Training.

Learning Objectives:

• 1	Analyze and Evaluate Cognitive Warfare Strategies
  2	Develop a Counter-Cognitive Warfare Strategy:
  3	Apply Cognitive Warfare Concepts to Real-World Scenarios

 

Method of delivery. The course is residential and will be conducted on the CMDR COE’s premises in Sofia, Bulgaria. The course consists of interactive lectures, practical tasks and case studies. Prior to joining the course, learners should ensure their uninterrupted attendance.

 

Registration. Course application is mandatory and should be completed before 06 JUN 2025. The application form can be accessed through the CMDR COE’s official website.

Personal accounts will be created upon confirmation of course participation. Login: https://www.cmdrcoe.org/login.php

 

Language. The course will be conducted entirely in English. The command of English language must be at a professional level and in accordance with STANAG 6001 (3-2-3-2) or CEFRL (B2+/C1).

 

Course Prerequisite. None.

 

Attendance and Learning environment. Enrolled learners are expected to fully engage with all course activities. The intensive course schedule does not allow for absences.

 

Number of participants. Minimum 15, maximum 30.

 

Medical. Participants are expected to have a valid insurance coverage for their stay in Bulgaria.

 

Course Fee is 300 Euro. 

It can be payed online (a payment link will be provided with the apprval email you receive after registration)or via bank transfer (further details will be provided).

In case of no show past the cancellation deadline (two weeks in advance of course start), the course fee is non-reimbursable.

---------!!! Fee exemptions: 

Members of the Security and Defence sector from the CMDR COE Sponsoring nations  - Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Poland and Romania don't pay course fee.

Successful applicants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel, accommodation and per diem. The CMDR COE could provide accommodation suggestions upon request. 

 

Course assessment and certification. Each learner must demonstrate an ability to perform in accordance with the course objectives. Learners will be assessed against both individual and collective formative and summative assessment criteria. There are two types of certificates depending on overall performance: Certificate for Successful Completion and Certificate for Participation. 

The summative assessment for CMDR COE courses is conducted at the end of the course. The minimum score to pas the exam is 80% correct answers.

 

Cancellation.

- Cancellation of participation must be communicated in a written form (via email) NLT two weeks in advance of course start.

- The CMDR COE reserves the right to cancel the course’s delivery within the same deadline in case the minimum number of participants is not reached or circumstances beyond the Centre's control prevent course delivery. A written notice will be circulated to all enrolled learners. 

 

Dress code.

General (both military and civilian): Smart casual.

Optional (military): Uniform.

 

Useful links:

- Sofia Municipality: https://www.sofia.bg/en/web/sofia-municipality/

- Sofia Airport: https://sofia-airport.eu/en/

- Railway transport: http://www.bdz.bg/en/

- City mobility: https://www.sofiatraffic.bg/en/transport/schedules

- Sofia free tours - https://freesofiatour.com/