Law, Military Science and Security Sovereignty of the State

Demonstrate An Understanding Of The Evolution Of Warfare Training

SAQA US 117986 | NQF 5 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the historical development of warfare, from ancient to modern times. It explores key theories, strategies, and technological advancements that have shaped military conflict, enabling learners to critically analyze the evolution of warfare and its impact on contemporary security environments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze the key historical periods and turning points in the evolution of warfare.
  • Evaluate the impact of technological advancements on military strategy and tactics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories of warfare and their proponents.
  • Apply knowledge of historical warfare concepts to contemporary security challenges.
  • Compare and contrast different forms of warfare, including conventional, guerrilla, and cyber warfare.
  • Assess the ethical and legal dimensions of evolving warfare practices.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for military personnel, defense analysts, security professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the historical and strategic foundations of warfare.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Warfare and Historical Context

Objectives:
• Define key concepts of warfare and its evolution.
• Identify major historical eras of warfare from ancient to modern.
• Explain the impact of technological advancements on early warfare.
• Discuss the role of strategy and tactics in historical conflicts.

Topics:
• Introduction to the study of warfare evolution
• Ancient warfare: phalanxes, chariots, and siege engines
• Medieval warfare: knights, castles, and gunpowder
• Early modern warfare: muskets, artillery, and naval power
• The Napoleonic Wars: mass conscription and decisive battle
• The American Civil War: industrialisation and total war

Day 2: Industrialisation and World Wars

Objectives:
• Analyse the transformation of warfare during the Industrial Revolution.
• Evaluate the causes and conduct of World War I.
• Examine the technological and strategic innovations of World War II.
• Understand the shift from conventional to total war.

Topics:
• Industrialisation: railways, machine guns, and trenches
• World War I: attrition, chemical weapons, and air power
• Interwar period: mechanisation and blitzkrieg theory
• World War II: combined arms, strategic bombing, and amphibious assault
• The role of intelligence and code-breaking
• The atomic bomb and the end of World War II

Day 3: Cold War and Asymmetric Conflicts

Objectives:
• Describe the nature of warfare during the Cold War.
• Explain the concept of deterrence and nuclear strategy.
• Analyse guerrilla warfare and counterinsurgency operations.
• Evaluate the impact of proxy wars and decolonisation.

Topics:
• Nuclear deterrence and mutually assured destruction
• The Korean War: limited war and UN coalitions
• Vietnam War: guerrilla tactics and US response
• Soviet-Afghan War: insurgency and foreign intervention
• Latin American conflicts: Che Guevara and urban warfare
• The role of special forces and intelligence agencies

Day 4: Contemporary Warfare and Technology

Objectives:
• Identify key characteristics of modern warfare.
• Discuss the role of information technology and cyber warfare.
• Evaluate the use of drones and precision-guided munitions.
• Understand the challenges of hybrid warfare and terrorism.

Topics:
• The Gulf War: precision strike and network-centric warfare
• Asymmetric threats: terrorism and insurgency in the 21st century
• Cyber warfare: state-sponsored attacks and defence
• Drone warfare: targeted killings and ethical debates
• Hybrid warfare: combination of conventional and irregular methods
• The future of land, air, sea, and space warfare

Day 5: Synthesis, Assessment, and Future Trends

Objectives:
• Synthesise historical lessons into contemporary military doctrine.
• Analyse emerging trends in warfare, including AI and autonomous systems.
• Apply critical thinking to case studies of recent conflicts.
• Prepare a personal action plan for ongoing professional development.

Topics:
• Case study: Ukraine conflict – lessons for modern warfare
• Artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons
• Space warfare and anti-satellite capabilities
• Ethical and legal frameworks for future conflict
• Summary and integration of course themes
• Final assessment and certification

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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