Topic outline

  • Next-Generation Defense Technologies: An Engineering Perspective

    Credits: 8 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides a comprehensive examination of next-generation defense technologies from an engineering perspective. It explores emerging innovations that are reshaping modern defense systems, including advanced materials, autonomous systems, directed-energy weapons, hypersonics, artificial intelligence, and space-based defense capabilities. 

    The course addresses both the technical principles and the engineering challenges that underpin these technologies, highlighting their potential applications in
    land, air, sea, and space domains. By combining theory with real-world examples, the course equips engineers with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and anticipate the future of defense engineering.

    Topics:

    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
    • Understand the engineering principles behind emerging defense technologies.
    • Evaluate the performance characteristics and limitations of advanced defense systems.
    • Analyze the integration of AI, robotics, and autonomous systems into modern warfare.
    • Assess the potential of directed-energy and hypersonic technologies.
    • Examine the role of space and cyber domains in next-generation defense.
    • Identify engineering challenges related to reliability, scalability, and ethical considerations in defense innovation.

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

    Important – Payment is required prior to printing of your certificate of completion.

    We operate on a trust-based model. You are welcome to complete Steps 1 through 3 to fully review the course material at your leisure. 

    When you are ready to download and print your Certificate of Completion, we ask that payment has been completed for either the Unlimited Plan or individual PDH credit(s). Clicking the download button below serves as your digital confirmation that payment has been made.

    For a quick overview of our site's policies, please click here: (FAQs)

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for aerospace, defense, civil, mechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a general knowledge of next-generational defense technologies.
    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

    • Topic 1