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Feasible Problem-Driven Research

In this course, students identify a research site and utilize problems occurring there in order to identify feasible topic areas for their field research study. Students apply the concept of problem-driven research as the basis for selecting a feasible and non-trivial research topic or problem assessment.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
4 - Expert
Course Prerequisites

Master's, 5 years Relevant Work Experience

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Functional Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Federal Employee
Academia
Contractor
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student should know or be able to:

  1. To understand what constitutes an acceptable research site.
  2. To select an accessible site at which to conduct research.
  3. To determine the nature and degree of access to the potential subjects to be studied.
  4. To understand the constraints and limitations of the identified research site.
  5. To understand the role of a mentor advocate at the research site.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Technology R&D

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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