“The CARVER Methodology is one of the most effective tools that a security professional can use.” - General James L. Jones, Former US National Security Advisor

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Master the intelligence-driven system used to assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and make better decisions—faster.

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Master intelligence-driven decision making and earn professional credentials used by security, military, and business leaders.

Developed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and utilized by the US Special Forces, the CARVER methodology was designed to break down complex problems into clear, actionable components—allowing you to identify what matters most, where the real risks exist, and how to act with precision. Whether you’re evaluating a business decision, a security vulnerability, or a strategic move, CARVER gives you a repeatable system you can rely on under pressure.

Unlike traditional courses that leave you with ideas, this program is built to deliver real-world capability and recognized certification.

This proven, intelligence-driven framework, is how professionals move from reacting to problems… to anticipating and controlling them.

5 Impactful Courses

The CARVER Training Institute offers the following unique courses both live and online:

CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Course (live/online)
CARVER Leadership Course (live only)
CARVER Stratagem Course (live only)
CARVER Mindset Course (online)
CARVER Essentials (online)

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4 Enriching Certifications

Earn your certification from the University of South Florida, as we as other accreditations, to become a:

Certified CARVER Mindset Analyst (CCMA)
Certified CARVER Assessment Professional (CCAP)
Certified CARVER Master Practitioner (CMP)
Certified CARVER Stratagem Executive (CCSE)

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How to Make Better Strategic Decisions Using CARVER

Start here for a brief overview of how the CIA's CARVER Methodology can help you better assess threats and vulnerabilities, enhance your situational awareness, and make better strategic decisions.

The CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology is a time-tested vulnerability assessment methodology that balances efficiency with reliability.

It is a unique analytical tool because it facilitates both a qualitative and a quantitative assessment of an asset’s vulnerabilities. Most assessment tools are limited to qualitative assessments. A quantitative assessment assists in highlighting vulnerabilities, prioritizing assets and remedial efforts.

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The world is becoming a more dangerous place... let's begin your journey to become a more strategic decision-maker.

At the CARVER Training Institute, we believe that hope is an expensive commodity; it makes better sense to be prepared. That's why, for more than two decades, we have developed and refined our CARVER Methodology courses. CARVER not only helps you identify threats before they become a problem, but it also assists in identifying vulnerabilities in people, places, and things so you can exploit those weaknesses for your own strategic advantage.

Comprehensive Executive Programs

The University of South Florida Security Training Collaborative (USF-STC) and the CARVER Training Institute offers senior security, defense, law enforcement, and intelligence practitioners five different programs that advance analytical, strategic, leadership, and critical decision-making skills. Our practical delivery programs are for professionals who are seeking a disruptive way of thinking, based upon a time-tested, qualitative and quantitative process.

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Discover your unique leadership edge with the CARVER Leadership Personality Quiz. In just ten quick questions, you’ll unlock insights into your natural leadership traits, how you approach decision-making under pressure, and what sets you apart as a leader. Your personalized results are delivered instantly, along with a look at which leadership style you share with other successful professionals around the world. Take the quiz today and see what your CARVER profile reveals about the way you lead, influence, and inspire.

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