“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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Become the Person in the Room Who Sees Risk Before Everyone Else

Make high-stakes decisions with clarity, speed, and precision—using the same methodology trusted by intelligence professionals.

The CARVER Decision Advantage System™

Stop Guessing. Start Calculating Your Next Move.

Within THREE unique and engaging online programs, learn the same decision-making methodology used by CIA officers, military planners, and Fortune 500 security teams—so you can identify risk faster, prioritize what matters, and act with precision under pressure. New cohort starting SOON. Limited exam seating.

This system combines training used by intelligence agencies, military planners, and Fortune 500 teams—traditionally costing $10,000+ in live environments.

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If you're new to CARVER, this is your entry point. No prior experience necessary.

This complete online system takes you from foundational awareness → intelligence-level thinking → real-world application—so you can make faster, smarter, and more defensible decisions.

Battle-tested in over 40 countries with thousands of students from senior leadership positions within the military, intelligence, and business communities.

CARVER is the standard for decision-making under pressure. Courses certified in partnership through the University of South Florida's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education. NOTE - Enrollment for the current certification cycle is open for a limited time.

Inside the Online Certification Bundle:

CARVER Essentials (90 minutes)
CARVER Mindset (2 hours)
CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment (10 hours)
Certification Exams (25 + 50 questions)

What you will walk away with:

Think like an intelligence professional
Analyze risk and opportunity with precision
Gain a repeatable system for pressure situations
Make faster, high-confident decisions
Earn your certifications:
- Certified CARVER Mindset Analyst (CCMA)
- Certified CARVER Assessment Professional (CCAP)

Includes continuing education units recognized by ASIS-International and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.

From Uncertainty to Decision Superiority—In Days, Not Years

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Government Customers Trained

Fortune 500 / Multi-National Companies Trained

In Strategic Partnership with the University of South Florida Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education

USF certification includes a verifiable digital badge of completion. This isn’t just training. It’s a credential you can put on your resume, LinkedIn, and professional profile, along with a physical certificate, which are verified by a Top 50 American university.

Become the Person Who Sees What Others Miss

Master intelligence-driven, defensible, 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.

Choose from FIVE Impactful Courses

The CARVER Training Institute offers the following unique courses both live and online. Enrollment for the current certification cycle is now open:

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)

REST ASSURED - WE OFFER A 14-DAY RISK FREE ENROLLMENT. NO RISK. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

Earn up to FOUR 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) MOST POPULAR
Certified CARVER Master Practitioner (CMP)
Certified CARVER Stratagem Executive (CCSE)

Become the person in the room who sees risk before everyone else. Immediate access upon registration.

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For over two decades, our team has taught the CARVER Methodology around the world.

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The CARVER Training Institute is the security industry's leader in the CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology.

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Register Now for "CARVER USF LIVE 3-Day Program" June 23-25, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida

Earn you Certified CARVER Assessment Professional (CCAP) designation in Sarasota, Florida at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus. Enjoy 3 days of intense CARVER training in the home of America's #1 beach on the beautiful, waterfront, USF campus. NOTE - SPACE IS LIMITED.

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"Most professionals rely on outdated frameworks like SWOT—reacting after problems emerge. CARVER trains you to identify critical risks before they become failures.”

- Luke Bencie, Founder of Modern CARVER

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The Course that Will Redefine Your Leadership Style

Architecting Decision Superiority™

Make high-stakes decisions with clarity, speed, and precision—using the same methodology trusted by intelligence professionals.

The CARVER Decision Advantage System™

Stop Guessing. Start Calculating Your Next Move.

This system combines training used by intelligence agencies, military planners, and Fortune 500 teams—traditionally costing $10,000+ in live environments.

GET COMPLETE ONLINE TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - NOW ONLY $2,997!

START HERE: GET CARVER CERTIFIED

If you're new to CARVER, this is your entry point. No prior experience necessary.

This complete online system takes you from foundational awareness → intelligence-level thinking → real-world application—so you can make faster, smarter, and more defensible decisions.

Battle-tested in over 40 countries with thousands of students from senior leadership positions within the military, intelligence, and business communities.

CARVER is the standard for decision-making under pressure. Courses certified in partnership through the University of South Florida's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education. NOTE - Enrollment for the current certification cycle is open for a limited time.

Inside the Online Certification Bundle:

CARVER Essentials (90 minutes)

CARVER Mindset (2 hours)

CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment (10 hours)

Certification Exams (25 + 50 questions)

What you will walk away with:

Think like an intelligence professional

Analyze risk and opportunity with precision

Gain a repeatable system for pressure situations

Make faster, high-confident decisions

Earn your certifications:

Certified CARVER Mindset Analyst (CCMA)

Certified CARVER Assessment Professional (CCAP)

Includes continuing education units recognized by ASIS-International and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.

From Uncertainty to Decision Superiority—In Days, Not Years

Government Customers Trained

Fortune 500 / Multi-National Companies Trained

In Strategic Partnership with the University of South Florida Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education

Become the Person Who Sees What Others Miss

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

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.

Choose from FIVE Impactful Courses

The CARVER Training Institute offers the following unique courses both live and online. Enrollment for the current certification cycle is now open:

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)

REST ASSURED - WE OFFER A 14-DAY RISK FREE ENROLLMENT. NO RISK. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

Earn up to FOUR 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) MOST POPULAR

Certified CARVER Master Practitioner (CMP)

Certified CARVER Stratagem Executive (CCSE)

Become the person in the room who sees risk before everyone else. Immediate access upon registration.

The CARVER Training Institute Remembers

Leo "The Godfather of CARVER" Labaj

Join Thousands of Students

For over two decades, our team has taught the CARVER Methodology around the world.

4500+

INDIVIDUALS TRAINED

40

COUNTRIES

28

FORTUNE 500s

Are You Ready to Learn the Targeting/Assessment Methodology Utilized by the CIA and Special Operations Community?

Register Now for "CARVER USF LIVE 3-Day Program" June 23-25, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida

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00

Explore the intersection of psychological misdirection, military deception, and covert intelligence operations through the lens of the CIA’s CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology.

Sign up Free CARVER Ops Report

You can continue relying on instinct…Or you can start using a system designed for high-stakes decision-making.

"Most professionals rely on outdated frameworks like SWOT—reacting after problems emerge. CARVER trains you to identify critical risks before they become failures.”

- Luke Bencie, Founder of Modern CARVER

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Certification Courses

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