Recent graduates of the Air Force Institute of Technology's Department of Cyberspace Studies Cyberspace 200 course [AF contributed photo].

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Department of Cyberspace Studies continues a more than decade-long tradition of excellence in joint cyberspace education with its latest three-year recertification from the Joint Staff J7 for both the United States Air Force’s Joint Intermediate Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace 200 and Joint Advance Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace 300 courses. These courses have continuously maintained their joint certified status since 2011 and remain AFIT’s only Joint Staff certified offerings.

Cyberspace 200 and Cyberspace 300 serve as the official U.S. Air Force professional continuing education pathways for 17X Cyberspace Warfare Operations officers, required for upgrading their career field badge proficiency. Although these courses are targeted primarily towards Air Force 17X officers, their joint certification creates valuable opportunities for cyber professionals across all military branches.

“The ongoing joint staff certification of Cyberspace 200 and 300 underscores our commitment to producing cyberspace professionals prepared to integrate with joint operations. 

Doing the hard work to maintain our certifications highlights our commitment to delivering education aligned with national defense and DoD cyberspace strategies. It also affirms AFIT’s interest in interoperability and strategic thinking across all services," said Lt. Col. Jason Fields, director, AFIT Department of Cyberspace Studies. 

A team of students from the Air Force Institute of Technology's Department of Cyberspace Studies recent Cyberspace 200 course present their final capstone results to the former Air University Detachment 1 Commander and AFIT Deputy Director, Col. Christopher Rondeau [AF contributed photo].

Cyberspace 200 is designed for cyberspace Captains with emphasis on developing operational-level planning and integration skills which enable students to effectively incorporate warfighter communications and cyberspace operations into broader military objectives. Cyberspace 300 is designed for cyberspace field grade officers and further expands officers’ strategic mindset, underlining application of advanced doctrinal planning principles across full-spectrum cyberspace operations within joint environments.

Both courses award graduates two Joint Qualified Officer points, enhancing their professional growth and joint career development. While Air Force 17X officers must complete these courses to upgrade their career field badge, the Department of Cyberspace Studies welcomes eligible personnel from all military branches. Multi-service enrollment enhances the classroom experience by incorporating joint cyberspace perspectives, creating a rich learning environment for students to exchange experiences, while also aligning curriculum and discussions closely with national and Department of Defense strategic doctrines and priorities.

These transformative courses are delivered exclusively in-residence at AFIT’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base campus, fostering valuable face-to-face interactions, networking, and collaborative learning opportunities between cyberspace professionals from across the armed forces.

Eligible service members interested in attending Cyberspace 200 or Cyberspace 300 are encouraged to learn more about the courses and the enrollment process by visiting https://www.afit.edu/EX/CYBER.

The School of Strategic Force Studies develops Airmen, joint service members, & international partners to deter and if necessary, prevail in current & future conflicts by providing relevant & responsive nuclear & cyberspace PCE and cyberspace upgrade training. For more information, please contact Mr. George Farfour george.farfour.1@us.af.mil or visit www.afit.edu/EX .

The Air Force Institute of Technology, AFIT is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.  AFIT’s mission is to educate defense professionals to innovatively accomplish the deterrence and warfighting missions of the USAF and USSF.  AFIT’s vision is to lead defense-focused education, research and consultation to accelerate military superiority across all domains and is accomplished through operationally relevant advanced academic education, research, and professional continuing education.  For more information, please visit the AFIT webpage https://www.afit.edu/ .