Certified Defense Industrial Base Wargaming Professional (CDIBWP) Certification Program by Tonex
The Certified Defense Industrial Base Wargaming Professional (CDIBWP) Certification Program by Tonex prepares professionals to design, facilitate, assess, and apply wargaming activities focused on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The program examines industrial capacity, supply chain dependencies, production constraints, strategic competition, acquisition priorities, critical infrastructure, workforce readiness, and operational resilience. Participants learn how structured wargaming can reveal vulnerabilities, test strategic assumptions, evaluate decision options, and support risk-informed planning across government and defense industry environments.
The program uses a practical training approach that includes exercises, real-world case studies, and examples of processes and documentation used in Defense Industrial Base wargaming projects. Participants develop skills for scenario development, stakeholder analysis, decision framing, data collection, assessment, and reporting.
Cybersecurity is increasingly important to Defense Industrial Base resilience because adversaries may target suppliers, digital infrastructure, intellectual property, and production systems. Effective cybersecurity planning strengthens continuity, protects sensitive information, reduces supply chain exposure, and improves the credibility of industrial resilience assessments conducted through wargaming.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to
- Explain the purpose, structure, and applications of Defense Industrial Base wargaming.
- Assess industrial capacity, production constraints, supplier dependencies, and strategic vulnerabilities.
- Develop structured scenarios that support defense industrial planning and decision analysis.
- Evaluate stakeholder decisions, assumptions, risks, and second-order consequences during wargaming activities.
- Analyze supply chain resilience, production continuity, and resource allocation challenges.
- Apply cybersecurity considerations to Defense Industrial Base resilience, continuity, and risk assessment.
- Translate wargaming observations into actionable findings, recommendations, and strategic planning inputs.
Audience
This certification program is designed for
- Defense Acquisition Professionals
- Defense Industrial Base Analysts
- Wargaming Professionals
- Strategic Planners
- Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
- Program and Portfolio Managers
- Industrial Base Policy Professionals
- Operational Research Analysts
- Risk Management Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Defense Contractors and Industry Leaders
- Government and National Security Professionals
Program Modules
Module 1: Defense Industrial Base Wargaming Foundations
- Defense Industrial Base structure and stakeholders
- Purpose and value of industrial wargaming
- Wargaming concepts and analytical objectives
- Strategic assumptions and planning questions
- Participant roles and decision responsibilities
- Wargame governance and facilitation principles
- Documentation requirements and activity records
Module 2: Strategic Competition and Industrial Capacity
- Strategic competition and industrial preparedness
- Defense production capacity assessment
- Manufacturing constraints and production bottlenecks
- Surge requirements and mobilization considerations
- Workforce availability and specialized skills
- Critical materials and resource limitations
- Industrial readiness measurement approaches
Module 3: Scenario Design and Decision Analysis
- Wargaming objective and scope definition
- Scenario development and event sequencing
- Assumption identification and validation
- Decision points and stakeholder choices
- Alternative courses of action evaluation
- Consequence and second-order effect analysis
- Scenario documentation and control materials
Module 4: Supply Chain Resilience and Dependencies
- Critical supplier identification and mapping
- Multi-tier supply chain dependency analysis
- Single-source and geographic concentration risks
- Transportation and logistics disruption considerations
- Supplier continuity and recovery strategies
- Resource prioritization during constrained conditions
- Supply chain resilience assessment documentation
Module 5: Cybersecurity Risk and Operational Continuity
- Defense industrial cybersecurity risk environment
- Supplier cybersecurity dependency considerations
- Digital infrastructure and operational continuity
- Sensitive information and intellectual property protection
- Cyber disruption effects on production capacity
- Cyber incident response coordination considerations
- Cyber resilience integration into wargaming activities
Module 6: Wargame Assessment and Strategic Integration
- Observation collection and evidence management
- Decision outcome and performance assessment
- Vulnerability and resilience finding development
- Lessons identified and priority determination
- Recommendation development and traceability
- Executive reporting and stakeholder communication
- Strategic planning and investment integration
Exam Domains
- Defense Industrial Ecosystem Analysis
- Strategic Readiness and Production Risk
- Decision Environment Development
- Supply Network Vulnerability Assessment
- Digital Resilience and Security Integration
- Findings Evaluation and Executive Application
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on workshops, structured exercises, case studies, and project-based learning facilitated by experts in defense industrial planning, strategic analysis, wargaming, supply chain resilience, and cybersecurity.
Participants will have access to supporting readings, case materials, analytical frameworks, planning templates, and tools for practical exercises. The program incorporates a practical training approach that includes exercises, real-world case studies, and examples of processes and documentation used in Defense Industrial Base wargaming projects. Activities emphasize scenario development, decision analysis, industrial capacity assessment, supply chain risk, cybersecurity considerations, structured observations, and development of actionable recommendations.
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, case-based exercises, structured analytical activities, and a capstone project. Assessments evaluate the participant’s ability to understand Defense Industrial Base challenges, construct appropriate wargaming scenarios, analyze stakeholder decisions, identify industrial and cybersecurity risks, and communicate actionable findings.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements and final assessment, participants will receive the Certified Defense Industrial Base Wargaming Professional (CDIBWP) certification.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-Based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Defense Industrial Base Wargaming Professional (CDIBWP) Certification Program exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Take the Next Step
Strengthen your ability to evaluate industrial resilience, strategic competition, supply chain vulnerabilities, cybersecurity risks, and defense production challenges through structured wargaming. Enroll in the Certified Defense Industrial Base Wargaming Professional (CDIBWP) Certification Program by Tonex and develop practical capabilities for supporting informed decisions across defense, government, and critical industrial environments.