Course overview.
Important framing: this course is explicitly defensive and analytical. We cover the principles, techniques and recognition patterns of PSYOPS so that commercial leaders can identify when they're being deployed against an organisation, against a market, or against the public discourse that affects their sector — and respond appropriately. Practitioner-led with case studies from publicly-documented commercial and political incidents.
Who it's for.
Senior leaders, corporate intelligence analysts, communications and corporate-affairs directors, brand-protection specialists, risk and security executives. Particularly useful for organisations in sectors that have already been targets of major influence campaigns — energy, finance, healthcare, public-facing infrastructure, contested industries.
What you'll learn.
The PSYOPS framework
The classic PSYOPS principles drawn from US Army FM 33-1 and NATO doctrine, adapted for the commercial context. The TPA (Target Audience, Plan, Action) cycle, the seven persuasion appeals, and the analytical framework for recognising structured psychological operations vs incidental noise.
Modern techniques and the digital environment
How PSYOPS techniques have evolved with the digital information environment — narrative laundering, coordinated inauthentic behaviour, algorithmic exploitation, the use of legitimate media as unwitting amplifiers. Documented case studies from publicly-acknowledged commercial and political incidents.
Defensive posture for commercial organisations
What recognition looks like in practice, the monitoring and analytical capability commercial organisations should have, the response options (and what makes them worse vs better), and the executive-leadership posture that turns PSYOPS awareness from one-off training into permanent organisational capability.
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This course is fully fundable through ReACT+.
If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme can fund up to £1,500 toward this course — plus childcare, travel and accommodation expenses. We'll handle the application.
Benefits of Attending This Course
Develop a deeper understanding of psychological operations, influence strategies and information environments affecting modern organisations. Learn how to recognise manipulation techniques, strengthen strategic awareness and make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Ascent Training Wales · Bridgend.
Our conference room is purpose-built for effective training — bright, modern, and fully equipped for workshops, seminars and accredited sessions.
Llynfi Enterprise CentreHeol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0BQ
Understand Psychological Operations in a Business Context
Understand Influence and Information Operations
Learn how psychological operations, influence techniques and information strategies can shape perceptions, behaviours and decision-making.
Recognise Manipulation and Influence Tactics
Develop awareness of persuasive messaging, narrative shaping and behavioural influence methods that may affect organisations and stakeholders.
Strengthen Strategic Awareness
Gain practical insights to assess information environments, improve organisational resilience and support more informed business decisions.
Common questions.
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Our Bridgend venue is purpose-built for working learning — bright, modern, configurable for cohorts of four to twelve, with quality AV throughout and free parking right outside.
Llynfi Enterprise Centre · Bridgend · More about our venue →
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