Certificate in Wargaming



The MORS Certificate in Wargaming is a five-day course designed to enhance analyst capability and knowledge in multiple aspects of professional games, including research, design, development, execution, analysis, and reporting. Through a combination of lectures and exercises, participants will learn the theory behind wargames before diving into research design and execution. Building on Peter Perla’s theory of the “Architect, Artist, and Analyst” model for game designers, the course includes material that covers each style of wargame design. The course culminates in a practicum where participants will be divided into teams to develop and execute their own game for an assigned analytical problem.

 

MORS has partnered with Virginia Tech to offer this certificate. Participants will receive a number Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion, in accordance with the number of contact hours determined by Virginia Tech.

 

Objectives


Our expert instructors will guide participants through the key aspects of wargaming and aid them in creating their own game on the final day of the course. Along the way, participants will learn about the following:

  • Defining a wargame
  • A brief history of wargames
  • Building blocks of game design
  • Adjudication
  • Strategic gaming
  • Wargame graphics
  • Game analysis

Speaker and Presenter Information

Mr. Scott Chambers

 

Lt Col James "Pigeon" Fielder, USAF (ret.)

 

Mr. Michael Markowitz

 

Dr. Ed McGrady

 

Mr. Phil Pournelle

 

Mr. Paul Vebber

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Veterans Affairs, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Coast Guard, National Guard Association, Federal Government, Foreign Governments/Agencies


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Event Type
Webcast


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When
Mon-Fri, May 4-8, 2026, 10:00am - 6:00pm ET


Cost

U.S. Federal Government (member):  $2700.00
National Research Partner (member):  $2755.00
National Research Partner (non-member):  $2850.00
U.S. Federal Government (non-member):  $2900.00
Certificate in Wargaming Registration:  $2900.00
Certificate in Wargaming Registration:  $3000.00


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Organizer
Military Operations Research Society


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