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WEEK 1 
Lecture #1: Deceptive Parts - Navigating the Shadowy World of Counterfeit Components

• China and the World Trade Organization
• Definition, types, and forms of counterfeit electronic parts
• High-reliability (hi-rel) electronic components supply chains
• Scope of the problem and impact on mission-critical and life-saving sectors
• Common sources and distribution channels of counterfeit electronic components
• Recognizing characteristics of nonconforming suspect, fraudulent, and counterfeit items

Lecture #2: Securing the Core - Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Risk Assessment

• Understanding the supply chain
• Counterfeit prevention awareness
• Common entry points for counterfeits
• Supply chain infiltration & products at risk
• Impact of counterfeiting on businesses and consumers
• Potential consequences of using counterfeit parts in mission-critical applications

ASSIGNMENT: Week 1 Post-Quiz

WEEK 2 
Lecture #3: Protecting Mission-Critical Systems - Procurement Strategies

• Mastering risk assessment & review
• Mastering technical and legal review
• Building strong quoting & contracting
• Identifying high-risk components and suppliers
• Building a counterfeit-resistant procurement strategy
• Warning signs and red flags in high-reliability counterfeit parts

Lecture #4: Safeguarding Mission-Critical Systems - Detection and Verification

• Implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Traceability and chain-of-custody procedures
• Traceability and record-keeping best practices
• Utilizing anti-counterfeiting technologies and markings
• Examining various test methods for part authentication and performance evaluation
• Utilizing databases and other resources for part verification during procurement and authentication
• Identifying potential indicators of counterfeit parts during procurement and performance evaluation

ASSIGNMENT: Week 2 Post-Quiz

WEEK 3 
Lecture #5: Building Resilience: Proactive Supply Chain Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing best practices for supplier qualification, risk assessment, and chain-of-custody control
• Developing and implementing effective anti-counterfeiting policies
• Training and awareness programs for employees/consumers
• Establishing quality control and inspection procedures
• Using best traceability and record-keeping practices
• Selecting reputable suppliers and distributors
• Vendor audit and verification procedures

Lecture #6: Orchestrating Resilience - Supply Chain Collaboration and Communication 

• Leveraging collaborative industry initiatives
• Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Communication strategies for counterfeit risk mitigation
• Building collaborative relationships with industry suppliers
• Counterfeit parts avoidance programs and industry standards
• Data sharing and information exchange: enabling transparency and visibility
• Staying up to date on emerging threats, trends, and technology-enabled risk mitigation

ASSIGNMENT: Week 3 Post-Quiz

WEEK 4 
Lecture #7: Navigating the Threat - Regulatory Compliance and Legal Frameworks

• Managing supplier risk and performance
• Contractual clauses and due diligence procedures
• Regulations and reporting requirements for counterfeit components.
• Global reaction to nonconforming suspect, fraudulent, and counterfeit material
• Understanding relevant regulations and legal frameworks, including anti-counterfeiting laws and product liability concerns
• Leveraging industry expertise, government initiatives, and international standards to combat counterfeiting

Lecture #8: Safeguarding Integrity: Reporting, Quarantine and Disposal of Counterfeit Parts

• Secure quarantine fundamentals
• Effective reporting for mitigation and action
• Best practices for ongoing monitoring and vigilance
• Continuous improvement and incident response protocols
• Responsible e-waste management and regulatory compliance
• Building a culture of quality and integrity within your organization
• Establish a proactive approach to risk mitigation and implementing effective anti-counterfeiting programs

ASSIGNMENT: Final Exam
You must achieve a final exam score of 70% or higher to earn a certificate of completion. You are allowed two attempts, and the highest grade is recorded.