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Level 1 Intelligence Analyst Certification

Training in Critical Thinking & Descriptive Intelligence Analysis
Rating: 4.4 out of 54.4 (6,774 ratings)
54,772 students
Created by Robert Folker
Last updated 6/2020
English
English [Auto], French [Auto], 
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • Apply critical thinking skills throughout the analytic process
  • Identify and mitigate biases to reveal unstated assumptions
  • Refine and clarify intelligence questions
  • Conduct research to identify existing data and gather new evidence
  • Select and apply appropriate analytic techniques
  • Reevaluate and revalidate previous analytic conclusions.
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Requirements

  • No prior preparation is necessary; however, a strong academic background, understanding of the scientific method, and an open mind will help the student perform well in this course.

Description

The views expressed in this course are the instructor's alone and do not reflect the official position of the U.S. Government, the Intelligence Community, or the Department of Defense.

Although anyone can claim the title of “intelligence analyst,” there are currently few commonly understood, standardized certifications available to confirm analytic skill and proficiency. Some may argue that each analytic assessment should be judged on its content and not on the certification or reputation of the author. However, an analytic product can often read well even though its analytic underpinnings are flawed. Also, it would be beneficial to have some objective measure of an analyst’s skill before selecting him for a task, rather than to discover afterwards that the analyst was unable to meet the task. Having addressed why certifications are needed and assuming certifications would provide a worthwhile benefit, the discussion then turns to how and in what areas should one attain certification. Through an analysis of the concept of analysis, the author proposes that three basic divisions should be created to train and certify one as either a descriptive, explanative, or predictive analyst. This course provides level 1 certification as a descriptive intelligence analyst.


Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for the new intelligence analyst who has little to no prior experience. This course will provide the basic analytic skills necessary to produce basic, logically sound, descriptive intelligence analysis.
  • More experienced intelligence analysts will also find this course provides great "back to basics" refresher training.

Course content

6 sections • 19 lectures • 2h 21m total length

  • Preview05:02
  • Preview02:57

  • Preview02:45
  • Thinking about thinking I; critical thinking
    16:31
  • Critical thinking quiz
    5 questions
  • Thinking about thinking II; logical, probable, and plausible reasoning
    06:42
  • Analytic pitfalls
    14:19
  • Insights into problem solving
    15:34
  • Section review quiz
    5 questions

  • Problem restatement
    06:23
  • Section review quiz
    5 questions

  • Gathering the evidence
    08:42
  • Evaluating the evidence
    08:40
  • Section review quiz
    5 questions

  • Preview03:03
  • Realizing the power of analytics: arming the human mind
    00:01
  • Sorting, chronologies, and timelines
    05:43
  • The matrix
    06:25
  • Decision/event trees
    07:57
  • Preview03:23
  • Analysis of competing hypotheses (ACH)
    16:27

  • Argument evaluation and reevaluation
    10:30
  • Final certification exam
    25 questions
  • Bonus Lecture
    00:48

Instructor

Robert Folker
Intelligence Officer
Robert Folker
  • 4.4 Instructor Rating
  • 9,032 Reviews
  • 56,175 Students
  • 3 Courses

I have a 32 year combat proven track record of tactical, operational, and strategic expertise in intelligence analysis and operations; communications and information technology; and special operations. I'm a graduate of and former instructor at the USAF Weapons School. I earned a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) from the National Intelligence University and am a published author on intelligence analysis.

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