1. Intelligence Fundamentals
Welcome to the world of intelligence! This course serves as the cornerstone, introducing you to the core concepts and processes, the “Intelligence Fundamentals”, that will guide your journey through the intelligence field. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll encounter: Demystifying Intelligence: The Intelligence Landscape: Intelligence Consumers: The Intelligence Cycle: Course Outline: Expected Learning Outcomes: By […]
3. Intelligence Collection Fundamentals
Now that you grasp the core principles of intelligence, let’s delve into the nitty-gritty: Intelligence Collection. This course explores how intelligence agencies gather the raw materials that fuel the intelligence cycle – information and data. From Needs to Action: The Collection Disciplines (INTs): This section serves as a comprehensive introduction to the various INTs, each […]
2. Intelligence Direction Fundamentals
This course delves into the critical first stage of the intelligence cycle: Intelligence Direction, when the intelligence customer sends their requirements, or questions they want answered by you and your colleagues. Here’s what you can expect to learn: Course Outline: Expected Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, you should be able to: Overall, […]
4. Intelligence Processing Fundamentals
Having grasped how intelligence is collected, let’s shift gears to Intelligence Processing. This crucial stage bridges the gap between raw data and actionable intelligence. Imagine a farmer sifting through a harvest – processing separates the valuable wheat from the chaff of irrelevant information. From Chaos to Clarity: Technology and the Processing Revolution: Processing for the […]
5. Intelligence Analysis Fundamentals
Now that information has been collected and processed. It’s time to use it to answer the intelligence customer’s requirements and the critical thinking stage: Intelligence Analysis. This course focuses on the basics of intelligence analysis and serves as an introduction to upcoming courses on analysis. From Data to Answers: Thinking Like an Analyst: Crafting Compelling […]
Intelligence Cycle Fundamentals
Welcome to the Intelligence Cycle Fundamentals Program. This accredited program equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to navigate the world of intelligence. Through a series of interconnected courses, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire intelligence cycle, from identifying customer needs to disseminating actionable intelligence. Program and Course Description The […]