Intelligence
How intelligence is collected, analyzed, and used, and how to be a better consumer and producer of it. Courses cover the discipline, its tradecraft, and its role in decision-making.
Analytic Writing
Covers the principles of clear, concise analytic writing, including bottom-line-up-front structure and expressing confidence and probability. Learners practice writing assessments for decision-makers.
Critical Thinking
Covers structured analytic techniques and the cognitive biases that affect judgment. Learners apply methods such as analysis of competing hypotheses to improve their reasoning.
Denial and Deception Awareness
Covers how adversaries use denial and deception to mislead intelligence collection and analysis. Learners examine historical cases and methods for detecting deception.
Introduction to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Introduces the collection and analysis of publicly available information, including sources, tools, and verification methods. Learners also cover operational security and the legal and ethical considerations of OSINT work.