Structured paths designed to take you from curious beginner to confident analyst — at your own pace.
Because you can't build a house of cards without knowing what cards are
Master the fundamental concepts of the intelligence cycle, from planning to dissemination.
Think big picture, or get lost in the pixels
Learn to analyze long-term trends and provide big-picture insights to decision-makers.
Professional stalking with a badge and better coffee
Harness publicly available information to generate actionable intelligence.
Making your brilliant insights sound... well, brilliant
Craft clear, actionable intelligence reports that inform and influence.
Separating real dangers from your neighbor's loud music
Evaluate and prioritize potential threats to protect people and assets.
Making connections visible, one link at a time
Learn to use IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook for link analysis and data visualization
When you need answers yesterday, not next quarter
Focus on immediate operational needs and short-term threats.
The sweet spot between 'what if' and 'what now'
Bridge strategic planning with tactical execution on the ground.
Connect the dots before they become a crime spree
Identify patterns and links between criminal activities to catch repeat offenders.
Finding trouble before trouble finds you
Identify geographic patterns in criminal activity to optimize resource allocation.
It's not what you know, it's who you know... and who they know
Map relationships and connections between entities to understand complex organizations.
Getting to know someone without the awkward small talk
Develop detailed profiles of persons of interest for operational planning.
Predicting the future, one data point at a time
Analyze temporal patterns and emerging crime trends over time.
Because gut feelings don't hold up in court
Master structured analytical methods to eliminate bias and improve objectivity.
Making spreadsheets sexy since... well, never, but useful
Leverage Excel for intelligence analysis, data cleaning, and visualization.
Measure twice, collect once, analyze forever
Develop systematic approaches to information gathering for intelligence requirements.
Because even spies need good software
Master the digital tools of modern intelligence for better analysis and reporting.
Trust, but verify... then verify again
Assess the reliability and credibility of information sources and their reporting.
CSI: Cyber Edition (with less dramatic music)
Investigate digital evidence and cyber threats for actionable intelligence.
Google Earth for grown-ups with security clearances
Analyze geographic information and imagery for intelligence insights.
Doing the right thing, even when no one's watching (they are)
Navigate the ethical and legal aspects of intelligence work and information gathering.
Your brain is lying to you, and here's how to catch it
Recognize and mitigate cognitive biases that affect objective analysis.
Follow the money, because it never lies (unlike people)
Analyze financial data to identify money laundering, funding, and economic crimes.
Making complex things simple without making them wrong
Effectively communicate complex intelligence findings to diverse audiences.
