Courses

All courses are held at
The Forum.
1892 Preston White Drive,
Reston, Virginia 20191.
Map and Directions are here.
For information, call 703-390-9903.

Basic Courses

What is analysis? Why are frameworks important? How can I overcome mindsets and avoid surprise by using Indicators, Key Assumptions Checks, Devil's Advocacy, and ACH?

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Learn how to use critical thinking skills in your work by framing your line of argument, developing hypotheses, visualizing data, and writing your final product with clarity and persuasiveness.

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Advanced Courses

Explore the current thinking on strategic counterterrorism issues and research and practice applying analytical tools to topics such as radicalization.

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Learn new approaches to Data Visualization and Risk Analysis and practice new techniques like Quadrant Crunching, The Pre-Mortem Assessment, and Collaborative ACH.

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Apply critical thinking skills as you work your way through all phases of a major project or research paper. Preference is given to teams of analysts beginning a project.

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This workshop presents basic concepts of effective writing, whereby the instructors provide personalized feedback to the students on writing assignments.

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Hone your skills by writing six intelligence products; receive personal, individualized feedback from instructors who are accomplished writers and editors in the profession.

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Review what makes for an effective presentation, prepare several briefings, practice delivering them, and review your presentations on videotape.

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