Courses

Courses are held at the Global Exchange

1890 Preston White Drive,
Reston, Virginia 20191
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For information, call 703-390-9947 or 571-485-4431.

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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This workshop introduces the principles of structured analytic techniques and the basic concepts in professional analytic writing through numerous hands-on exercises and writing assignments.

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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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Learn new approaches to Data Visualization and Risk Analysis and practice new techniques like Quadrant Crunching, The Pre-Mortem Assessment, and Te@m 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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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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Maximizing the Analytic Review Process

Designed for reviewers of written analytic products, this course provides practical experience and exercises to give the participant a personal reviewing strategy that can be applied immediately to their daily work.

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

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