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Earn Your Online Certificate in Intelligence Analysis

Students completing the certificate will be able to describe the historical evolution of the U.S. national intelligence estimates (NIEs) from World War II to today.

Moreover, the student will be able to apply advanced qualitative analytic procedures followed by some basic modeling and predictive analysis procedures. They will also be able to utilize critical thinking and analysis skills, to include: Analysis of Competing Hypothesis (ACH), matrix analysis, decision/event trees, weighted rankings, and utility analysis, all meant to overcome cultural and psychological biases that can impact the objectivity of intelligence analysis and decision-making.

Program Objectives

  • Conduct basic research and provide professional analyses on issues critical to intelligence consumers.
  • Identify the basic cognitive science principles that underlie human information processing and problem solving such as intelligence analysis.
  • Complete intermediate-level analyses in selected areas critical to intelligence consumers.

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Our online classes feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

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Programs start every month with mostly 8-week class formats, so you can begin on your schedule.

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Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Finish faster and save. Certificate students can typically transfer up to 9 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

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Our advisors are available seven days a week, and we have a peer mentoring program to provide support when you need it most.

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Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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Our undergraduate classes average 20 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

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