IS-A01 — Foundations of Intelligence Analysis

Course Code: IS-A01  |  Status: IN DEVELOPMENT (Group A — Launch Priority)  |  Level: Foundation/Methods  |  Format: Self-paced, knowledge-first

Overview

Introduces analytic reasoning: framing questions, evaluating evidence, forming judgments, and communicating confidence.

Target Learners

Students, lecturers, researchers, policy analysts, government and security-sector professionals, journalists, and professionals entering intelligence studies.

Prerequisites

None for foundation courses. See course page for level-specific prerequisites.

Module Structure (proposed)

• Module 0 — Start Here: orientation and responsible use
• Modules 1–5 — core knowledge, methods, and applied analysis
• Final module — applied project and assessment

Assessment

Knowledge checks, module quizzes, an applied analytical exercise, and a final applied project. Certificate of Completion on meeting all requirements.

Instructor

INSTRUCTOR PENDING OWNER CONFIRMATION. Course materials were developed with AI assistance and are subject to human academic review.

Ethical and Legal Statement

This course teaches lawful, ethical, open methods only. See the School Ethics and Legal Boundaries policy.

Enrollment

Price: Owner Approval Required. Enrollment opens after substantive content is complete and tested.