Intelligence Analysis Techniques

Skillful’s Intelligence Analysis Techniques training workshops develop intelligence practitioners who return to the workplace with the ability to deliver analytical capability.

We ensure learners understand:

what "intelligence" is;

how to identify information needs, plan collection and manage collation;

the techniques necessary to develop sound intelligence products; and

how to provide decision makers with ‘insight for action’.

For nearly 30 years Skillful staff have provided Intelligence Analysis Techniques (IAT) training courses internationally. We ensure analysts understand the methodologies, processes, thinking skills and analytical techniques needed to ensure effective analysis occurs and that results are communicated clearly and concisely.

Why run an IAT?

Producing robust intelligence products is reliant on more than using technology and computerised tools.
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Unless the analyst understands the underlying principles and methodologies required to develop robust and actionable intelligence products, various technologies (such as databases and i2 Analyst’s Notebook) become pointless tools.
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Without that foundational understanding the technology is of little true value or, worse still, will be used incorrectly or ineffectively.

Who should attend?

Our IAT workshop is ideal for both intelligence and investigative staff who are engaged at all levels within the intelligence process, including:

collators and support staff, helping them put their roles into context so that the intelligence process is fully supported and enabled;

intelligence analysts who are required to analyse data and produce intelligence products;

managers who want to understand and support the intelligence process and the capabilities of their analytical staff.

What is covered?

The key principles and methodologies covered in our IAT workshops include the following, all of which are vital for producing actionable intelligence:

defining intelligence and how it differs from evidence

exploring the processes used to develop intelligence

establishing analytical frameworks specific to the issue

planning information collection

evaluation and collation techniques and tools

analytical charting techniques

recognition of commonality, corroboration or conflict

lateral thinking and the application of inductive logic

developing robust inferences from incomplete, complex or conflicting data

presentation and communication of intelligence products.

While we have a range of training scenarios available, Skillful prides itself on ensuring that our workshop content is directly relevant to your organisation’s issues and goals, so we prefer to customise workshop content to make sure this occurs.
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The IAT workshop provides immediate analytical capability, delivering the insight needed to drive success.

Training

Our training gives your staff the knowledge of principles and methodologies which underpin the development of robust and actionable intelligence products to support decision making.

Consultancy

Our consulting services help you develop the structures, systems and processes which underpin an effective and successful intelligence capability, including the selection and use of software to support intelligence functions.

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