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Land intelligence jobs for government agencies like the CIA and FBI or with global corporations.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Applied Intelligence online graduate certificate is designed to improve your analytical and communication skills while providing a foundation for understanding the practice and theory of applied intelligence. The 12 graduate credits awarded in this program may be used to partially satisfy degree requirements for the Master of Science in Applied Intelligence in the Ridge Department of Intelligence Studies.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is the originator and leader of intelligence education at the university level, and we have been preparing intelligence analysts for successful careers in the field for more than 30 years. Our online certificate can help you qualify for intelligence-related roles by developing advanced skills in research, writing, and communication. You may also choose one elective to tailor the certificate to your professional interests/specific field of interest, such as law enforcement, counterterrorism, business analysis, social media, or competitive intelligence.

Program Overview

Options: Graduate certificate, master’s completion
Location(s): Online
Credits: 12
Duration: Minimum 9 months
Cost: $1,094 per credit; $13,600 total
Deadline: Rolling admissions
Start term(s): Fall or spring semester

Gain a Competitive Edge

Through the graduate certificate in Applied Intelligence, you will gain a competitive advantage by learning to apply critical thinking skills to real-world issues. You will also develop other sought-after skills that enable you to:

• Analyze data using various methods and techniquesÌý
• Present analysis in multiple formats, including oral, written, and visual
• Plan collection management and open-source research techniques
• Effectively and efficiently manage intelligence processes

Course Requirements

Perfect for those looking to earn a quick credential or ease into graduate school, this certificate is available 100% online and can be completed in as little as nine months. Your credits can then be applied to the master’s degree should you choose to continue your education.Ìý

• INTL 510: Intelligence Theories and Applications
• INTL 580: Intelligence Communications
• INTL 520: Advanced Analytical Techniques
• Intelligence Elective Course

Career Paths

Use your graduate certificate in Applied Intelligence from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ across a variety of businesses, industries, and organizations. Just a few of the intelligence jobs you could pursue include special agent, market research analyst, cybersecurity analyst, management consultant, and intelligence officer. A small sample of alumni job titles include:Ìý

Graduates of the program are employed with a diverse set of federal agencies, global corporations, and international NGOs—including all 17 federal intelligence agencies and dozens of Fortune 500 companies. A small sample includes: