Analyst Training
Face-To-Face or Live Virtual Training
Introduction to Our Analyst Training Course
Our Analyst Training Course is designed for professionals who need to interpret information, identify patterns, and produce clear analytical products that support informed decision-making.
This practical course builds core analytical skills from the ground up. It is suitable for beginners as well as staff seeking to strengthen their existing approach or apply more structured techniques to their work.
Delegates gain a full toolkit for turning raw information into insight, aligned with recognised analytical good practice, the National Intelligence Model (NIM), and the Intelligence Cycle. By the end of the course, participants will be able to plan and conduct analysis confidently and present findings in a clear, actionable manner.
Course Contents
- Understanding the role and purpose of an analyst
- The National Intelligence Model (NIM) and the Intelligence Cycle
- Information sources and stakeholder mapping
- Developing Terms of Reference and Collection Plans
- Evaluating information using the 3x5x2 method
- Creative, lateral, and critical thinking techniques
- Bias awareness and structured thinking tools
- Developing inferences from complex data
- Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) and Key Assumptions Check
- Producing strategic and tactical assessments
- Developing subject and problem profiles
- Report writing, briefing, and presentation skills
Course Overview
Delegates learn how to systematically collect, evaluate, and analyse information while applying structured methodologies to reduce bias and increase the reliability of intelligence.
The course combines theory with practical exercises, allowing participants to apply their learning in real-world scenarios and produce professional-grade analytical products.