IntelliGenesis LLC®

IntelliCademy™ Training

Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis
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IntelliGenesis LLC®

IntelliGenesis safeguards U.S. defense and intelligence networks from evolving threats with innovative, intelligence-driven services, solutions, and training. Comprised predominantly of veterans with extensive frontline cyber and AI experience, the company leverages proprietary solutions like CYBERSPAN® for AI-powered perimeter defense. Through customized training and mission support, alongside a continuous commitment to R&D in adversarial AI and cyber resilience, IntelliGenesis combines deep operational expertise with cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning to proactively counter adversaries and ensure mission success.

Training at a glance

Level

Foundational

Duration

5 Days

Experience

None

Average Salary

Varies

Labs

No

Level

Beginner

Duration

5 Days

Experience

2 years: IT & Security

Average Salary

$85,270

Labs

Yes

Training Details

The Analyst’s Edge: Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis is a five-day, instructor-led online program designed to strengthen analytic rigor and foster deep self-awareness of individual thinking processes. Grounded in ICD 203 and inspired by The Foundation for Critical Thinking, this course does not prescribe “what” or “how” to think. Instead, it emphasizes metacognition, enabling participants to recognize, evaluate, and refine their own cognitive strategies for more objective, unbiased analysis.

Module 1: Day One
• Introduction
• Critical Thinking
• Biases
• Logical Fallacies

Module 2: Day Two
• Questions
• Structured Analysis
• Brainstorming
• Assumptions

Module 3: Day Three
• Problem Restatement
• Deception
• Hypotheses
• Analysis of Competing Hypotheses

Module 4: Day Four
• Indicators
• Challenge Analysis
• Pros Cons Fixes

Module 5: Day Five
• Capstone

Critical Thinking Core Concepts: Biases, mindsets, points of view, and assumptions, along with their direct impact on analysis in various settings.

Intelligence Community Tradecraft: Standards defined in ICD 203 that ensure objectivity and minimize distortion, even under competing agendas or pressures.

Structured Analytic Techniques: Hypothesis generation, divergent and convergent thinking strategies, challenge analysis, foresight analysis, and decision-support practices.

Principles from The Foundation for Critical Thinking: Nine Intellectual Standards (e.g., clarity, relevance, accuracy), Eight Elements of Thought (e.g., purpose, questions, assumptions), and Eight Intellectual Traits (e.g., humility, integrity, fairmindedness).

 

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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From Lean Six Sigma to Project Management Institute Project Management Professional, Agile and SCRUM, we offer the best-in-class strategic planning and project management training available. Work closely with our seasoned multi-decade project managers.
ATA is the leading OffSec and Hack the Box US training provider, and a CompTIA and EC-Council award-winning training partner. We offer the best offensive and defensive cyber training to keep your team ahead of the technology skills curve.
Let us teach your team the high-level traits and micro-level tools & strategies of effective 21st-century leadership. Empower your team to play to each others’ strengths, inspire others and build a culture that values communication, authenticity, and community.
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