The Certified IC Intelligence Analyst – Structured Analytic Techniques (FL-CERT-IC-002) is a professional credential in the FedLearn intelligence certification track. It develops applied capability in the structured analytic techniques used to produce rigorous, bias-resistant intelligence analysis.

Across eight courses, learners will build end-to-end command of analytic technique—from critical and creative thinking, through diagnostic structured analytic techniques and to the disciplined evaluation and marshaling of evidence—preparing intelligence professionals to reason systematically and defend their analytic judgments.

Target Audiences

• Intelligence Community civilian workforce and military personnel performing intelligence analysis.
• Government contractors supporting Intelligence Community analytic missions.
• Intelligence analysts, team leads and reviewers across the Intelligence Community
• Cleared candidates seeking to demonstrate structured analytic technique skills.
• Individuals pursuing other FedLearn intelligence professional certifications.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply critical and creative thinking to frame and challenge intelligence problems
• Select and apply appropriate structured analytic techniques to analytic tasks
• Use diagnostic techniques to test hypotheses and surface assumptions and indicators
• Evaluate the credibility, relevance and weight of evidence used in intelligence analysis
• Marshal evidence systematically to build and defend rigorous analytic judgments

Required Courses

• ICAT101 – Critical Thinking for Intelligence Analysis
• ICAT102 – Creative Thinking for Intelligence Analysis
• ICAT103 – Structured Analytic Techniques: An Introduction
• ICAT114 – Structured Analytic Techniques: Basic Diagnostic Techniques
• ICAT115 – Structured Analytic Techniques: Diagnostic Techniques I
• ICAT116 – Structured Analytic Techniques: Diagnostic Techniques II
• ICAT118 – Evaluating Evidence for Intelligence Analysis
• ICAT120 – Marshaling Evidence for Intelligence Analysis

Prerequisites

None

Certification Certificate

A certificate of completion, digital badge and certificant communications toolkit can be downloaded after successfully finishing all assigned courses, scoring 80 percent or higher on the graded assessments and maintaining consistent performance across all required courses (a score of 61 or higher) as determined by the FedLearn Mission Readiness Knowledge Index (please refer to the FedLearn certification FAQs to learn more).

Certification Format

Self-paced online courses and graded assessments

Certification Pricing

Individual FedLearn certifications cost $199, which includes all courses required for the individual certification program and access to them for one full year.

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Continuing Professional Education Credits

Learners can accrue continuing professional education credits for each of the courses required for this certification or a total of 10 CPEs.

Certification Term

This certification remains valid for three years from the date earned.

Maintaining the Certification

Following the certification attainment date, learners must earn 45 CPEs utilizing courses on the FedLearn platform within three years—an average of 15 credits annually, which includes a small professional ethics requirement. Recertification credits are validated using the same rigorous standards applied to the original credential.

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