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AI For Intelligence AnalystsÂ
A completely free training for analysts and leaders who want to use AI while keeping tradecraft and judgement intact.
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A trusted intelligence training partner
Why This Training Matters
The gap between AI hype and real intelligence work is where bad decisions get made. We close that gap.
AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch
Learn to leverage LLMs for speed without surrendering your analytical judgement.
Tradecraft First
AI only works when built on solid foundations. We teach the methods that make AI useful.
More Practice, Less Theory
Walk away with prompts, checklists, and workflows you can use immediately.
For Analysts & Leaders
Whether you write assessments or manage teams - understand what AI can and cannot do.
About your Instructor
Cole Proebstel started his intel journey in the military, where he mastered intelligence tradecraft in high-stakes environments, supporting special operations and domestic missions. Over the years, he's hired, trained, and developed analysts at every level - so he knows what it takes to excel.
Cole is a proud member of the International Association for Intelligence Education and the New Zealand Institute for Intelligence Professionals.
Three Modules. Real Tradecraft.
Each session builds on the last - from understanding AI's limits to implementing workflows to proving it in a live case study.
The Curriculum
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Introduction
3 lessons- Welcome to the Course!
- How this will run
- Meet your instructor
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Module 1: AI Hype vs Real Intelligence Work
3 lessons- Lesson One: What AI is good and not-so-good at
- Lesson Two: Where AI sits in the intelligence cycle
- Lesson Three: Five rules for AI-integrated analysts
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Module 2: AI-Augmented Analyst Workflow
3 lessons- Lesson One: Direction and Collection
- Lesson Two: Processing
- Lesson Three: Analysis and Dissemination
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Module 3: Live Case: AI + Tradecraft
3 lessons- Session One: Understand the Scenario
- Session Two: Structure a mini-assessment
- Session Three: Produce a quick intel report
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Course Completion
1 lesson- Congratulations!
What's In It For You
The gap between AI hype and real intelligence work is where bad decisions get made. We close that gap.
3 Modules + Exercises
Short, focused sessions where you see exactly how to plug AI into real intelligence work with practical exercises to solidify learning.
AI Analyst Toolkit
Downloadable checklists, prompt guides and practical workflows you can use immediately in your own role or team.
Certificate of Completion
Gain a digital and verifiable Certificate of Completion that you can proudly display on your profiles.
Ready to Use AI The Right Way?
If you're ready to understand what AI can and cannot do when it comes to intelligence analysis, simply register below for instant access to the learning portal.
Enter your details below to get instant access to our learning portal. The first module opens 5th January 2026.
