This CPD accredited training provides students with the essential research skills and knowledge set out in the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) and the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Intelligence Researchers.
A practical scenario is embedded in order to assess the student's learning which concludes with a group presentation to highlight their findings based on Threat, Risk & Harm.

• Define the research role
• Describe the analytical and investigative roles
• Awareness of appropriate legislation and evaluation of information
• Define a terms of reference and how to meet time critical deadlines
• Demonstrate the difference between quantitative and qualitative research
• Compare how critical and creative thinking skills impact on the outcome
• Explore and present various research methodologies
• Highlight the risks associated with data quality and accuracy using open and closed sources
• Demonstrate the stages of the intelligence cycle
• Outline the principles and benefits of the 5WH
• Awareness of how research aids analysis and inference development / matrix
• Discuss key findings, produce an intelligence summary, identify gaps and SMART recommendations
• Create and present a briefing document