Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAIC-0001
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
CCT-2 (2025)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
40 Hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Applied Critical Thinking and Logic
Description

Objective:

The objective of this course is to develop and enhance critical and creative thinking skills among intelligence professionals. By the end of this course, participants will be able to critically evaluate and apply advanced analytic techniques to complex problem-solving scenarios, effectively identify and mitigate biases and logical fallacies, and create innovative solutions using structured and creative thinking tools. The course includes a series of interactive lectures, practical applications, and assessments to ensure participants can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of intelligence doctrine, processes, and methodologies, and apply them in real-world contexts

Learning Outcomes:

  • Critically evaluate problems to identify underlying issues and develop strategic solutions
  • Analyze and critique biases and logical fallacies in their arguments and assessments, enhancing the rigor of their critical thinking
  • Create innovative solutions using various creative thinking tools to effectively address and overcome complex problem sets
  • Analyze and critique biases and logical fallacies in others’ arguments and assessments, ensuring objective and balanced evaluations

General Topics:

  • 1. Intelligence Doctrine & Processes 2. Creating Thinking Overview 3. Creativity Tools 4. Alternative Futures Analysis 5. Key Assumptions Check 6. Critical Thinking Overview 7. Biases in Intelligence Analysis 8. Logic and Logical Thinking 9. Logical Fallacies 10. Structured Brainstorming and Red Hat Analysis 11. Indicators Analysis & Analysis of Competing Hypothesis 12. Mission Planning Practical Applications (PA) 13. Performance-based Evaluations (PE) 14. Course Review & Final Assessment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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