This course continues an analyst’s development as we learn to recognize and integrate new information, challenge assumptions, form and leverage Socratic questioning, develop inferences from incomplete data, and generate alternate scenarios and conclusions. Graduates become intellectually agile thinkers who are comfortable in ambiguous situations with incomplete or conflicting information.
Collaborative writers are capable of mitigating bias, avoid group think, and arrive at the truth. The course also emphasizes the importance of reflection and revision, enabling writers & Teams to refine their work for stronger, more effective communication. Graduates will be able to effectively collaborate in a team to present persuasive written arguments that assess facts and assumptions, options, views of others, and logical pathways.
The earner of this credential has successfully completed a 5-day paid course in Analytical Writing. They have developed advanced skills in intermediate writing, including the ability to analyze complex topics, construct logical arguments, and effectively communicate ideas through writing, reflection and revision. AW 200 graduates are writers who effectively utilize evidence, meaning, and assessments to clearly, coherently, and concisely deliver a written product.
The earner of this badge has completed a 64 academic hour course on adversary space capabilities, focusing on threats from China and Russia, counter-space weapons, and commercial space industry developments. They have demonstrated the ability to analyze and respond to space threats, ensuring freedom of action in space, through a challenging Capstone project.
The earner of this badge has completed a 64 academic hour course on adversary space capabilities, focusing on the space programs of China, Russia, and commercial entities. They have gained a comprehensive understanding of national objectives, space-based capabilities, and the challenges these pose to US and allied interests, including space domain awareness and missile defense.
The earner of this badge has completed a 64 academic hour course on Space Systems Design, gaining expertise in designing satellites, payloads, and constellations for specific capabilities. They understand orbital mechanics, spacecraft design, and the use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum in remote sensing, and can articulate the design and launch parameters for space-based assets.
The earner of this badge has completed a 64 academic hour course on space environment and systems, gaining knowledge in orbital mechanics, space architecture, and military/commercial space operations. They can describe space system requirements and best employment options for space assets, integrating these into national objectives.
