Blue Light Academy
Institution of Training
Recognized by the Department of Higher Education
In March of 2020, Blue Light was recognized as a professional institution of technical training for i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Intelligence Analytics training, and associated disciplines. This prestigious recognition, the only one in the i2 Analyst’s Notebook field, means that soon, Veterans and interested students can use their GI Bill or State and other grants to attend training at Blue Light.
Analysts that pass Blue Light Training Programs receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits as well which are not provided by any other IBM i2 training partner.
THE BLUE LIGHT DIFFERENCE
Multi-Industry Expertise
Blue Light has provided training to analysts across the globe from multiple industries including defense, banking, healthcare, loss prevention, fraud, law enforcement, intelligence, consumer protection, cybersecurity, and other commercial and private industries.
CPE Credits
Blue Light is the only IBM i2 training partner awarding students Continued Professional Education (CPE) Credits upon successful completion of its technical training programs.
Customer Focused Training
Blue Light is the only company that provides current curriculum, tailoring classes to the level of student expertise, as well as each customer’s mission. This approach ensures that our customers maximize the benefits of their analytical products and achieve organizational objectives.
Training by Professional Users and Instructors
Blue Light’s Instructors are known for their professionalism and credibility as i2 Experts. Instructors have a wide range of backgrounds as Law Enforcement, Military, and Commercial Analysts as well as certified instructors. With years of technical training experience, Blue Light’s instructors are the preeminent professionals when it comes to Analyst’s Notebook training.
The Most Evolved i2 Training Programs Available
Blue Light is the only company that provides a current, refreshed curriculum with every new release of an i2 Analyst’s Notebook Portfolio Product. No other company can ensure that you will be fully trained on the latest releases of i2 Analyst’s Notebook.
Industry-Leading Course Options
Blue Light strives to fill the gaps in i2 analytics by providing industry-leading courses that deliver the most up-to-date training in the i2 Suite. Students will gain valuable technical skills to master i2 analytical capabilities and learn i2 functionality in real-world scenarios.
Blue Light VA Courses
Blue Light offers college accredited courses for individuals pursuing a career in analytics. The Intelligence Analyst Certification Course is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive reimbursement under the VET TEC Pilot Program. The Blue Light Academy courses provide hands-on training and certification in three key areas to provide the best qualifications to enter the labor force as an Analyst:
Intelligence Analysis Course
Students learn how the intelligence cycle operates and how an Analyst must support all phases in order to provide leadership with insight on threats and risks. Develop better critical thinking skills and understand the ethics and develop intelligence analysis and collection plans.
Other Blue Light Academy Courses
IBM i2 Analyst’s Notebook
IBM i2 is the undisputed leader in data analytics with over 500k users around the world in 130 Countries. High-profile users include NYPD, U.S. Marines, DOJ, FBI, USSOCOM and more. Students will receive both Basic and Advanced Certification on this product.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
The ability to conduct open source collection and analysis on social media and publicly available information is one of the most sought-after skills for analysts today. Students will receive over a week of in-depth, hands on training working with active OSINT collection methodologies.
Blue Light’s Technical Training Courses
Instructor-Led Public Courses
Blue Light offers a variety of IBM i2 instructor-led courses at its training site in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Blue Light’s instructors utilize a variety of learning techniques and methods to accommodate each student’s learning style.
Blue Light also makes these courses available for virtual attendance. These interactive courses allow students to attend with access to the same materials, charts, and live communication with the instructor. Let the i2 experts equip your users to be more effective in their roles.
Instructor-Led Private Courses
Blue Light is committed to accommodating your organization’s needs by providing a customized training experience at the location and date that works for you. The i2 experts will travel anywhere in the world to provide your organization the best, most comprehensive i2 training.
Private training is often easier and the most economical option for companies to train all their analysts. Let the i2 experts equip your analysts with the knowledge and expertise of the entire i2 suite. All public courses are offered privately.
CPE Certified
Students can earn Continued Professional Education (CPE) credits through Blue Light’s technical Instructor-Led Public and Private courses. Blue Light is the only IBM i2 training partner awarding students CPE credits upon successful completion of its technical training programs.
Self-Paced Online Courses
Blue Light offers self-paced online courses that are SCORM compliant and hosted in an industry-standard learning management system. Within this online platform, the student has unlimited access to video tutorials and a virtual Analyst’s Notebook environment for 30 days. Upon completion of the course’s final exam, the student will receive a certificate. These courses are best for students who would prefer to learn at their own pace.
Let the i2 Experts Train You!
Whether you are a former intelligence analyst needing certification or a Veteran looking to enter the analytical world, Blue Light has a course and a training format to meet your needs. Let us work to assist you in your i2 Analyst’s Notebook training journey and provide you with the best training available.
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