Proficiency1 Now Has a YouTube Channel

Proficiency1 Now Has a YouTube Channel

We have launched the JTG Proficiency1 YouTube Channel. This will allow our students to get a better idea of our course offerings by allowing them to preview select lectures from each course we offer. The lectures are not just sample or introductory lectures, but full...
Here’s What’s Cooking at Proficiency1

Here’s What’s Cooking at Proficiency1

I realize things might seem quiet on the Proficiency1 front because we haven’t been putting out a lot of blog posts or launching new courses lately, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re hard at work with our instructors and partners developing and...
Analysts Should Be Strong Briefers

Analysts Should Be Strong Briefers

The ability to provide well-crafted, effectively delivered oral presentations is often a close second to being a strong analytic writer in the rank order of skills required to become a successful analyst. Unfortunately, being a great writer does not guarantee you’ll...
An Insider’s Look at Life as a CIA Analyst

An Insider’s Look at Life as a CIA Analyst

As a 22-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency’s analytic corps I’ve talked to hundreds of people interested in knowing more about a career as an Agency analyst. Thanks to Hollywood’s usually warped view of what analysts do, the necessary veil of secrecy that...
Proficiency1’s Initial Offerings

Proficiency1’s Initial Offerings

Here at Proficiency1 we’re busy building up our catalogue of offerings to serve the needs of national security and risk intelligence professionals, and we already have three of my courses as part of our soft launch that you can check out now. They’ll give you a sense...