The ACI (Academy of Competitive Intelligence) is dedicated to training executives and companies to better manage risk and anticipate opportunities through the use of collective intelligence. It is the only one to offer the Competitive Intelligence Professional (CIP ™) certification.
Competitive Intelligence Professional (CIP™) – Academy of CI – Certificated Courses
Core Certification Courses – CIP™ – I
| Code | Course | Class 14 2017 | Certification |
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| CI 101 | Intelligence Sources & Collection Techniques Find creative, proven ways to develop the most timely intelligence on your competitors and on your market. Learn real-time, on the ground, ethical collection techniques. |
October 16th |
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| CI 202 | Competitive Benchmarking & Tactical Analysis Practical frameworks to assess competitive cost of operations, to analyze the true capabilities of a rival, as well as its immediate future actions. |
October 17th |
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| CI 301 | Competitive Blindspots The Foundation of all strategic intelligence: Industry, Competitor and Blindspots analysis framework. |
October 18th |
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| CI 302 | Cross-Competitor Analysis Simplify predictions of competitor’s moves and countermoves when multiple rivals are involved. |
October 19th |
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| CI 303 | Ceating and Running a World Class Intelligence Operation Collect, analyze, and produce intelligence products and the appropriate organizational configuration that will enhance those operations and fit company’s management culture. |
October 20th |
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Advanced Certification Courses – CIP™ – II
| Code | Course | Class 7 2018 | Certification |
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| CI 401 | War Gaming: Theory and Practice Practical experience on WAR (Way Around Risk) Gaming to foresse competitor’s behavior. |
April 02nd e 03rd |
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| CI 402 | Value Chain Analysis Perform competitive cost analysis based on the Value Chain framework and give your management in-depth numerical insights on its competitive (dis)advantage. |
December 04th |
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| CI 403 | Anticipating Disruptions – Scenario Analysis Tools and Techniques Means to explore multiple outcomes to complex or rapidly changing competitive situations. |
December 05th e 06th |
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Testimonials:
“The SCIP / Academy Competitive Intelligence Professional certification course is undoubtedly an important tool in the development of the Competitive Intelligence professional. The course has fully met my expectations and with certainty Module II will further strengthen my knowledge in this market segment.”
Marcos Basso, Market Development Manager LA - Eastman“The course outstanding! I believe that the techniques and ways to collect information should be used in all departments of my company.”
Izabella Nardelli, Senior Consultant - Mitsubishi Motors“My experience with War Games convinced me that it is the most effective tool for exposing obsolete assumptions, shaking up complacent thoughts, and revealing hidden human talents.”
Jeff Webster, General Manager of Renewable Energy Division - Tyson