Intelligence Community of Interest

The Intelligence Community of Interest (COI) consists of over 200 civilian personnel within 2 occupational series (0132, 0134). These Civilian Marines perform a wide variety of Intelligence functions related to the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of intelligence. Dedicated, professional intelligence COI members provide critical support across the globe on a daily basis. This site is dedicated to these intelligence professionals, and their continued professional development.

LinkedIn Learning is still blocked on the MCEN, you can still register for an account, once you get the invite email forward to personal device and set up your account and enjoy over 5400 online courses. DO NOT link your USMC LinkedIn Learning account to your personal account.

Per MARADMIN 013-16, the CFSP was established to enhance competency in skills that transcend occupational series lines. The platform identified to support this program is LinkedIn Learning.

Send Last name, First name and email to Intel COI manager to get registered.

BLACKBOARD: Intelligence professionals now have access to over 5,000 courses on the NGA Blackboard learning and education system. Courses available on a wide array of topics, including leadership, data analysis, intelligence tradecraft, and foreign language. To gain access email Emily.Jackson2@usmc.mil with your full name, email and organization.

Intelligence Community Online Resources (CAC-enabled): A series of collaboration platforms, tradecraft modules, webinars, podcasts, audiobooks, regional studies, and other intelligence-focused learning resources. https://intellipedia.intelink.gov/wiki/Teleworking_Resources

NIA Guide: NIA human resources professional development resource guide. This guide contains links to online learning, career development and professional reading resources, career roadmaps, professional certification and credentials, and other professional development resources. Please see attachment.

OCTANE: US Air force online critical thinking and analysis environment: https://25afoctane.af.mil

GXP360: Geospatial eXploitation Products (GXP^®) provides virtual software instruction: https://www.geospatialexploitationproducts.com/content/vtc-info/

ArcGIS Virtual Seminars: ESRI is offering several virtual seminars ArcGIS virtual seminars.

MCIA PME Resources: MCIA SMEs have put together a robust collection of PME resources which can be accessed from computers, I-pads, and even smart phones. In addition to think tank and government documents, It includes lots of YouTube videos of weapon systems (Su-37, T-80, J-20, etc.). The site contains content on USMC basics. i.e “How is a MEU structured”, “What is the purpose of a STA platoon” etc. Most are official USMC videos. Important for entry level civilians. MCIA PME Portal

Intel Professional Development
Several opportunities are available for DoD employees, including DCIPS employees, to continue their training, education and professional development within the Intelligence and Security field. Employees may learn more about professional development initiatives and take advantage of learning opportunities by way of the following sites. Note, these sites may require DoD credentials for access.

The DoD Intelligence Training and Education Board (DITEB) is the community of practice for the DoD Intelligence training and education enterprise.

The National Intelligence University (NIU) is the Intelligence Community's degree granting institution with a far-reaching mission to educate and prepare intelligence officers to meet current and future challenges to the national security of the United States. Students may obtain a Bachelor or Masters of Science in Intelligence.

DoD Intelligence and Security Professional Certification Program: The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USC(I)) has established the goal of professionalizing the defense intelligence and security workforce. One of the primary ways professionalizing the defense intelligence and security workforce. One of the primary ways professionalization is facilitated through certification programs.
Academic Opportunities
Free online courses from top universities like Yale, MIT, Michigan, Harvard, and Stanford:
- Coursera: https://coursera.com
- MIT OpenCourseware: https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
- Harvard online courses: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog
- Udemy: https://about.udemy.com/udemy-news/introducing-the-udemy-free-resource-center/
- American University: https://www.american.edu/spa/key/key-webinar-wednesdays.cfm
CPDP
The Competitive Professional Development Program(CPDP) establishes a transparent and equitable forum for nominating Civilian Marine Corps Intelligence personnel for top-tier professional development opportunities. Each year, a call for packages goes out across the Marine Corps Intelligence Enterprise. All Marine Corps Information Intelligence personnel covered under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS)are eligible to apply. During this period, employee's are afforded the opportunity to apply for academic work study, long term study, joint duty assignments (JDA's),and rotations. For additional information, please see the attachments below. All questions can be directed to Ms. Emily Jackson, Information Workforce Division (IWD), Deputy Commandant for Information(DCI) at 703-889-3443 or ejackson@mcia.osis.gov

** Announcements on FY 21 packet and board process will be published in SEP ***

CPDP Program Guide

CPDP Policy

CPDP Brief
USD(I) DCIPS Training (AGILE
USD(I) DCIPS Training (AGILE)

DCIPS core courses are critical to employee success in the DCIPS environment. These course are available in the Advanced Global Intelligence Learning Environment (AGILE) (www.agile.mil)
NIA Supervisor Training
NIA Supervisor Development & Awareness Training (NSDAT)

This training is designed specifically to meet the needs of supervisors and is required for all first line DCIPS supervisors by the DDNI.

Training Focus:

•The role of the supervisor in employee job satisfaction

•The role of the supervisor in mission accomplishment

•Supervisor responsibilities to their people, to their agency, and to themselves

•The importance of supervisors taking critical action

•Supervisor challenges and successes

•Tools and resources for professional growth

Please contact the DC I Talent Development Team for dates and locations across the DMV and at Fleet Concentration Areas. To register, email your name, paygrade, organization and desired training dates to NAVINTEL-TALDEV.FCT@navy.mil.