The EU Counterintelligence Course (EUCIC) combines foundation and advanced surveillance, investigation, security and counterintelligence courses with specialist counterintelligence informant handling and analysis, counter-terrorism and anti-terrorism programmes as prescribed by international and regional curriculum. Students learn offensive and defensive counterintelligence techniques, advanced counterintelligence agent handling, surveillance, security and investigation suitable for countering state-level actors. The course draws particular focus to regional and international law, ethical standards, security and policy.
Introducing students to counterintelligence, the course takes students with an existing knowledge of intelligence to the position of recognised counterintelligence practitioners.
The course is oriented towards trained and experienced intelligence professionals with a specific pre-existing skill set and has historically attracted the following representations. Therefore, in addition to the usual minimum requirements for all Institute training, applicants should also posses regional training in:
Internationals: Representatives from EU, UN and other international agencies, missions and institutions. | Nationals: National intelligence, military and law-enforcement delegates attending on behalf of European states. | ||
Non-Profits: Functionaries in a position of public trust representing the media, NGOs, charitable and other third sector organisations. | Others: Professionals from the private sector, academia and other organisations. |
ECIM Concepts: Understand the European Criminal Intelligence Model (ECIM), the professional standards of counterintelligence agent handling and historical case studies of counterintelligence failure. |
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Security: Understand security risks to covert operations and the role of the security manager. Report counterintelligence and security activity as appropriate. Understand conventional threats and the nature of emerging threats such as open source and cyber intelligence. |
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Production & Technology: Conduct intelligence analysis to produce counter-intelligence products and provide security advice and assistance. Employ modern technologies in physical, technical, personal and material security to international and regional standards. |
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Investigation: Understand the principles of investigation and operations in a law-enforcement and intelligence context. Liaise with other organisations in the conduct of counterintelligence activity. Legally arrange for an investigative search, seizure, and surveillance activities in relation to a counterintelligence case. Collect, handle, and report evidence admissible as such at court. Plan investigations, collect information from open and closed sources and conduct interviews with well trained deceptive targets to prove or disprove allegations. |
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Agent Handling: Use counterintelligence agents in denial, deception, technical and other covert and special activities. Understand the process of escalation and how to extract personnel overseas. Conduct advanced technical and physical surveillance under cover and employing firearms. Understand how to process walk-ins, defectors and verify and validate intelligence acquired from other potentially deceptive sources. |
The EU Counterintelligence Course is designed to develop regional skills and knowledge as a counterintelligence officer so you can more easily work across nation states. To develop these skills a variety of formats and delivery methods have been used including:
Prior to attendance each candidate must pass a preparatory e-learning programme delivered over no less than six months. Candidates are free to sign up and begin study at any time and on their own schedule.
Block 1
The ECIM & Counterintelligence
Block 2
Security & Failure
Block 3
Investigation
Block 4
Analysis & Threats
Block 5
Denial & Deception
After completion of the e-learning programme in Stage I, more sensitive information and practical training needed to provide counterintelligence functions across Europe will be delivered in a one week intensive programme over five consecutive days. Candidates can choose to attend on-site in Vienna or by video-conferencing online.
Day 1
Induction & Surveillance
Day 2
Tactics & Techniques
Day 3
Interviews & Operations
Day 4
Denial & Deception
Day 5
Ex. Turncoat
Specialised optional training is offered with each of the Institute's courses. Although this does not form part of the curriculum it is assessed and can offer candidates the opportunity to gain a more practical insight into specific area of their training. The Optional Training Assessments (OTAs) offered as a part of this course are listed below:
Optional Training (OTAs) | Delivery | Cost |
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Information Warfare | P/T (Evening) or D/L (Online) |
€270 |
Candidates are free to sign up and begin studying the e-learning component at any time and on their own schedule. The residential school and its online alternative anually, beginning on the fourth Monday in November and running for 5 consecutive days. Applications take approximately 4 weeks to process but security vetting may take up to 6 months to complete for applicants who lack a current security clearance. The extensive pre-qualifying e-learning course takes at least 6 months to complete and candidates may not be admitted to the residential school or online equivalent without having achieved at least a passing grade on the e-learning element.
Assessment may be by any valid and accredited competency assessment meeting course requirements. However, competency is most commonly evidenced through the following combination of assessment methods:
Credentials are fully accredited for compliance with international standards. For further details on Institute requirements, international standards and accreditation, view the Accreditation page.
The EQF Level 3 Certificate in EU Counterintelligence Operations accompanying this credential is earned after accruing 14 credits at approximately 140 guided learning hours.
Not including accommodation, the course is delivered at a cost of €3000. Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card or PayPal. The following discounts are available:
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Member's Rate: If you have a current membership, log in with your user ID and password to receive a €150 discount when making your payment online. |
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Distance-Learning Rate: Gain an additional €500 discount by electing to complete the residential element of the course online instead of attending on-site. |
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Group Rate: If you are booking on behalf of a group, further incentives may apply. Please contact the head of the training and directing staff for further details. |
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Induction Fees: Candidates using the Institute to obtain a security clearance for the first time must also complete the Intelligence Security (INTSEC) awareness course. Those who have not studied with the Academy before must complete the Intelligence Foundations (INTFND) selection and induction course. Fees for these online short-courses are €350 and €150 respectively. |
Vienna or Online.