Overview
Techniques for Crime and Intelligence Analysts Microcredential is for professionals working in crime analysis who wish to further develop their analytical skills. It offers intermediate-level courses on industry software, investigative evidence, financial records, and analytical tradecraft for all-source data such as open-source information.
Crime and intelligence analysis is a complex field with evolving tools and techniques. Professionals in the field need to learn as they go to stay on top of a shifting landscape of criminal operations. The Techniques for Crime & Intelligence Analysts (TCIA) Microcredential will help crime and/or intelligence analysts improve skills through intermediate and advanced training.
About the Program
- 3 intakes: January, April, and September
- Fully online
- Class hours: 5:30 to 9:15 pm, weeknights
- 6 one-credit courses
See Program Details to learn more about what you can expect from TCIA, and how you can prepare and further your career as a Crime and Intelligence Analyst.
Who should complete the TCIA Microcredential?
This program might be for you if you:
- Hold a degree or diploma
- Are a professional working in the crime analysis field
Please check the Entrance Requirements for more information.
What can Techniques for Crime & Intelligence Analysts grads do?
Depending on the courses selected, gain skills in:
- Court Testimony
- Analyzing Open Source Information
- Operational Intelligence Analysis
- Financial strategic intelligence analysis
- Digital evidence collection for fraud investigation
- Power BI
- ArcPro
- Geo-Time
Public and private industries seek employees who possess such skills to investigate crimes against their organization or against the larger community.
By earning your BCIT Microcredential, you’ll hone your crime and intelligence analyst skills and gain knowledge of industry-recognized technologies and techniques, preparing you for more complex intelligence-gathering and crime investigation.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
Recommended for success
Applicants are recommended to:
- Hold a diploma or degree and be a working professional in the crime and intelligence field or
- Have experience working in the crime and intelligence field as a student and be interested in further study to advance their careers and skills
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than study permit.
Study permit: International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.
International students will need to provide a resume, proof of employment, and obtain the approval of the Program Head.
Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility: This program does not meet the eligible field of study requirement (CIP) and is therefore not eligible for students to apply for a PGWP.
(CIPC: 43.0408)
Apply to program
Applications to join each course requires the approval to register from the Program Head.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Program matrix
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| Complete 6.0 credits from the following: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XFSC 3035 | Digital Evidence Collection and Analysis for Fraud and Financial Crime | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3045 | Financial Strategic Intelligence Analysis | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3400 | ArcPro for Crime and Intelligence Analysts | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3405 | Geo-Time for Crime and Intelligence Analysts | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3410 | Power BI for Crime and Intelligence Analysts | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3415 | Analyzing Open-Source Information | 1.0 | |
| XFSC 3420 | Operational Intelligence Analysis | 1.0 | |
| FSCT 7006 | Court Testimony for Crime and Intelligence Analysts | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 6.0 | ||
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Ken Schulz
Program Head
Email: BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca
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