What you will be able to do
- A clear problem statement with its assumptions named
- A quick test of whether evidence fits the question
- Questions to challenge any analysis, including AI output
- Conclusions you can explain, with their limits stated
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Framing and structured reasoning | Define the real question and the assumptions behind it. |
| Evidence and information quality | Check that evidence fits the question and name its limits. |
| Judging analysis you did not do | Question work from others or AI, however sure it sounds. |
| Comparing causes and options | Weigh possible causes or options in a structured way. |
| Insight from incomplete information | Form careful insight you can defend, even with gaps. |
| Sharing conclusions and learning | Explain conclusions clearly and improve how you reason. |
Who it is for
Analysts, managers, team leads, consultants, project and product people, and anyone who advises or decides based on information. No analysis background needed.
How the course runs
- In person: one day, 6 live hours
- Live online: two sessions of 3 hours
- Before class: a short video and a one page read
How to earn the ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification
The ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification (ICP-ALT) is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications below, in any order.
Your pathway
Our suggested route: this core course plus two specialized certifications that build on it.
Analytical ThinkingAll 17 specialized certifications that count
How you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Analytical Thinking certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification?
The ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification (ICP-ALT) is the Analytical Thinking core certification (IC-ANTK) plus at least 2 of the 17 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.
How long is the Analytical Thinking core course?
6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. Before class you watch a short video and go through a one page read.
Which specialized certifications count toward the ICA Analytical Thinking Professional Certification?
17 specialized certifications count, including Reasoning Quality, Insight Storytelling, Evidence Quality, Problem Framing and Root Cause Analysis and AI and Human Judgment. The full list is on this page.
How do I earn the Analytical Thinking certification?
Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Analytical Thinking certification badge.
Can my team take Analytical Thinking together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Analytical Thinking?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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