SLA's Click University Competitive Intelligence Certificates Program in Partnership with Knowledge inForm is developed with consideration for the requirements of LIS professionals, SLA, effective and recognized intelligence practices, organizations practicing intelligence, and the professional development marketplace.
The development of this program incorporates feedback and observations, and lessons learned conducting intelligence training for LIS and business professionals, best practices in intelligence training, best practices from other professional development programs, and feedback and trends from Knowledge inForm's intelligence consulting and training efforts.
Certificate in Competitive Intelligence for LIS Professionals
Aimed at LIS professionals who are interested in transitioning into the intelligence function. The curriculum is designed to develop the competencies for holistic intelligence practice, from serving as an intelligence team member to managing the intelligence function within an organization. > Learn more
Certificate in Competitive Intelligence Information Function
Designed for LIS professionals who wish to more effectively support research and information & knowledge services for intelligence effort or an intelligence function. The curriculum covers general CI knowledge, as well as the specific requirements for the LIS function within intelligence. > Learn more
Dual Certificate: Competitive Intelligence and the Intelligence Information Function
Accommodates LIS professionals who wish to take the most comprehensive approach toward their intelligence professional development. This certificate combines courses for both certificate programs, eliminating duplications and redundancies. > Learn more
Certificates Program Value Points
- Gain the essential theoretical and practical understanding, techniques, skills, and tools to launch or enhance your competitive intelligence practices and to apply immediately and effectively to benefit your organization.
- Acquire the necessary depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding, and experience to start generating effective intelligence, gain credibility, and benefit your intelligence users.
- Benefit from a flexible program that a) suits your particular professional goals and interests and b) offers instruction and delivery that allow you to balance your professional development with your work, lifestyle, and other requirements.
- Engage in live lectures, live and online discussions, selected readings, and exercises that build and reinforce your intelligence knowledge and skills.
- Enjoy dynamic and experienced instruction, an extensive curriculum, quality training material, and high value that is the hallmark of SLA's professional development programs and Knowledge inForm's intelligence training.
An Important Note: While the primary goal in developing these programs is to allow participants to earn one or more certificates, each of these courses has inherent value and any course may be taken à la carte.



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