Analytic Investigations (Advanced Training)

Beyond the Association Matrix (RFFlow Professional Flowcharting Application)

What you'll learn
By the end of this course you will know what Link Analysis Charts are, and how to use them.
By the end of this course you will know how to generate Link Analysis Charts using an Association Matrix.
By the end of this course you will know how to use the RFFlow Professional Flowcharting application to generated an Association Matrix and Link Analysis Charts.
By the end of this course you will know how to confidently organize any investigative inquiry, and prepare next steps.
Requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to download and install a free trial version of the RFFlow Professional Flowcharting application from the RFFlow website.
Students are encouraged to review the previous Analytic Investigation courses in this series before beginning this training.
Description
I designed this course for the experienced professional. It is a companion to the previous analytic training courses in this series, and will leverage the knowledge and skills you have already developed. We begin with a brief overview of basic analytics, before diving into the advanced training where you will how to convert an Association Matrix (AM) into a Link Analysis Chart. I will walk you through the process of converting a matrix into a Link Analysis chart which, a) does not require any software, and b) can be completed by hand in without any special tools. I then give you a detailed explanation and walk-through training on the RFFlow Professional Flowcharting application. RFFlow is one of the most multifaceted, robust, and inexpensive analytic applications available on the market today. It is used by thousands of analysts and investigators in law enforcement, intelligence and other agencies, to graphically depict investigative progress and results. When combined with previous analytic training, you can expect to see immediate results for your investigative efforts!You can download your free trial version of RFFlow to use during and after the course by visiting the RFFlow homepage. 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Review of the Association Matrix

Lecture 3 The Link Diagram Symbols

Lecture 4 Link Symbols cont'

Lecture 5 Practical Exercise Scenario 1: Surveillance Report Summary

Lecture 6 Practical Exercise Association Matrix

Lecture 7 Draft PE1 Solution

Lecture 8 Practical Exercise 2

Lecture 9 Practical Exercise 2 solution

Section 2: Introduction to RFFLow and the Automated Association Matrix and Link Charts

Lecture 10 Introduction to RFFlow, a Professional Flowcharting Application

Lecture 11 RFFlow home screen

Lecture 12 RFFlow and the Association Matrix

Lecture 13 RFFlow and automated Link Charts

Lecture 14 Congratulations and Next Steps

Section 3: Bonus!

Lecture 15 Save 40% off the purchase price of your RFFlow analytic software application!

This course is designed for analysts with some Analytic Investigative training or experience, as it draws on previous basic knowledge to apply in an advanced manner.