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Become a Certified Professional in Narrative Intelligence (CPNI).

Master one of today's fastest-growing analytical disciplines and earn the only professional certification issued by the National Center for Narrative Intelligence.

★ Train on the same Narrative Intelligence platform used by government agencies and Fortune 100 organizations.

Certification Issued By

National Center for Narrative Intelligence

Training Delivered By

EdgeTheory Lab
NCNI Prime Contractor for Workforce Development

Hands-On Platform

EdgeTheory Narrative Intelligence Platform

Program Format

12 Hours · Live Online or In-Person

Why It Matters

Information Has Become One of the Most Consequential Forces Shaping Every Operating Environment.

Markets shift because of narratives. Public policy, brand reputation, consumer behavior, and even national security are increasingly shaped by competing narratives. Organizations that understand these dynamics gain an important decision advantage.

Organizations no longer need more information. They need professionals who can transform information into decision advantage.

The CPNI prepares professionals to transform information into decision-ready intelligence—combining analytical tradecraft, AI-enabled technology, and practical application to help organizations understand what narratives mean, why they matter, and how they shape decisions.

What Is Narrative Intelligence?

The Discipline Behind the Certification.

Narrative Intelligence is the discipline of understanding how information influences perception, decision-making, and behavior through narratives.

Rather than simply monitoring information, Narrative Intelligence explains why narratives spread, who they influence, and what strategic effects they are designed to produce. By combining human expertise with AI-assisted analysis, it transforms large volumes of public information into structured, decision-ready intelligence.

Why Professionals Choose the CPNI

Nationally Recognized. Live Technology.
Real-World Application.

The CPNI combines nationally recognized certification, live technology, and real-world application to prepare professionals for today's information environment.

Official Professional Credential

Receive the only professional certification issued by the National Center for Narrative Intelligence, recognizing demonstrated proficiency in the principles and practice of Narrative Intelligence.

Learn by Doing

Every module combines instructor-led education with hands-on exercises using the EdgeTheory Narrative Intelligence Platform — the same platform operational analysts use every day.

Analyze Real Narratives

Work with live reference scenarios drawn from geopolitical events, influence campaigns, reputation challenges, and emerging risks — not artificial classroom exercises.

AI-Integrated Throughout

Develop practical experience applying AI to Narrative Intelligence workflows, including structured analysis, prompt engineering, emotion analysis, and decision-ready reporting.

Built Around Real-World Application

Learn by Doing.

The CPNI combines expert instruction with hands-on application using the EdgeTheory Narrative Intelligence Platform. Every concept is reinforced through real-world exercises built around current geopolitical, commercial, and security scenarios — and by the end of the program, you will have designed, configured, and completed your own Narrative Intelligence watch project using real-world data.

What You'll Learn

From Foundational Concepts to
Operational Proficiency.

The curriculum moves through ten integrated units, pairing conceptual instruction with live platform exercises at every stage. Throughout the program you will learn to:

◈ Understand the principles and foundations of Narrative Intelligence

◈ Decompose narratives into claims, frames, actors, and audiences

◈ Design and manage narrative collection strategies

◈ Evaluate source credibility and influence patterns

◈ Analyze emotional dynamics within narratives

◈ Detect coordinated influence and disinformation campaigns

◈ Apply AI-assisted Narrative Intelligence workflows

◈ Produce structured, decision-ready intelligence products

◈ Apply ethical standards and analytic tradecraft

◈ Build and present a complete Narrative Intelligence watch project

Who Should Enroll

Designed for Professionals Whose Decisions
Depend on Understanding the Information Environment.

Intelligence & Defense Professionals

Government & Public Policy Leaders

Corporate Intelligence & Risk Teams

Strategic Communications Professionals

Public Affairs & Public Relations

Journalists & Researchers

Business Strategists

Consultants & Analysts

Security Professionals

Graduate Students — Intelligence, Communications, Policy

What Careers Benefit

Professionals Earning the CPNI Are
Positioned to Contribute Across:

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Intelligence Analysis

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Corporate Intelligence

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Strategic Communications

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Public Affairs

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Information Operations

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Corporate Reputation

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Risk Intelligence

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Government Affairs

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Crisis Management

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Public Policy

Program at a Glance

Program at a Glance.

Format

Instructor-Led
Online or In-Person

Duration

12 Hours
Synchronous

Platform

EdgeTheory Narrative Intelligence Platform

Practical Exercises

Every Module

Capstone

Personal NI Watch Project

Assessment

Written Examination
80% Passing Score

Credential Validity

Two Years
Renewable via NCNI CE

Credential Issued By

National Center for Narrative Intelligence

Your Professional Credential

Earn the CPNI Designation.

Earn the Certified Professional in Narrative Intelligence (CPNI), issued by the National Center for Narrative Intelligence.

The CPNI Recognizes Demonstrated Proficiency In

Narrative detection, characterization, and assessment

Audience and influence analysis

Emotional and behavioral interpretation

AI-assisted Narrative Intelligence workflows

Structured, decision-ready intelligence production

Ethical application of Narrative Intelligence methodologies

The CPNI demonstrates that you possess the knowledge and practical skills to analyze complex information environments and produce decision-ready Narrative Intelligence — working at the level of narrative intent.

About NCNI

Built on National Leadership in Narrative Intelligence.

Established by Congress through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the National Center for Narrative Intelligence advances the discipline of Narrative Intelligence by bringing together government, academia, and industry to develop education, research, and workforce capabilities.

As the Center's Prime Contractor for workforce development, EdgeTheory Lab delivers the official CPNI certification program and provides students with hands-on access to the EdgeTheory Narrative Intelligence Platform throughout the course.

Every cohort trains on the same native intelligence platform federal agencies and Fortune 100 companies rely on operationally — not a slide deck, a live system built to track narratives as they form.

For Executives

Executive Education Program
in Narrative Intelligence

⏱ A One-Hour Executive Learning Experience

Designed for senior leaders who need to understand the discipline of Narrative Intelligence without completing the full Certified Professional in Narrative Intelligence (CPNI) program.

This executive education session introduces how narratives form, evolve, and influence decisions across business, government, and national security. Participants gain a practical understanding of Narrative Intelligence, why it matters, and how AI-enabled analysis is transforming the information environment.

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The CPNI develops practitioners.

The Executive Education Program develops informed leaders.

In One Hour, Learn

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Understand the Discipline

Learn the principles of Narrative Intelligence and how narratives shape perception and behavior.

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Recognize Strategic Impact

Explore how narratives influence markets, missions, reputation, and decision-making.

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See the Technology Advantage

Discover how AI-enabled platforms are transforming narrative analysis at scale.

Schedule a Private Executive Briefing

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