Escuela De Inteligencia Y Contrainteligencia Br

What Escuela De Inteligencia Y Contrainteligencia Br does

ESICI (Escuela de Inteligencia y Contrainteligencia "BG Ricardo Charry Solano") is a military educational institution established in 1964 and operating under the Colombian Ministry of National Defense and the National Army (Ejército Nacional). The institution provides specialized academic training in intelligence and counter-intelligence to active-duty military officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilian government security professionals. Headquartered in Bogotá D.C. at Carrera 8 # 101-33, ESICI operates with a small core staff of approximately 15 employees and maintains an active alumni network of over 2,020 trained professionals across the Colombian military and government security sectors.

The institution's core academic offerings include an undergraduate program in Military Intelligence (Programa de Pregrado en Inteligencia Militar), a Master's in Strategic Intelligence (Maestría en Inteligencia Estratégica, registered under SNIES code 102582), and a portfolio of continuing education certificate programs. Programs are delivered through a hybrid model combining in-person weekend instruction (Fridays 18:00-22:00 and Saturdays 07:00-13:00) with virtual learning platforms including Moodle (aula.esici.edu.co), Blackboard (avafp.blackboard.com), and the UNIVEX student portal developed by Binary Tools SAS. Supporting technology infrastructure includes CEDOC360 for document management, PRIMO (Ex Libris) for library discovery, and SIBFuP for public force information access. The Master's program charges approximately $8,916,400 COP (~$2,100 USD) per semester with a non-refundable registration fee of $254,100 COP (~$60 USD). Research output is generated through the CIGA research group and disseminated via the Boletín Estratégico Multidisciplinar (ISSN 2981-3506) and the scientific journal Perspectivas en Inteligencia.

ESICI has developed applied research capabilities in defense technology, including a YOLOv10-based computer vision model for foreign object detection on runways achieving 70% accuracy with sub-50ms processing time, and SIPMA virtual reality training software for Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft maintenance. The institution engages in international academic cooperation, notably with the Spanish School of Intelligence (Escuela Superior de Inteligencia Española) in June 2025, and hosted the Primer Congreso de Escuelas de Inteligencia to strengthen collaboration among Colombian military, police, and Air Force intelligence institutions. As a wholly government-owned entity, ESICI does not raise external capital and its operations are integrated within the Colombian Ministry of Defense budget framework, with the institution commemorating its 60th anniversary of Military Intelligence in 2024.

Name

Escuela De Inteligencia Y Contrainteligencia Br

Legal name

Escuela de Inteligencia y Contrainteligencia "BG Ricardo Charry Solano"

Website

https://esici.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESICI is a Colombian military educational institution under the Ministry of National Defense, established in 1964, providing undergraduate, Master's, and continuing education programs in intelligence and counter-intelligence to military officers and government security professionals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Defense Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Command & Staff Colleges (Intermediate-Level Education) (EDAHAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academies & Leadership Schools (EDAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Military intelligence training
• Counterintelligence education
• Strategic intelligence master's
• Defense academic programs
• Security professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá D.C.

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Program Tuition: Semester-based tuition fees for the Master's in Strategic Intelligence program at $8,916,400 COP per semester.
2. Program Registration Fees: Non-refundable registration fees of $254,100 COP for program admission.
3. Professional Certificate Programs: Revenue from diploma programs including reservados gastos, SIG, COTAC, CAPAVAN, CAPINTE, and analyst courses for EW and CI.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ESICI is a Colombian military educational institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs specializing in intelligence and counterintelligence for active-duty military officers, NCOs, and government security personnel. The institution offers the Master's in Strategic Intelligence (SNIES 102582) at 8,916,400 COP per semester, an undergraduate program in military intelligence, professional diploma courses (SIG, COTAC, CAPAVAN, CAPINTE, and analyst courses for EW and CI), and applied research outputs through the CIGA research group and strategic bulletins. Instruction is delivered through blended in-person and virtual formats using Moodle, Blackboard, and the UNIVEX enrollment platform.

Product overview

ESICI operates as a military intelligence educational institution offering a unified portfolio of academic programs and digital services. The core offerings include undergraduate military intelligence training, a Master's in Strategic Intelligence (Maestría), and continuing education courses. These programs are delivered through integrated virtual learning environments (Moodle and Blackboard platforms) and supported by institutional systems including document management (CEDOC360), library discovery (PRIMO/Ex Libris), and student registration (UNIVEX). Research output is disseminated through the scientific journal 'Perspectivas en Inteligencia' and strategic bulletins covering topics including AI applications, hybrid warfare, and emerging technologies. The institution also houses the CIGA research group for advanced intelligence studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maestría en Inteligencia Estratégica Graduate-level master's program in strategic intelligence focusing on advanced analysis, threat assessment, and strategic decision-making for military officers, government security professionals, and intelligence practitioners. Semester tuition is 8,916,400 COP with a one-time registration fee of 254,100 COP. Delivered in weekend format (Fridays 18:00-22:00, Saturdays 07:00-13:00) with virtual learning support.
• Programa de Pregrado en Inteligencia Militar Undergraduate academic program in military intelligence operations providing foundational training in intelligence and counterintelligence operations for active-duty military personnel.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Continuing education diploma and certificate programs for professional development in intelligence and counterintelligence methodologies, including SIG, COTAC, CAPAVAN, CAPINTE, and analyst courses for electronic warfare (EW) and counterintelligence (CI).
• Revista Perspectivas en Inteligencia Scientific research journal publishing peer-reviewed articles on intelligence studies, security analysis, and counterintelligence methodologies for military, government, and academic audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 professionals trained and integrated into intelligence and counter-intelligence roles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Escuela Superior de Inteligencia EspañolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025International academic cooperation involving the visit of Curso de Altos Estudios e Inteligencia de la Defensa (CAIED) from the Spanish School of Intelligence. Shared information on academic offerings, Colombian military intelligence organization, and evolution of transnational threats. Included facility tour.
• Colombian Military Intelligence Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Primer Congreso de Escuelas de Inteligencia bringing together military, police, and Air Force intelligence professionals to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing among Colombian intelligence institutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Escuela Superior de Inteligencia Española (CAIED): Spain's higher school of intelligence and defense intelligence studies, partnered with ESICI in 2025. It is the closest direct international peer — both are military-affiliated institutions offering strategic intelligence training to officers and government personnel, with comparable curriculum scope and academic recognition.
• Instituto de Inteligencia de las Fuerzas Armadas (Argentina): Argentine joint armed forces intelligence institute providing intelligence and counterintelligence training. Comparable to ESICI as a regional Latin American military intelligence training institution operating under the country's defense ministry with similar curriculum and a focus on operational intelligence skills.
• Escuela de Defensa Nacional (Peru): Peruvian national defense school delivering strategic, defense, and security education to military officers and government officials. Comparable to ESICI as a Latin American defense education institution offering postgraduate programs in strategic analysis and security studies under defense ministry authority.
• Escola de Inteligência Militar do Exército (Brazil): Brazilian Army's military intelligence training school, equivalent to ESICI within Brazil's armed forces. Comparable because it provides foundational and advanced intelligence training for Brazilian Army personnel, sits within a sister military organization, and operates as the in-country authority for credentialed intelligence education.

Emerging players

• Grupo de Análisis para el Control del Crimen Organizado (Colombia): Regional analytical organizations and emerging think-tanks focused on intelligence, security studies, and strategic analysis in Latin America. Comparable to ESICI as a research and training node producing analytical publications and bulletins on security threats, albeit from a non-military civilian perspective.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional de la Defensa (Spain): Spanish university network dedicated to defense and security education, including the Spanish armed forces' higher education programs. Comparable to ESICI as a defense-affiliated higher education institution in a Spanish-speaking context, with broader program scope.
• National Intelligence University (US): US intelligence community's accredited academic institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in strategic intelligence. Directly comparable to ESICI in offering credentialed intelligence degrees to government and military personnel, though at materially larger scale and with broader international reach.
• NATO School SHAPE: NATO's primary professional military education institution offering courses in intelligence, strategic studies, and defense leadership to NATO member-state officers. Comparable to ESICI as a senior military education institution with intelligence curriculum, though operating at multi-national rather than national scale.

Regional players

• Centro de Estudios Superiores Navales (Mexico): Mexican naval higher education institution offering postgraduate programs in defense and security studies. Comparable to ESICI as a Spanish-language military-affiliated institution providing strategic and security-focused graduate education for Mexican armed forces personnel.
• Fundación para la Defensa y la Seguridad Nacional (Colombia): Colombian foundation offering continuing education, seminars, and publications in defense and security. Comparable to ESICI's continuing education and research mandate within the same Colombian defense ecosystem, though operating as a civilian non-profit rather than a military institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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