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BLUF Writing Course

Spring 2026

Interested in writing for the Intelligence Community?

Learn the Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) writing style— a writing technique used in military, intelligence, and business communications!

In this self-paced, asynchronous course, you will learn the BLUF writing style: a style that emphasizes clear and concise communication. Whether you wish to work in the federal government or in the private sector, this course will teach you lifelong skills to improve your writing.

Upon completing the course, you will have:

  • Learned the foundations of BLUF with bite-sized lessons (each module takes 1.5 hours for a total of 6 to 8 hours)
  • Earned a digital certificate demonstrating BLUF proficiency 

Register Now!

Fill out the interest form below to register now to be a part of the Spring 2026 cohort!