Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) - Virtual Learning
This Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training course equips investigators, intelligence professionals, security personnel, and analysts with the knowledge and practical methodologies required to collect, analyse, and utilise publicly available information to support criminal investigations and intelligence operations. The training course focuses on how information from websites, social media platforms, public records, online forums, blogs, search engines, and digital archives can be transformed into actionable intelligence. Participants will gain practical understanding of intelligence collection techniques, online investigative methods, digital footprint analysis, information validation processes, and intelligence reporting practices that support evidence-based investigations and informed decision-making.
The increasing volume of publicly available information presents significant opportunities for criminal investigations, threat detection, counter-terrorism activities, background screening, and intelligence gathering. This training course explores how investigators can identify online connections, analyse social media activities, track digital identities, locate hidden information, and gather intelligence from multiple open sources while maintaining legal, ethical, and privacy compliance. Emphasis is placed on developing structured investigative approaches, understanding online threats, and leveraging modern intelligence techniques to support effective criminal investigations and security operations.
This Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training course will highlight:
The evolution and strategic importance of Open Source Intelligence
Online investigation methodologies and intelligence collection techniques
Search engine intelligence and advanced online research methods
Social media intelligence and digital footprint analysis
Privacy, ethics, and legal considerations in intelligence gathering
5 Days
1620 Sessions
Starting from USD 2,000
Available Face to Face
Course Methodology
This training course uses a structured and practical learning methodology that combines intelligence frameworks, information gathering techniques, analytical approaches, and applied operational scenarios. Participants will examine online intelligence sources, search methodologies, verification processes, and reporting practices relevant to modern intelligence and investigative environments. Emphasis is placed on strengthening analytical thinking, improving information assessment capabilities, and enabling participants to transform data into meaningful intelligence outputs.
Course Objectives
At the end of this Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training course, you will learn to:
- Apply OSINT methodologies to collect and analyse publicly available information
- Conduct structured online investigations using multiple intelligence sources
- Validate information and assess source reliability effectively
- Analyse digital footprints and social media intelligence data
- Produce actionable intelligence to support operational and strategic decisions
Target Audience
- Police officers working in the field of criminal investigation and information analysis
- Public Prosecution members and judges
- Information Security Officers
- Lawyers
- University faculty members
- Security officials in institutions and companies
Target Competencies
Organisational Impact
This Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) training course will enable organisations to:
- Strengthen intelligence collection and analysis capabilities
- Improve risk identification and threat awareness processes
- Support more informed operational and strategic decision-making
- Enhance investigative and due diligence activities
- Improve monitoring of emerging threats and reputational risks
- Strengthen compliance with legal and ethical intelligence practices
Personal Impact
Participants will develop:
- Strong understanding of OSINT principles and intelligence methodologies
- Improved capability in online information collection and analysis
- Enhanced critical thinking and analytical assessment skills
- Greater confidence in conducting intelligence investigations
- Better understanding of digital footprints and online behaviour analysis
- Increased professional credibility in intelligence and security-related roles
Course Outline
Day 1
Defining the Open Source Intelligence
- Open Source Information Categories
- Open Source Intelligence Types
- Parties Interested in Open Source Intelligence Information
- Information Gathering Types
- Benefits of Open Source Intelligence
- Challenges of Open Source Intelligence
Day 2
Online Threats and Countermeasures
- Online Threats
- Security Software
- Privacy Settings
- Online Tracking Techniques
- Digital Fingerprinting
- Secure Online Communication
Day 3
Open Source Intelligence & Privacy Dilemma
- Open source intelligence dilemmas
- Data Collection
- Personal data: Processing, sharing, mining and storage
- Open source accountability
Day 4
Search Engine Techniques
- Using Search Engines to Locate Information
- Automated Search Tools
- Internet of Things (IoT) Device Search Engines
- News Search
- Searching for Digital Files
- Document & Digital images Search
Day 5
Social Media Intelligence
- Definition of Social Media Intelligence
- Investigating Social Media Sites
- Tracking Photos Downloaded from Facebook to Its Source Profile
- Twitter Advanced Search Operators
- LinkedIn Search
- Social Media Psychological Analysis
2026 Schedule & Fees
Course Fees Starting From
USD
2,000
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
Face to Face Courses
Face to Face
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
5 Days
1566 Sessions
Police And Law Enforcement
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