Professional Training

Build professional OSINT capability.

Practitioner-led training for investigators, intelligence professionals and security teams. Develop the skills, methodology and confidence to conduct professional OSINT investigations through structured programmes built around real investigative workflows, not isolated tools or techniques.

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10+Years of OSINT experience
1,000+Professionals trained
50+Lessons
Steve Adams presenting OSINT training
On-demand training Methodology before tools.
Inside the programme
Collection planning Public records Social media Analysis & reporting
What the training builds

Move from isolated searches to structured investigations.

The programme is designed around the full investigative cycle: finding information, assessing what it means, and presenting it clearly enough to support decisions.

01

Collect

Use public sources more deliberately, plan searches properly, preserve useful findings, and avoid getting trapped by one platform or one technique.

02

Analyse

Turn fragments of information into intelligence by assessing reliability, identifying patterns, testing assumptions and developing stronger lines of enquiry.

03

Present

Communicate findings in a way that is clear, proportionate and defensible, whether you are briefing a client, manager, investigator or wider team.

Course oneOSINT Tradecraft
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Course twoIntelligence Methodology
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Full programmeOSINT Practitioner Programme
Programme Structure

One programme. Two complementary courses. One professional methodology.

The OSINT Practitioner Programme combines practical OSINT tradecraft with intelligence methodology, giving you both the technical skills and investigative framework used by experienced practitioners.

Complete Programme

OSINT Practitioner Programme

Course One

OSINT Tradecraft

  • Social Media
  • Public Records
  • Advanced Searching
  • Images & Video
  • Mapping & GEOINT
  • Dark Web
  • AI for Investigators
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Course Two

Intelligence Methodology

  • Intelligence Cycle
  • Collection Planning
  • Structured Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Intelligence Writing
  • Ethics & Law
  • Decision Making

Professional OSINT Practitioner

✓ Confident researcher
✓ Structured analyst
✓ Better reporting
✓ Defensible investigations
Inside the Learning Platform
Module 1 · Introduction
Module 2 · Search Techniques
Module 3 · Social Media
Module 4 · Public Records
Module 5 · Intelligence Cycle
Module 6 · Structured Analysis
Module 7 · Reporting
Current Lesson

Building Effective Collection Plans

Downloadable worksheet
Apply the methodology to a realistic investigation scenario.
Who it is for

Built for people who need OSINT to stand up in the real world.

This is not a collection of platform tips. It is practical training for people who need to research individuals, organisations and events with structure, care and professional judgement.

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Investigators

For private investigators, fraud investigators and researchers who need repeatable methods for finding, recording and explaining what they discover.

02

Security teams

For corporate security, executive protection and threat intelligence teams using public information to understand people, places and risk.

03

Analysts

For intelligence analysts who want stronger collection plans, better source evaluation and clearer written assessments.

04

Career changers

For learners building a serious OSINT skillset and wanting to understand how professional investigations are planned and delivered.

Useful for individuals. Stronger when adopted by teams.

The programme gives teams a shared language for OSINT: how to scope research, collect information, assess reliability, protect accounts, document findings and report results consistently.

✓ Standardise investigation workflows
✓ Reduce reliance on ad hoc search habits
✓ Improve reporting and handover quality
✓ Build confidence across mixed-experience teams
Curriculum Preview

See how the training is structured before you start.

The programme moves from practical collection skills into the methodology needed to plan, analyse and present stronger investigations.

Course One

OSINT Tradecraft

Practical collection skills

Build the practical research skills needed to find useful information across public sources without becoming dependent on one platform, one tool or one search habit.

Advanced searchingUse operators, search engines and source-specific techniques more deliberately.
Social media researchUnderstand platform behaviour, account traces, profiles and network indicators.
Public recordsUse company, property, court, professional and other public datasets for context.
Images, video and locationsAssess visual material, locations, metadata, landmarks and verification clues.
Outcome: learners can plan and run more efficient searches, capture useful findings and explain how information was found.
The transformation

The difference is not finding information. It is knowing what to do with it.

Most people learn platform techniques. Professional investigators learn a process they can repeat, explain and defend.

Before

Searching without structure

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Start with GoogleUseful, but often broad, inconsistent and hard to repeat.
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Check a few platformsResearch depends on habit rather than a planned source strategy.
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Save screenshotsFindings are captured, but not always organised or easy to review.
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Follow instinctLines of enquiry emerge, but assumptions can go untested.
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Write notesInformation is recorded, but may not become useful intelligence.
After

Investigating with methodology

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Plan collectionDefine the question, sources, gaps and useful next actions.
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Use multiple public sourcesCorroborate across platforms, records, archives and open data.
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Evaluate reliabilitySeparate fact, assumption, interpretation and confidence.
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Test hypothesesLook for alternative explanations and avoid premature conclusions.
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Produce intelligencePresent findings clearly enough to support decisions.

A repeatable investigation workflow

The training turns OSINT into a structured process, from the first question through to a clear intelligence product.

QuestionWhat are we trying to establish?
Collection planWhich sources and methods are proportionate?
ResearchCollect across public sources and preserve findings.
EvaluationAssess reliability, relevance and confidence.
AnalysisIdentify patterns, gaps and alternative explanations.
ReportCommunicate findings clearly and defensibly.
Steve Adams
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Practitioner-led training Built from real investigative experience, not generic platform walkthroughs.
Why learn from Steve?

Built by someone who has done the work.

For more than a decade, Steve has worked across law enforcement intelligence, corporate security, commercial OSINT and investigative technology.

That experience shapes every lesson: practical workflows, clear methodology and professional standards that help investigators move from scattered information to defensible findings.

Methodology before tools. Professional practice before shortcuts.

Law enforcement intelligence

Experience using intelligence methods in operational environments where process and judgement matter.

Corporate security

Applied OSINT and intelligence practice in commercial security, risk and investigative settings.

OSINT technology

Experience with the tools, platforms and data sources that shape modern open-source investigations.

Professional training

Delivered public webinars, conference sessions and structured training for investigators and analysts.

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Everything in this programme is built around one question: what will actually make someone a more confident, capable investigator?

Law enforcement intelligence
Security intelligence
OSINT vendor experience
UK & US speaker
How it works

Professional development designed to fit around your work.

Work through the programme at your own pace with structured lessons, downloadable resources, practical exercises and a certificate of completion.

Your learning dashboard

Track progress through the OSINT Practitioner Programme and return to lessons whenever you need to revisit a workflow or technique.

✓ Module 1 · Introduction
✓ Module 2 · Advanced Searching
✓ Module 3 · Social Media
▶ Module 4 · Public Records
○ Certificate locked until completion
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Bite-sized lessons

Short, focused videos that build progressively from core concepts to advanced investigative techniques.

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Downloadable resources

Checklists, worksheets and reference material you can use long after completing the course.

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Self-paced learning

Start whenever you like and complete the programme around your existing workload.

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Certificate included

Demonstrate your professional development after completing the programme.

What learners say

Practical training for real investigative work.

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One of the most useful OSINT training sessions I have attended. Clear, practical and immediately applicable.
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The focus on methodology makes this stand out. It is not just tools, it is how to approach investigations properly.
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Excellent for teams that need a shared way of thinking about public source research and reporting.
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Pricing

Choose your learning path.

Start with a single course or take the full OSINT Practitioner Programme for the complete training pathway.

Course one

OSINT Tradecraft

£300

For learners who want practical OSINT techniques and public source research skills.

  • ✓ OSINT Tradecraft course
  • ✓ Self-paced access
  • ✓ Downloadable resources
  • ✓ Certificate of completion
Start Tradecraft
Course two

Intelligence Methodology

£300

For learners who want to strengthen collection planning, source evaluation, analysis and reporting.

  • ✓ Intelligence Methodology course
  • ✓ Self-paced access
  • ✓ Downloadable resources
  • ✓ Certificate of completion
Start Methodology
Recommended pathway

OSINT Practitioner Programme

£500

The full programme combining practical OSINT tradecraft with intelligence methodology.

  • ✓ OSINT Tradecraft
  • ✓ Intelligence Methodology
  • ✓ Full programme certificate
  • ✓ Best value route
Start the Programme

Need training for your team?

Contact us about multi-user licensing, centralised billing and organisational training for teams that need a shared OSINT methodology.

✓ Multi-user access
✓ Organisational onboarding
✓ Shared investigation language
✓ Consistent reporting standards
FAQ

Questions before you start?

Practical answers for individuals and teams considering the OSINT Practitioner Programme.

Who is the programme designed for?

The programme is designed for investigators, analysts, corporate security professionals, compliance teams, journalists and anyone who uses public information professionally. Whether you're new to OSINT or looking to strengthen existing workflows, the training provides structured, repeatable methods grounded in professional investigative practice.

Do I need any prior experience in OSINT or intelligence analysis?

No prior experience is required. The programme starts with foundational OSINT tradecraft and progresses into professional investigative methodology and analytical techniques, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to update their workflows.

How is the training delivered?

All virtual training is delivered online and on demand. You can log in anytime to watch lessons, download resources and track your progress. There are no live attendance requirements, allowing you to complete the programme at your own pace.

How much time should I set aside to complete the programme?

The full programme contains more than 20 hours of training. Most learners complete it over several weeks, although you can progress entirely at your own pace.

Are the techniques and examples relevant to UK investigations?

Yes. While the methods apply globally, the course includes UK-specific considerations, datasets and legal frameworks, ensuring relevance for investigators working in or with UK data sources while teaching investigative principles that apply internationally.

Can this training be used for team or corporate development?

Absolutely. Many organisations use this programme to standardise OSINT and intelligence practices across their workforce.

Does the training include specific tools or platforms?

We teach methodologies rather than software. The course uses a range of platforms to demonstrate concepts, but the emphasis is on transferable investigative skills that remain valuable regardless of which tools you use.

Is this course recognised by any professional bodies?

The programme is widely used by security and intelligence professionals. While it is not a formal qualification, it demonstrates verifiable, practitioner-level training aligned with professional intelligence standards.

What payment options are available?

You can pay securely online using major debit and credit cards. For team or corporate purchases, we can provide an invoice or purchase order on request.

Build OSINT capability that goes beyond search techniques.

Start the OSINT Practitioner Programme and learn the tradecraft, methodology and reporting habits behind stronger public source investigations.

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