Professional OSINT training with Steve Adams

Train for real-world OSINT investigations.

Develop the practical methodology to plan, collect, verify, analyse and report publicly available information through structured training with Steve Adams.

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50+Public webinars delivered
1,000+Professionals trained
50+Lessons
Steve Adams demonstrating an OSINT workflow during virtual training
Inside the training Real platforms. Practical walkthroughs. Professional methodology.
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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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See how the training works in practice.

Preview real lessons from both sides of the programme: practical OSINT collection and the intelligence methodology used to assess and present findings.

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Intelligence Methodology Selecting the Right Intelligence Product for OSINT
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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.

OSINT Practitioner Programme Complete pathway · £500 Includes OSINT Tradecraft and Intelligence Methodology.
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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 platformActual course view
OSINT course lesson showing Link Chart Standards and the structured course curriculum
A structured curriculum, not a collection of disconnected videos.Move through practical lessons, professional methodology, downloadable resources and applied examples.
50+ lessons20+ hoursCertificate included
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.

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Career changers

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

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.
Steve Adams presenting an OSINT briefing
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Practitioner-led training Built from real investigative experience, not generic platform walkthroughs.
Why learn from Steve?

Training grounded in professional investigative work.

Steve has worked across law enforcement intelligence, corporate security, intelligence research and investigative technology, building capability and training thousands of investigators.

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?

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OSINT vendor experience
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Learner feedback

Practical training, applied in real work.

Feedback from previous learners. Names and identifying details are withheld for privacy.

01Immediately applicable
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One of the most useful OSINT training sessions I have attended. Clear, practical and immediately applicable.
AnalystTraining participant
02Methodology, not just tools
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The focus on methodology makes this stand out. It is not just tools, it is how to approach investigations properly.
InvestigatorTraining participant
03A shared approach for teams
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Excellent for teams that need a shared way of thinking about public source research and reporting.
Security leadTeam training
Pricing

Choose your learning path.

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

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OSINT Practitioner Programme

£500

The complete programme combining practical OSINT tradecraft with intelligence methodology.

  • ✓ OSINT Tradecraft
  • ✓ Intelligence Methodology
  • ✓ 50+ lessons and 20+ hours of training
  • ✓ Full programme certificate
  • ✓ Developed and taught by Steve Adams
  • ✓ Best value route
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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
  • ✓ Developed and taught by Steve Adams
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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
  • ✓ Developed and taught by Steve Adams
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Organisational access

Train your whole team with one straightforward payment.

We can enrol multiple learners together, arrange centralised payment or invoicing, and offer a fair group discount based on team size. Choose OSINT Tradecraft at £300 per individual learner or the complete Practitioner Programme at £500 before group discounts.

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✓ One payment or invoice
✓ Multiple learner enrolment
✓ Fair group discounts
✓ Shared professional methodology
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 purchased for a whole team?

Yes. We can enrol multiple learners together and arrange one central payment or invoice. Fair group discounts are available based on team size; email Steve with the approximate number of learners for a tailored price.

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?

Individuals can pay securely online when enrolling. For organisational purchases, we can arrange a single payment or invoice covering the whole group.

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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