beginner On-Site
OSINT
$0
About Course
Hands-on Open Source Intelligence training. Plan, gather, verify, and analyze public data, guided by OPSEC. Balance methodology, tools, and real cases. Ethics are core.Instructor
The training is taught by OSINT experts from journalism. They use real cases and clear steps, with guided labs, so every class is practical. You build a personal toolkit and practice ethical verification. You get direct feedback. You finish with repeatable workflows, a small portfolio of case studies, and a clear path to advanced OSINT.Objectives
By the end of this bootcamp, participants will be able to:Understand OSINT principles, ethics, and investigation workflows
Plan and execute OSINT investigations using structured methodologies
Collect, verify, and analyze open-source information effectively
Perform media verification, geolocation, and chronolocation
Apply OPSEC and digital privacy best practices
Conduct people, company, and asset investigations using open sources
Analyze relationships and networks using OSINT tools
Produce clear, reproducible, and well-sourced intelligence reports
Features
Hands-on, case-based OSINT training
Real-world investigations and guided labs
Focus on workflows, not just tools
Media verification, geolocation, and HUMINT in depth
Strong emphasis on ethics and OPSEC
Beginner–Intermediate friendly (no prior OSINT required)
Expert-led sessions with direct feedback
Personal OSINT toolkit and repeatable workflows
Certificate and exam-based digital badge
Clear pathway to advanced OSINT specializations
Requirements
Minimum Laptop Specifications:
- CPU: Intel i5 (7th Generation or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher
- RAM: 8 GB or more.
Minimum Knowledge:
- Basic computer usage.
- Basic English skills.
Module 01: OSINT Essentials
01.1: What is OSINT, skills, mindset
01.2: Tool categories and how to use them
01.3: Managing information in context
01.4: Advantages, risks, misconceptions
01.5: How to plan an OSINT investigation
Module 02: Search Engine OSINT and Fact-checking
02.1: Planning and scoping investigations
02.2: Advanced search (filters, site:, filetype:, time, language)
02.3: Archives (Wayback, Archive.today, search with Google Dork)
02.4: Verification methods and metadata analysis
02.5: Image/video manipulation checks (InVID, EXIF, PhotoForensics, AI/Not)
Labs: verify images, videos, and claims with real cases
Module 03: Introduction to Digital Privacy (OPSEC)
03.1: Privacy basics and digital footprint
03.2: Digital assets and identity protection
03.3: Protect your data, files and digital assets with account hygiene & breach hygiene.
03.4: Internet fundamentals and common threats (VPN, ad blockers, Ghostery)
03.5: Create your sock puppets to protect your identity and reduce your digital footprint.
Module 04: Geolocation & Image Verification
04.1: Search inputs and what to extract from images
04.2: Reverse image search stack (Google, Bing, Yandex, TinEye, InVID)
04.3: Geolocation via maps and landmarks (Google Maps/Earth, satellite)
04.4: Chronolocation with SunCalc and shadow analysis
04.5: Map types and platforms (OpenStreetMap, Mapillary, Liveuamap, GovMap)
04.6: Disaster maps and satellite tools (FIRMS, Zoom Earth, Sentinel Hub)
Labs: end-to-end geo/chrono verification exercises
Module 05: Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
05.1: Start from identifiers (name, photo, email, phone, address)
05.2: Objective setting and hypothesis building
05.3: People search tools (Whitepages, OpenSanctions, Crunchbase)
05.4: Monitoring and archiving (Wayback, Archive.today)
05.5: Social platform queries (X, Instagram, LinkedIn; usernames, emails, phones)
Labs: person-of-interest discovery and verification
Module 06: Tracking Ships and Planes
06.1: Maritime AIS/VMS basics; historical AIS analysis
06.2: IMO/MMSI use; webcams/live feeds for visual confirmation
06.3: Aircraft tracking: HEX codes, tail numbers
06.4: Handling transponder gaps; satellite and ground sources
Labs: real-time tracking and verification
Module 07: Tracking Companies and Offshore Leaks
07.1: Core company data and stakeholder mapping
07.2: Tools: Google, LinkedIn, registries; Crunchbase, ZoomInfo, OpenCorporates
07.3: Offshore databases (Offshore Leaks, Double Offshore)
07.4: ResourceContracts, ResourceProjects
Labs: structure analysis, fund tracking, case studies
Customer Reviews
See what our customers are saying
A
Ahmed K.
This course exceeded my expectations. The hands-on investigations made OSINT concepts very clear and easy to follow.
S
Sara M.
Very practical. I liked how everything was explained step by step using real examples.
O
Omar R.
Yes. I just emphasize that the use of Photoshop, for non-users, becomes difficult to follow. What requires a course to master it. Safe and very didactic teacher.
M
Mariam A.
I had no background in OSINT before joining. The course starts from zero and builds confidence quickly.
What are the system requirements for this training?
You will need a laptop with at least Intel i5 (7th Gen or higher) or Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB RAM or more. Basic computer usage skills and basic English proficiency are also required.
Is this training suitable for beginners?
Yes! This training is designed for beginners who want to learn OSINT fundamentals. We start from the basics and gradually build up to more advanced concepts through hands-on practice.
What tools will I learn to use?
You will learn to use a wide range of OSINT tools for advanced search, fact-checking, image and video verification, geolocation, social media investigations, ship and aircraft tracking, and network analysis using publicly available platforms and datasets.
Is the course available online or in-person?
The course is delivered fully online, allowing participants to attend from anywhere while still benefiting from live instruction, guided labs, and interactive exercises.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes! Upon successfully completing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion.
What language is the bootcamp taught in?
The training is delivered entirely in Arabic, making it accessible and easier to understand for Arabic-speaking students. However, basic English skills are helpful as many technical terms and tools use English.
7 Modules
Certificate Example
Badge Example
