Advanced Online Investigation Techniques (OSINT) – Live Online Training

Train smarter. Investigate better. Anywhere in the world.

Whether you’re a professional investigator, journalist, compliance analyst or simply someone keen to level up your online research skills, our live online OSINT training modules deliver sharp, practical techniques you can use immediately.

Delivered personally by an experienced digital investigator via Zoom or your preferred online platform, these sessions are concise, interactive & cost-effective—no travel or accommodation needed. Ideal for home or workplace learning.

Each session lasts around 1 hour (with up to 90 mins available for deeper dives & Q&A). Expect practical demonstrations, live techniques, tools & zero waffle.

Who Is This For?

✅ Novices wanting to understand how online investigations work
✅ Professionals needing a refresher or skills upgrade
✅ Private sector organisations, compliance teams, HR & security
✅ Public sector analysts, enforcement officers & intelligence units
✅ Celebrities, private clients, or confidential learners welcome

Training Modules at a Glance

1. Advanced Online Search Techniques

Master search engines like a pro

Ideal For: Anyone who wants to uncover people, places, events, or objects online faster & more accurately.

You Will Learn:

  • How search engines work (& how they differ)
  • How to use advanced operators & Boolean logic
  • How to investigate across countries using foreign-language tools
  • Which search engines dig deeper than Google

Includes live demonstrations using real-world scenarios.

2. Researching Pictures, Video & Documents

️Find, analyse & verify digital content

Ideal For: Anyone who needs to check the authenticity of visual or written content online.

You Will Learn:

  • How to locate & examine online images & videos
  • How to track down & analyse documents
  • Tools for verification & digital forensics
  • Techniques for metadata analysis & reverse image/video searching

Includes hands-on demo of tools & workflows.

3. Researching Websites

Uncover what’s hiding behind a website

Ideal For: Anyone investigating domains, businesses, individuals or online content sources.

You Will Learn:

  • How to verify website legitimacy
  • How to identify website owners (WHOIS, DNS, metadata)
  • Techniques to recover deleted content & explore site history
  • Tools for capturing & monitoring websites for evidence

Includes walkthroughs using real websites & case examples.

4. Researching Social Media

Investigate safely across social platforms

Ideal For: Anyone who needs to lawfully investigate or extract intelligence from social media.

You Will Learn:

  • How to build anonymous or covert research profiles
  • How to locate social media accounts & public data
  • Platform-specific techniques (Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • How to record & report findings securely

Live demonstrations on navigating social platforms for intelligence.

5. Introduction to the Dark Web

️‍Explore the hidden internet – safely

Ideal For: Investigators, researchers or analysts who need to understand or access the Dark Web.

You Will Learn:

  • What the Dark Web is (& what it isn’t)
  • When & why it’s used for investigations
  • How to access it safely using Tor
  • How to discover, explore & record hidden sites
  • Legal & operational safety tips

Includes live demonstration of the Tor Browser & Dark Web examples.

What Delegates Say

“Brilliant & interesting course, a real eye-opener. No doubt Tony is an expert in this field.”
– Investigator, Regulatory Body

“More practical, day-to-day skills in two days than any other course.”
– Analyst, National Enforcement Unit

“Very informative & useful. Virtual delivery worked well despite connection issues.”
– Intelligence Officer

“Fantastic, very professional & knowledgeable. Great course, clear presentation.”
– International NGO delegate

How to Register

Email: enquiries@opsimathy.co.uk
Please let us know which session(s) you’re interested in & your preferred dates.

In-House or Bespoke Delivery

Looking for team training or a customised session?
We can tailor sessions to your needs & deliver them in-house (online). Get in touch for a private consultation:
enquiries@opsimathy.co.uk

Prefer to Book Through another Training Provider?

Tony is a trusted contract trainer for several well-known industry training companies across the UK & internationally.

If you would prefer to book your OSINT training through one of these established providers, perhaps as part of another training program or qualification, we’re happy to recommend a route that suits your procurement or organisational preferences.

Email us at enquiries@opsimathy.co.uk, we’ll be happy to put you in touch with a trusted training partner as a potential client.