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, and 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 and Q&A). Expect practical demonstrations, live tools, and 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, and security
✅ Public sector analysts, enforcement officers, and 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 and more accurately.
You Will Learn:
How search engines work (and how they differ)
How to use advanced operators and 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, and verify digital content
Ideal For: Anyone who needs to check the authenticity of visual or written content online.
You Will Learn:
How to locate and examine online images and videos
How to track down and analyse documents
Tools for verification and digital forensics
Techniques for metadata analysis and reverse image/video searching
Includes hands-on demo of tools and 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 and explore site history
Tools for capturing and monitoring websites for evidence
Includes walkthroughs using real websites and case examples.
4. Researching Social Media
Investigate safely across social platforms
Ideal For: Anyone who needs to investigate or extract intelligence from social media lawfully.
You Will Learn:
How to build anonymous or covert research profiles
How to locate social media accounts and public data
Platform-specific techniques (Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
How to record and 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 (and what it isn’t)
When and why it’s used for investigations
How to access it safely using Tor
How to discover, explore, and record hidden sites
Legal and operational safety tips
Includes live demonstration of the Tor Browser and Dark Web examples.
What Delegates Say
“Brilliant and 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 and useful. Virtual delivery worked well despite connection issues.”
– Intelligence Officer
“Fantastic, very professional and 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 and your preferred dates.
In-House or Bespoke Delivery
Looking for team training or a customised session?
We can tailor sessions to your needs and 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 and 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.
Simply email us at enquiries@opsimathy.co.uk, and we’ll be happy to put you in touch with a trusted training partner as a potential client.