The Canadian OSINT Centre Certification Programs

Go beyond just learning new skills—earn a professional designation that sets you apart. Our specialized, self-directed online courses provide the expert-led training you need to achieve your professional OSINT certification and advance your career.

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Level 1: OSINT Analyst Certification

Level 1: Analyst – Course One: OSINT Foundations – Tools, Tactics & Ethics

Level: Basic Modules: 15 10 Hours

Get started with the essentials. This course lays the groundwork for any OSINT investigation, introducing foundational tools, ethical considerations, and proven workflows. Whether you’re new to the field or brushing up on the basics, it’s your launchpad into the intelligence world.

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Level 1: Analyst – Course Two: Introduction to Intelligence Analysis

Level: Basic Modules: 15 10 Hours

Start thinking like an analyst. This foundational course introduces core intelligence principles, structured thinking models, and reporting logic. Ideal for students, new investigators, and anyone transitioning into intelligence roles.

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Level 1: Analyst – Course Three: Social Media & Digital Platform Investigations

Level: Basic Modules: 15 10 Hours

Unlock the secrets behind the screens. This course explores mainstream social media platforms through an investigative lens, teaching you how to gather intel, attribute activity, and uncover key details across the most-used platforms in the world.

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* To be awarded the OSINT Analyst Certification, learners must successfully complete all three Analyst-level courses and pass the final certification exam. Partial completion does not qualify for certification.

Level 2: OSINT Investigator Certification

Level 2: Investigator – Course One: Attribution & Identity Tracing

Level: Intermediate Modules: 13 9 Hours

Learn the structured process of identifying, validating, and attributing digital identities across platforms. This course equips learners with investigative techniques to track usernames, link digital trails, and confirm account ownership—all while maintaining legal and ethical standards.

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Level 2: Investigator – Course Two: Intermediate Social Media & Emerging Platforms

Level: Intermediate Modules: 14 7 Hours

Stay ahead of the curve. Investigate lesser-known platforms, analyze online behavior, and leverage advanced tools for multilingual, metadata-rich intelligence gathering. Tailored for those seeking a deeper reach in the digital space.

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Level 2: Investigator – Course Three: Geolocation & Spatiotemporal Investigations

Level: Advanced Modules: 9 4 Hours

Map the unseen. Harness the power of geospatial intelligence to locate images, verify locations, and reconstruct timelines. From triangulation to satellite tools, this course equips professionals with advanced field techniques.

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Level 3: OSINT Specialist Certification

Level 3: Specialist – Course One: Covert Investigations & Sock Puppetry

Level: Intermediate Modules: 10 5 Hours

Operate under the radar. Learn how to build and manage covert online identities, safely access restricted communities, and protect your digital footprint. A must-have course for undercover professionals and cybercrime teams.

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Level 3: Specialist – Course Two: Advanced Intelligence Analysis & Behavioral Profiling

Level: Advanced Modules: 11 6 Hours

Go beyond structured reporting with an intensive focus on behavior-driven insights. This course dives into online behavioral profiling, linguistic analysis, misinformation patterns, and advanced analytical methods. Built for professionals seeking to turn complex data into human intelligence.

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Level 3: Specialist – Course Three: Dark Web Investigations & De-anonymization

Level: Advanced Modules: 9 10 Hours

Enter the shadows. This advanced course guides you through dark web navigation, actor profiling, de-anonymization techniques, and secure data collection. Built for cybercrime investigators and national security professionals.

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Level 4: OSINT Expert Certification

Level 4: Expert – Course One: Advanced Technical OSINT

Level: Advanced Modules: 12 10 Hours

Advanced Technical OSINT is where digital curiosity meets practical skill—designed for investigators who want to go beyond browser searches and into the guts of the internet. In this course, you’ll get hands-on with web page elements, decode the basics of JavaScript and Python, navigate APIs, and harness the power of GitHub and Linux. From command line tactics to spyware detection, data scrapers to large datasets, this course empowers you with the tools to extract, process, and protect information like a true digital detective.

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