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ProQual Level 3 Award in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

An advanced, accredited OSINT programme designed to broaden practical research skills across search, social platforms, verification, automation and dark-web research.

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ProQual Level 1 Award in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) - Online
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START Date
Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am
Total Modules
10
Mode of Training
  • Online
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ProQual Level 1 Award in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) – Online
This online course can be started immediately following the purchase and is not set within any set dates. This allows you to remain flexible and complete the training alongside other work and life commitments. Take this course from the comfort of your own home or office using Moodle, our easy-to-use course delivery tool.
£825.00
START DATE
Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am
END Date
Dec 31, 2026 5:00 pm
£825.00 per ticket.​
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Description

This Ofqual approved, accredited course will introduce you into the world of open source intelligence (OSINT) and provide you with the vital initial steps to obtain improved results from your research. It will explain how the fundamental components of the internet work, such as web browsers and search engines. It will explore boolean searches and how to get focused results from your research. The course is practically based with students learning to build complex search strings within search engines to enable focused results. It will explore legal, welfare and security aspects in a broad context. It will focus on using OSINT in different areas such as people, images, videos, organisations and places.

Benefits

This qualification is an introduction to open source research and intelligence (OSINT). It will explore the fundamental methods used to conduct open source research and is designed for people entering any profession where internet research is needed. It will enhance a student’s online research capability as you discover the hidden functionality available within search engines and gain an awareness of the depth of freely available tools and resources.

Intended Audience

The qualification is suitable for anyone whose work involves research conducted on the internet including recruitment, due diligence, threat monitoring, intelligence analysis, warning and reporting, investigation, KYC or as part of a company security team.

Ability

No previous experience is required.

Language

The course will be taught in English. All students will need to prove an ability to speak good English.

Delivery Style

Online students will be provided with a secure link to our internationally respected training delivery portal “Moodle” with video teaching, examples and case studies with online support and feedback to succeed. A personal tutor will be on hand to support them.

Duration

Online students can pace their studies for themselves and work at whatever time suits them – typically, achieving course completion in the range of 2 weeks to 1 month from enrolment.

Assessment

Students will be assessed throughout the course and all assignments will be completed online. The tutor will support them through this process.

PRACTICALITIES
As an approved ProQual supplier, we are proud to offer a range of high-quality, nationally recognised certifications that meet the needs of individuals and organisations across various intelligence and investigation sectors. With ProQual’s robust quality assurance framework, we can ensure that our learners receive the best possible training and assessment experience, leading to recognised and respected qualifications.  
 
Accreditation for IMSL training courses is significant for several reasons: 
 
  • Recognition and credibility: Accreditation ensures that the training course meets industry standards. 
  • Employability: Transferrable skills acquired through our courses increase employability and career development. Equally, by hiring accredited employees, employers can reduce the need for additional training and development programs.
  • Employer value: Equips employers with trust that employees have the necessary skills and competencies to perform their job roles with impact and add value.
  • Quality assurance: Associated public bodies, Ofqual and ProQual, set and enforce quality standards for training. They ensure a process of regular reviews and updates to maintain accreditation, ensuring that courses stay current and relevant. 
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MODULES

Please note that this course will have covered all of the modules in the ProQual Level 1 Award in Open Source Intelligence course and will subsequently build on those core skills.

Environment

We ensure you have a thorough understanding of the internet and its component parts, which is explained in a non-technical way to make it easy to understand.

Legal & Welfare

We highlight the issues and considerations that need to be addressed during any research. We look at ethical, moral and legal considerations and touch on GDPR and its impacts.

Search Techniques

We explain and practice the use of search operators using Boolean search strings. We highlight the power of Boolean searching and demonstrate this with a wealth of examples.

Security

We highlight the risks faced by the online researcher and demonstrate best practise to mitigate online security threats.

Tools and Resources

We examine free tools and resources which allow researchers to take the next step in developing their own tradecraft skills.

Browsers & Search Engines

We ensure that you understand the different types of search engines and browsers – and how to get the most optimum results from them.

Localised Searching

This module examines the use of language, browser settings and technical tools to immerse the analyst into a remote location to best understand that environment.

Video & Image Searching

We examine different media types and how to effectively utilise resources to investigate and explore video and imagery media content.

Investigating People

We look at workflows designed to explore the opportunities available when researching individuals, looking at names, usernames, mobile numbers and email addresses.

Investigating Organisations

We look at workflows designed to safely explore the opportunities available when researching organisations, looking at databases and other resources that can assist an intelligence requirement.

Searching Places

We use government and commercial databases, crowdsourced geospatial tools and online mapping tools to provide situational awareness in a geographical area.

Content Capture

We demonstrate tools that will allow the analyst to capture online material before it is removed and discuss the processes to capture content to reach evidential standards.

Source Verification

We explore the need to seek verification of research results and the checks and balances that can be put in place before content is reported.

DETAILS
  • Mode of Training: Online
  • Start Date: Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am
  • End Date: Dec 31, 2026 5:00 pm
  • Number of Modules: 10
  • Cost: £825.00
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