Social Media and Open Source Investigations

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About this course

How often is Social Media and Open Source Investigations scheduled?
New sessions appear as soon as providers post them.
Is Social Media and Open Source Investigations available online or on-demand?
Many titles are offered as virtual or self-paced—check the Upcoming list and the Online/On-Demand pages.
Will I receive a certificate or POST credit?
Varies by provider and state—see the class page or contact the organizer.

Course Description

Gain proficiency in navigating, searching, and exploiting major social media networks
Uncover the secrets of lesser-known platforms, learn to link social media accounts to investigative targets, identify who is behind usernames, and harness the power of current OSINT websites and advanced search techniques to gather intelligence
Best practices to keep yourself and your family safe online

Beyond the basics, delve into essential topics such as utilizing software and applications post-training, preserving data for court admissibility, and mastering the intricacies of crafting subpoenas and search warrants for social media data

Discover numerous FREE resources to support your ongoing investigations
Benefit extends across all positions and levels within law enforcement—from patrol officers and dispatchers to detectives, analysts, school resource officers, background investigators, supervisors, and executives—ensuring comprehensive skill enhancement for every role

Join law enforcement veteran Nick Jerman, who brings over two decades of experience specializing in Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations. This course is specifically designed for any position within law enforcement, catering to everyone from rookie officers and support staff to seasoned detectives and agency leadership. It provides practical, comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms and OSINT techniques, empowering you to effectively combat crime in the digital age.

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Student Feedback

4.9/5.0 (256 reviews)
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11/17/2025
Kyle, TX
★★★★★

Fantastic course!

10/27/2025
Commerce, CA
★★★★★

Extremily well delivered and informational. Great class. Highly reccommend.

10/27/2025
Commerce, CA
★★★★★

Great class, very informative and engaging.

10/22/2025
St. Johns, NL
★★★★★

Very informative and will definitely use this information in my investigations

10/22/2025
St. Johns, NL
★★★★★

Nick was super informative and has a complete and superior understanding of how to operate and utilize social media with aid to LE

10/22/2025
St. Johns, NL
★★★★★

Great training, valuable take aways which can be used is just about any investigation law enforcement is conducting

10/22/2025
St. Johns, NL
★★★★★

Nick was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic.

10/22/2025
St. Johns, NL
★★★★★

Great info on how to maximize information available through open source.

10/22/2025
St. Johns, NL
★★★★★

Very informative - a lot of useful information and resources were provided. Instructor is energetic and provided clear instruction. I’d recommend.

10/22/2025
St. Johns, NL
★★★★★

Excellent content and presentation for current investigstions