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

Social media has changed the game for cops, and knowing how to use it effectively is key to staying ahead of criminals. This course gives officers the tools to navigate the digital world, gather intelligence, and build stronger cases. Led by expert instructor Nick Jerman, Social Media and Open-Source Investigations helps you master online investigations while keeping yourself—and your family—safe. You’ll learn how to track down users across multiple platforms, link accounts, analyze images for hidden clues, and preserve critical data for court. The course also covers the essential tools, apps, and legal steps you need to make sure everything you gather stands up in court.

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Student Feedback

4.9/5.0 (256 reviews)
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2/10/2025
Na, NA
★★★★☆

This is such an informative class! Nick Jerman is a very knowledgeable and entertaining instructor. I would have loved for this to be an in-person course as opposed to Zoom, but it was still easy to participate and chat throughout.

2/10/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

Mind blown on the information I’ve obtained from this course! It’s a lot of information ! But Nick provides the material!

2/10/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

Great sites to utilize in my searches for officers

2/10/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

Nick provided us with unbelievably valuable resources for investigations that I've never even heard of. Amazing class!

2/10/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

Great course!

2/10/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

Great class, lots of information and resources

2/10/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

Kept us engaged and did a great job.

1/29/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

This course was very informative and look forward to taking Jerman's 8 hour course in the future.

1/29/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

The class was very eye opening and provided helpful web instructions on how to initiate investigations.

1/29/2025
Na, NA
★★★★★

Great jumping off point for learning how to best utilize open source intel.