Added January 16, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations

Online · Dec 14, 2026 · 8 hours · $225.00

Instructor

Nick Jerman

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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.

Reviews for this course

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Bryan Strah
NC · Attended 2/10/2025
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Awesome class with a very knowledgeable instructor. Nick was able to bring numbers of other tools and search options I not heard it before, even though I’ve taken several courses claiming to cover the same materials as his. I would highly recommend this class to any police officer looking to conduct, proactive investigations.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joseph Miegel
TX · Attended 2/10/2025

I highly recommend this course, Nick was a great instructor and provided very useful information on how to search and gather information from social media sites.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lori Antonsen
SD · Attended 2/10/2025

Nick Jerman was a fantastic instructor. He is very knowledgeable and offered wonderful tools. I can’t wait to try them.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bryann Lynch
CO · Attended 2/10/2025
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So much great information! Would have helped immensely in previous investigations if I had known all of this! Nick is an excellent presenter as well.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Miranda Oursler
OH · Attended 2/10/2025
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This training was phenomenal and provided class participants with many resources. The instructor was engaging and gave interactive examples of class topics.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Krystal White
NC · Attended 2/10/2025

Such an interesting and eye opening training.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kristin Finnigan
ID · Attended 2/10/2025

Nick did a great job providing many resources and tools we can use to aid in our investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Terry McKinney
TX · Attended 2/10/2025
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One of the best classes I have ever taken. Nick has done an amazing amount of leg work on a topic that constantly changes. Very good job!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eric Bond
UT · Attended 2/10/2025

Great class with a lot of helpful resources.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyra Radulovich
CO · Attended 2/10/2025

So much useful information. Certainly a great use of time.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brett Casey
SC · Attended 2/10/2025
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Nick is awesome and has clearly put a lot of work into his presentations. I've sat through social media classes before that don't come near the benefit that this one had.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jackie Deen
AZ · Attended 2/10/2025

Great class! So many resources to enhance investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kaylee Marquez
CO · Attended 2/10/2025

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.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Summer Giulietti
OK · Attended 2/10/2025

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

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sara Orr
OH · Attended 2/10/2025

Great sites to utilize in my searches for officers

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis Hayes
MD · Attended 2/10/2025

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

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Melissa Matuszak
CA · Attended 2/10/2025

Great course!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Federico
NJ · Attended 2/10/2025

Great class, lots of information and resources

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mckinzie Parrish
WY · Attended 2/10/2025

Kept us engaged and did a great job.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Rosanne Villarreal
TX · Attended 1/29/2025

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

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Keith Cannon
TX · Attended 1/29/2025

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

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lara Stein
NV · Attended 1/29/2025

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

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tom Levins
FL · Attended 1/29/2025

Great information

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chad Smith
MD · Attended 1/29/2025

Very informative course to navigate the social Media platforms

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lenny Hahn
WA · Attended 1/29/2025

I’ve taken several similar classes and this one provided many new tips and tricks.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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