Added April 17, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman

Boylston, MA · Oct 5, 2026 · 8 hours · $249.00

Instructor

Nick Jerman

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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.

Reviews for this course

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Donnie Wadden
NS · Attended 1/29/2025

Eye opener in regards to social media training and info overload but has practical applications for law enforcement. As SRO and involved in source development great resource

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brandon Mills
SD · Attended 1/29/2025

Great Webinar. Provided a lot of useful open source tools to help locate individuals. Appreciated the information about Facebook marketplace!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Courtney Anderson
KS · Attended 1/29/2025

Great Class

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Jen Hartman
IN · Attended 1/29/2025

Great info to help investigators learn the basics of social media use for investigative purposes.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Mark Miller
MD · Attended 1/29/2025

Awesome class. Lots of usable info

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Joshua Brooks
PA · Attended 1/29/2025

Nick is a fantastic instructor and I can’t wait to take the eight hour class some time soon.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew Kreusel
TX · Attended 1/29/2025

Very informative and learned some cool new tricks.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tommy Mason
OK · Attended 1/29/2025

Great class

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Alice Fletcher
FL · Attended 1/29/2025

This training was super helpful and I very much appreciate it!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Shuster
OH · Attended 1/29/2025

Awesome class !!

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Kolby White
ID · Attended 1/29/2025

Great class, it was only an hour and I learned a ton!!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob Oxendale
SC · Attended 1/13/2025

Nick Jerman is a wealth of information and very good at presenting the information he knows. I would recommend this class to anyone as we live in an age when social media is tied into nearly every investigation.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Burger
NC · Attended 1/13/2025

This class has opened my eyes on so much that I didn’t even realize that I was not aware of.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cody Jordan
NC · Attended 1/13/2025

This course is a must if you are any sort of investigator looking to identify persons, accounts, associates and how to navigate numerous online databases.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josiah McComb
SC · Attended 1/13/2025

Very straight forward and easy to follow teaching while containing very detailed and helpful content.

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Colby Phillips
VA · Attended 1/9/2025
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Great class. I didn't realize how little I knew about this subject until I was in the class. Material was presented in an easy to understand, practical fashion to allow immediate application of techniques. I highly recommend this course to anyone that is involved in investigating social media or tracking someone down. A+

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shabbir Waheed
VA · Attended 1/9/2025
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The class was a wealth of knowledge that is very applicable to modern policing. I recommend this class for anyone in law enforcement regardless of their role wanting to expand their knowledge on open source investigations.

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Linda Bagwell
MD · Attended 1/9/2025

This course was more informational than I thought it would be. There are so many resources I did not know about that are available for free.

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Amanda Sayas
NV · Attended 9/20/2024

This class was great. Nick was extremely attentive and helpful. Very engaging and had great content. Very knowledgeable and yet welcomed other’s opinions. Super refreshing.

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Gaylon Boeve
NV · Attended 9/20/2024

Awesome pertinent info

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Lane King
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Extremely useful and beneficial source if you are wanting to look into social media and open source investigations. Presentation was also excellent.

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Steve Ward
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Loads of useful information.

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Carlos Leary
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

The class was great very informative And will be a great exit for me completed my criminal investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Javier Mendizabal
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Good class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dawud Sabater
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Great class for a novice or seasoned investigator.

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