Added April 5, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman

O'fallon, MO · Apr 13, 2026 · 9 hours · $225.00

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.

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Steven Matchett
MD

Excellent class for enhancing your investigations utilizing open source information. Instructor was knowledgeable and provided numerous FREE sites and tools.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kathleen Atkinson
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Hands down the best OSINT training I have taken. Nick gives you tools that actually work, pathways to finding information, and even tools for you to keep yourself safe on the internet. I recommend this class to anyone working with OSINT and social media.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Jones
MD

Awesome class and training!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew Teeter
MD
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Awesome class, wish this was several days! Instructor was very knowledgeable about the material and passionate. Definitely could tell he genuinely cares about the subject and wants other colleagues to know the information. Highly recommended this course to all LEO’s!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Marcy Plimack
MD

Probably the most relevant and informative open source class I’ve taken

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kiara Howard
MD
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From the material, to the instructor this class was so fun and filled with a lot of information that I can use on a day to day basis. The presentation was rewarding and it helped me to stay engaged. Thank you so much for your dedication.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Cassandra Holdsclaw
MD

Nick's training on Social Media is very informative and interesting. This training should be a requirement for everyone in law enforcement.

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Megan Curry
MD

Very informative! Awesome presentation

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Charles Almer
MD

Nick was great, incredibly knowledgeable and excellent delivery! Some of the most valuable and applicable training I have had as a member of BPD.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kenny Robles
MD
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I recently completed this OSINT training course and definitely recommend it across the board. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and presented
in a clear, practical, and engaging way

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Dejoun Smith
MD

Incredibly informative training and the instructor really knows how to keep the audience engaged.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kalvin Thorntkn
MD

This class was awesome. It’s a must have

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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