Welcome to our OSINT Beginner’s Course.

This is a preparatory module for our University Level Four Accredited Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) course.

It is important we ensure that everyone starting the OSINT course has a basic understanding of web browsers, search engines, capture tools and social networks. For example, can you outline the difference between a web browser and a search engine? This preparatory module contains course specific prerequisite material and students are expected to understand this material to ensure everyone commences learning on an equal standing. This beginner’s course is also useful for anyone who wants a basic understanding of the internet and the world wide web.

Course Content

  1. 1

    • Introduction

    • Navigating this Course
  2. 2

    • The Internet & the World Wide Web

    • A brief history of the world wide web by CERN

    • The Internet and the World Wide Web: Part Two

    • What is the world wide web? By TedEd

    • End of Lesson Quiz 1
  3. 3

    • Video Capture Tools

    • How to take Screenshots on a MAC

    • How to take screenshots on a PC

    • Snip and Sketch by Tech Gumbo
  4. 4

    • Social Networking

    • What is Social Network Analysis by Duke University

    • Social Media

    • End of Lesson Quiz 2
  5. 5

    • OSINT BEGINNERS COURSE RESOURCE