Applied Disinformation Investigations with OSINT

The Art of How Social Media is Used to Weaponise Information

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Learn Practical Skills to Combat Fake News and Disinformation Today

Our Applied Disinformation Investigations with OSINT course is a world-first course that provides researchers, analysts and practitioners with the practical skills to collect, analyse and take action against disinformation, misinformation and fake news. We teach you tangible skills on how to validate & verify information, how to collect your own data sets on troll bot networks, how to analyse using comprehensive visualisation tools to derive meaning from the information and how to establish a repeatable workflow through methodologies to support your mission.

Our course is designed for people looking to extend their theoretical understanding of information operations by focusing on the applied aspect of how disinformation occurs and the technical skills required to take action. We cover introductory theory and explore actor intent and capabilities, and then pivot to the core learning objectives around real-world skills development in the information environment. We focus on the tactical practitioner to generate counter-disinformation skills and develop a pathway for becoming your own fact checker.

Move beyond theoretical understandings but equipping yourself with the skills to operate effectively in the modern information society and combat disinformation head-on.


Check out our curriculum below for all the amazing things you will learn throughout this course.


Course Curriculum


  Course Overview
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  Introduction to Disinformation
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  Validation & Verification
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Your Instructor


Chris Poulter
Chris Poulter

Chris has extensive experience working in military and law enforcement environments with a proven background in delivering open source intelligence training to multi-national teams that service strategic, operational and tactical objectives. He understands the nexus between physical and digital operating environments which positions him as a leader in delivering world class OSINT training.


As the Founder & CEO of OSINT Combine, Chris has a proven history of providing top quality & leading edge open source intelligence techniques across the globe & enjoys sharing that knowledge through effective training programs.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish for each module
How long do I have access to the course?
You will have 12 months of access to the content. Cancel your subscription anywhere up to the 12-month mark if you are satisfied with your learning outcomes.
What if I need help with the practical part of the course?
We want to give you the knowledge you paid for. We will happily answer any questions you have about the content and techniques as best we can. If you want 1-on-1 or group tutoring, we can also facilitate additional instructor-led courses.
Do I need any pre-existing knowledge of disinformation to get started?
Nope. We take you from the very start to give a high-level overview of information operations and disinformation; then take you directly into how to collect, analyse and validate the information in the online environment. Note, this course is not a theoretical course on information operations or warfare, we focus instead on the tangible skills.
What about completion certificates?
You bet! You will receive a certificate of completion with a serial number once you have finished the course