Disinformation: Detecting, Collecting and Analysing

The Art of How Social Media is Used to Weaponise Information.

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Learn Practical Skills to Combat Disinformation

Our course, Disinformation: Detecting, Collecting, and Analyzing, equips researchers, analysts, and practitioners with essential skills to identify, analyse, and combat inauthentic content online. We teach practical techniques for validating and verifying information, collecting data on troll bot networks, using advanced visualisation tools for analysis, and establishing effective workflows.

Designed for those seeking to apply theoretical knowledge of information operations, our course begins with foundational theory, explores actor intent and capabilities, and emphasises hands-on skill development in the information environment. Participants will gain tactical expertise in countering disinformation and learn to become proficient verifying online information.

Move beyond theory and gain the practical skills needed to navigate and combat disinformation effectively in today's information landscape.

Explore our curriculum below to discover what you'll learn in this comprehensive course.


Our course has been reviewed and updated to meet the requirements of the current online environment and best practice. Our NEW course was released on the 15th Aug 2024.

Course Curriculum


  2024 Course Overview
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  2024 Disinformation Actor Intent and Capability
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  2024 Analysing Disinformation Networks
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  2024 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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  Introduction to Disinformation (module to be retired and replaced)
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  Validation & Verification (module to be retired and replaced)
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  Content Monitoring (module to be retired and replaced)
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Your Instructor


OSINT Combine
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Our Training Team

The OSINT Combine training team is led by our Head of Training, Jacob Hunter. Jacob held several roles at Victoria Police including Victim Identification Specialist with the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team, and he was a Senior Instructor of Open-Source Investigations. Jacob begun his intelligence career in the Australian Army deploying to the Middle East and developing intelligence products for CBRN and IED threats.

Jemma is a Senior OSINT Training Specialist, with extensive experience as an intelligence analyst, and has held various cyber roles in the intelligence community. Jemma has delivered OSINT training and development for several Australian Government Agencies.

Mat is a Senior OSINT Trainer with OSINT Combine. Mat was a Senior Instructor at Victoria Police where he developed and conducted training in Open-Source Investigations. Mat has also held various roles during his career with the Australian Army.

Our great team is supported by our CEO Chris Poulter and numerous members of OSINT Combine.


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