Learn OSINT Techniques From Scratch & OSINT Certification
Master OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) techniques with over 140 hands-on lectures, learning how to discover and analyze publicly available data, including emails, phone numbers, addresses, social media platforms, leaked databases/data breaches, and more. No prior experience is required.
Last update: May 2025
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Focus: OSINT Training Courses, Penetration Testing Training Courses
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This open source intelligence osint practices course will teach you:
- OSINT Search Process:
Learn the best methods to gather actionable intelligence from public records that provide valuable insights to your target. - OSINT Techniques:
Discover emails, passwords, locations, and online profiles using open-source data. - Social Media Monitoring:
Track accounts, find hidden profiles, and analyze social media data across multiple social media channels. - Image & Map OSINT:
Use geolocation, satellite imagery, and reverse image search to uncover information. - Popular OSINT Tools:
Learn Google Dorking, Trace Labs, OnionSearch, Tweepy, DNSDumpster, h8mail, and more.
- Leaked Database Investigation:
Find, download, and analyze data leaks for sensitive data. - Search Engine Mastery:
Utilize advanced search operators and Google Dorks for deep data discovery. - OSINT Automation:
Automate OSINT investigations for faster, scalable intelligence gathering. - OSINT Reporting:
Organize and present investigation findings in clear, actionable reports. - OSINT Certification:
This course is the official training for the C|OSINT|P (certified OSINT professional) certification program.
Included in the Course
10.5 Hours of On-Demand Video
1 Downloadable Resources
1 Article
2 Practice Tests
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
OSINT Investigator
Threat Intelligence Researcher
Private Investigator
Intelligence Analyst
Journalist
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSESection : Introduction to Open Soure Intelligence
Section : Search Engines OSINT
Introduction to Search Engines OSINT
Preview
Section : Search Engine OSINT - Google Search Operators
Search : Search Engine OSINT - Bing Search Operators
Section : Digging Deeper with Alternative Search Engines
Section : Database Breaches & Leaks - Finding Passwords, Emails, Locations + More!
Section : Downloading Leak Breach Databases
Section : Building a Sock Puppet Identity for OSINT
Section : Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)
Section : Facebook OSINT
Section : Instagram OSINT
Section : Creating an OSINT Virtual Machine
Section : Twitter OSINT
Section : LinkedIn OSINT
Section : Other Social Media OSINT
Section : Username OSINT - Tracking Online Identities
Section : People OSINT - Uncovering Personal Information Online
Section : Email OSINT - Finding Email Addresses
Section : Email OSINT - Discovering Info Linked to an Email Address
Section : Phone Number OSINT - Discovering Phone Numbers
Section : Phone Number OSINT – Finding Details Behind a Number
Section : Image OSINT
Section : Image OSINT - Reverse Image Search
Section : Image OSINT - Facial Recognition
Section : Image OSINT - Geo Location Tracking
Section : Maps OSINT – Using Maps for Geolocation Analysis
Section : Website OSINT – Analyzing Website Data for Intelligence
Section : Website OSINT with OSINT TraceLabs VM
Section : Reporting
Section: Course Exam
Audio Version of Training
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Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Basic IT Skills
No Linux, programming, or hacking knowledge required
Computer with a minimum of 4GB RAM
Operating System: Windows, Apple Mac OS, or Linux
Description of This OSINT Skills Training
This comprehensive OSINT course will teach you how to uncover valuable information using open-source intelligence. With over 140 lectures, you’ll learn how to use OSINT techniques to gather data about individuals, companies, online accounts, and physical locations. Whether you're an ethical hacker, private investigator, or simply curious, this course will show you how to collect data, gather intelligence, and extract and use relevant information like a professional.
From discovering emails and phone numbers to using advanced search operators, you’ll learn how to gather and analyze data from search engines, social media, leaked databases, websites, maps, images, and more. You'll also learn how to automate OSINT tasks, leverage Artificial Intelligence for data discovery, and compile your raw data collection into clear, actionable reports.
- Use search engines and custom operators for powerful data discovery.
- Uncover sensitive information in leaked and breached databases.
- Track social media profiles, hidden accounts, and deleted posts.
- Perform OSINT investigations with tools like Google Dorks, Spiderfoot, and Instaloader.
- Create a covert (Sock Puppet) account for anonymous OSINT activities.
- Write comprehensive OSINT reports to present findings professionally.
- Understand how exposed information can be considered security threats.
- Prepare for the Certified Open Source Intelligence Professional (C|OSINT|P) exam.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to conduct professional OSINT investigations, collect information, and analyze it effectively.
Who Is This Course For
This course is perfect for ethical hackers, intelligence analysts, security professionals, private investigators, journalists, those in the intelligence community, and anyone interested in learning how to legally gather information using OSINT techniques.
Course Instructor
ZAID AL QURAISHI
Zaid Al-Quraishi is an accomplished ethical hacker, pentester, and computer scientist passionate about hacking and breaking the rules ethically. With extensive experience in ethical hacking, Zaid began creating video tutorials for iSecur1ty in 2009, earning positive feedback that led to his promotion as an editor. He is also a member of iSecur1ty's penetration testing team.
In 2013, Zaid launched his first online course at iSecur1ty's training center, receiving outstanding learner reviews. Motivated by this success, Zaid developed additional courses, all of which have been well-received.
Zaid's teaching method is primarily example-based. He begins by explaining the theory behind each technique and then demonstrates its application in real-life situations, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of ethical hacking practices.
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Testimonials
Michelle J.
Saad's explanations and examples shown in the videos were very clear and easy to understand. I will be using this course as a reference tool in the near future.
Alexander Dave F.
This is a great course for learning about OSINT techniques and tools. This will definitely serve as a go-to resource for any OSINT work that I'll do.
Ivan Elpidio Matos D.
I'm really excited about everything I have seen so far , I have a hunch that is going to be amazing :)
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