4-Day Live Virtual Training
September 16–19, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time
Led by Kirby Plessas, President & CEO, Plessas Experts Network
Whether you’re an investigator, journalist, researcher, analyst, or just OSINT-curious—this four-day, hands-on training will take your skills to the next level.
Learn how to locate, verify, and analyze information from across the open web using professional techniques and real-world tools. This isn’t a webinar — it’s live, immersive training designed for active participation and immediate application.
Day 1: OSINT Foundations & OPSEC
Operational security for investigators
Digital footprints and how to avoid them
Advanced Google search techniques
Evaluating websites and tracing infrastructure
Day 2: Research Tools & Account Setup
Custom search engines and browser extensions
Creating and maintaining research accounts
People search workflows and resources
Day 3: Social Media Investigations
Investigative techniques for X, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat
Deep search tips for Facebook, Reddit, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Investigating Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, and emerging platforms
Day 4: Images, Metadata & Automation
Reverse image search and file metadata
AI-assisted analysis
Setting up RSS feeds and automation for monitoring
Final Q&A, evaluations, and resource sharing
Investigators and analysts (public or private sector)
Journalists, researchers, and compliance professionals
Anyone needing real, actionable OSINT skills
No prior experience required.
β 4 full days of live virtual training via Zoom
β Downloadable course materials & reference handouts
β One-year access to the Plessas Academy training portal
β Certificate of Completion
β Ongoing email support for follow-up questions
“Kirby’s training is the best OSINT course I’ve taken—practical, current, and full of real examples.”
– Law Enforcement Analyst
“I use what I learned from this course every day in my fraud investigations.”
– Corporate Investigator
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