Professional Certificate in Cyber Investigations

What you will be able to do

• Explain what cyber intelligence and cyber investigations are and how they differ
• Conduct lawful, ethical online investigations and document them defensibly
• Apply digital and mobile forensics basics, including chain of custody
• Recognize and investigate online fraud, account takeover, and e-commerce scams
• Use OSINT and social media intelligence responsibly to support a case

What is inside

6 modules, 24 lessons. Each module ends in a graded quiz.

1. 01

   Foundations of Cyber Intelligence and Investigations

   An entry point into the world of cyber investigations that explains what cyber intelligence is, how a cyber investigator thinks and works, the range of cybercrime you will encounter, and how to turn questions into a structured, lawful investigative plan.

   4 lessons · 8 quiz questions

2. 02

   Legal and Ethical Foundations of Cyber Investigations

   A practical guide to the legal limits, privacy rules, and ethical standards that govern online investigations, so you can collect evidence lawfully, document it defensibly, and conduct yourself professionally. You will learn how to tell lawful collection from unlawful access, respect privacy and jurisdiction, and work appropriately with law enforcement.

   4 lessons · 8 quiz questions

3. 03

   Digital and Mobile Forensics Essentials

   A practical introduction to where digital evidence lives, how mobile devices store rich investigative artifacts, and how to collect, preserve, and document that evidence so it stands up to scrutiny. You will learn chain of custody, hashing, and the categories of tools investigators rely on, all framed for lawful, defensive work.

   4 lessons · 8 quiz questions

4. 04

   Online Crime and Fraud Investigations

   A practical guide to recognizing online fraud schemes, spotting red flags in e-commerce and account takeover cases, understanding hacking from an investigator viewpoint, and following the money to build a defensible fraud case file.

   4 lessons · 8 quiz questions

5. 05

   OSINT and Social Media Intelligence

   A practical, ethics-first introduction to open source intelligence and social media investigations, covering research workflow, search and archive techniques, foundational image, username, email, and domain research, deception detection, and proper evidence documentation.

   4 lessons · 8 quiz questions

6. 06

   Deep Web, Advanced Search, and Casework

   A plain-English, lawful guide to understanding the surface, deep, and dark web, sharpening your advanced search and tracking skills, protecting yourself with research hygiene, and turning scattered findings into a clear investigative report through an end-to-end mini case.

   4 lessons · 8 quiz questions