Micro-credential OSINT & Social Engineering | CYBERSECURITY & CLOUD duration Part-time
The OSINT & Social Engineering course provides practical and up-to-date training on techniques for collecting and analyzing information from open sources, as well as on the psychological strategies of manipulation and deception used in cyberspace.
Participants learn to use tools and methodologies to search for, verify, and interpret online data, while also strengthening their defensive awareness against social engineering attacks.
The skills acquired are highly valuable in fields such as cybersecurity, digital forensics, investigative journalism, risk management, and corporate intelligence.
At the end of the program, participants receive a micro-credential — a digital certification that officially validates the competencies gained and enhances their professional relevance.
Each letter of the acronym “SPRINT” embodies a pillar of Geeks Academy’s educational philosophy: Skill, Professional Growth, Rapid Learning, Impact, Nurturing, and Transformation.
Main Contents
UNIT 1 | Introduction to OSINT
- Introduction to Open Source Intelligence
- Methods and tools to manage OSINT activities
- The collection of evidence on the web for probatory purposes
- Search engines: what they are and how to exploit them in OSINT
- The Internet
- Social networks
- OSINT & Deep Web
- How to retrieve information from the past
- How to crystallize and forensically acquire online evidence
UNIT 2 | Social Engineering
- Search Engine
- Social Networks
- Online Communities
- Twitter, Images, Username
- People Search engine
UNIT 3 | OSINT hands-on laboratory
- OSINT analysis of multimedia files
- Creation of bait for the identification of anonymous users
- OSINT Tools and Services
- OSINT on email and email addresses
- OSINT on websites
- Social Network Intelligence
- OSINT on different sources
- How to perform OSINT searches safely: anonymity and privacy
- Introduction to anonymous networks, dark web and deep web
- Practical applications of Open Source Intelligence
Who is this course aimed at?
The OSINT & Social Engineering course is designed for anyone interested in understanding how information is collected, analyzed, and used online — from enthusiasts and cybersecurity newcomers to industry professionals.
It is suitable both for those approaching the world of open-source intelligence for the first time and for those already working in fields such as cybersecurity, digital investigation, communication, journalism, or corporate risk management, who wish to expand their operational skills.
In summary, this course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to protect information, prevent digital manipulation, and navigate the complex online ecosystem with greater awareness and security.
What will you gain from this course?
At the end of the course, you will gain:
- Operational skills in OSINT (Open Source Intelligence): You will learn how to collect, analyze, and verify information from public online sources (search engines, social networks, databases, darknet, etc.).
- The ability to recognize and counter Social Engineering techniques, understanding the psychological, communicative, and behavioral dynamics used to manipulate or extract information.
Knowledge of the most effective digital tools for conducting targeted and ethical investigations and research.
- Awareness of privacy and data security risks, essential for protecting yourself, your organization, and your professional network.
- A critical and methodological approach to information analysis, applicable in fields such as cybersecurity, intelligence, investigative journalism, HR, and risk management.
Diploma & Certifications
The course issues:
- The "DIPLOMA Geeks Academy" certificate.
- The "DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT," a bilingual document in Italian and English that certifies acquired competencies according to EU standards.
- A "DIGITAL BADGE" for course completion, enabled for sharing on LinkedIn's Licenses & Certifications section with "Credentials Check," allowing verification of your declared qualifications.
Career Coaching
For a period of 5 years after the conclusion of the course, you will have the chance to benefit from our Career Coaching service for free.
Over 95% of our graduates have found a job within 3 months since the end of the course!
International Experiences
To our students we offer the possibility to take part in exciting study trips in Dubai, Seoul, Milan, Rome and Singapore, where the hubs of our international network are located. These immersive experiences represent a great way to enrich students’ wealth of knowledge and increase their career opportunities.
Global Alumni Community
By joining this course, you will automatically become a member of the AGA: the Alumni Geeks Academy.
AGA is the community that gathers all our former students in order to offer them support, help them strengthen and develop professional relationships, provide them with networking opportunities and notify them about the latest job offers. The Alumni International Day represents the community’s most important international networking event, as well as a valuable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.
Teaching Arrangements & Technical Equipment
Smart Education Formula
Our teaching allows you to easily study where and when you want, even if you work and have little time. The lessons can be held on-site or in a part-time Live Online formula by teachers in presence and are recorded to allow you to watch them again in streaming on our e-learning platform. Classes are scheduled in the evening (e.g., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 21:00–22:40) and/or on weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–13:20 and 14:10–17:40)*.
The curriculum includes hands-on exercises, virtual labs, and all learning materials.
All times refer to 50-minute academic hours.
*UTC+2 (Rome)
E-learning Platform
Our flexible approach allows you to study wherever and whenever you want, even if you work and do not have much time.
All lessons are delivered OnlineLive by qualified teachers, and are recorded in real time to give you the opportunity to watch them asynchronously on our e-learning platform, in case you miss one lesson or you want to review some contents. Among other things, on the platform you will also find many useful materials for self-studying, such as self-assessment tests, exercises and exam simulations.
Minimum hardware requirements
Notebook: 64-bitdual core on x86-64 CPU | 8GB RAM | O.S. Linux/Windows
Payment Method
Payment must be issued in one single solution before the beginning of the course.
The number of places available is limited
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