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Professional training course · SM-017
Corporate Intelligence and Open-Source Investigation
Open-source intelligence allows organisations to research individuals, companies, threats and risks using publicly available information. It supports due diligence…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Open-source intelligence allows organisations to research individuals, companies, threats and risks using publicly available information. It supports due diligence, investigations, threat assessment and security planning.
This LLMI course covers OSINT methods, search techniques, social media and corporate records research, verification, analysis and reporting, legal and ethical boundaries and operational security. Participants complete practical research tasks.
Course Objectives
Explain corporate intelligence and OSINT applications
Use advanced search techniques
Research companies, individuals and assets
Verify and analyse information
Report intelligence findings
Respect legal, ethical and privacy boundaries
Target Audience
Security and investigations professionals
Compliance and due diligence analysts
Risk managers
Fraud investigators
Corporate intelligence analysts
Journalists and researchers
Course Methodology
Hands-on research exercises
Demonstrations
Case studies
Reporting workshop
Ethics discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Corporate Intelligence
- Uses of intelligence
- Intelligence cycle
- Requirements
- Legal and ethical boundaries
- Exercise: Intelligence requirements
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2Day 2: Search Techniques
- Advanced search
- Archives
- Specialised databases
- Language and regional sources
- Lab: Search exercises
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3Day 3: Research Targets
- Company research
- People research
- Social media
- Asset tracing basics
- Lab: Due diligence research
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4Day 4: Verification and Analysis
- Source evaluation
- Verification
- Link analysis
- Bias
- Case study: OSINT investigation
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5Day 5: Reporting and Security
- Intelligence reports
- Operational security
- Data protection
- Quality
- Capstone: Intelligence report
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Corporate Intelligence and Open-Source Investigation course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Corporate Intelligence and Open-Source Investigation course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Rome. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Dubai, Istanbul, Madrid.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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