Corporate Intelligence and Open-Source Investigation (SM-017) Training Course

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 or online

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

1Day 1: Corporate Intelligence

Uses of intelligence
Intelligence cycle
Requirements
Legal and ethical boundaries
Exercise: Intelligence requirements

2Day 2: Search Techniques

Advanced search
Archives
Specialised databases
Language and regional sources
Lab: Search exercises

3Day 3: Research Targets

Company research
People research
Social media
Asset tracing basics
Lab: Due diligence research

4Day 4: Verification and Analysis

Source evaluation
Verification
Link analysis
Bias
Case study: OSINT investigation

5Day 5: Reporting and Security

Intelligence reports
Operational security
Data protection
Quality
Capstone: Intelligence report

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.

Can I take Corporate Intelligence and Open-Source Investigation online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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.

Corporate Intelligence and Open-Source Investigation

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