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Professional Level8-10 hours

OSINT A–Z: From Data to Intelligence

Master the complete intelligence cycle from collection to dissemination. Learn the tradecraft used by professional intelligence analysts at the FBI, CIA, and private sector firms. This is the Meridin Certified OSINT Professional (MCOP) course.

20 Modules
MCOP Certificate
100% Free

What You'll Learn

Professional intelligence cycle methodology
Advanced search techniques and Boolean operators
Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) tradecraft
Deep Web and Dark Web navigation
Metadata extraction and analysis
Source evaluation and verification
Propaganda and disinformation analysis
Intelligence report writing and dissemination

The MCOP Philosophy

At Meridin Academy, we reject the simplification of OSINT as "advanced Googling." This course follows the standards of the U.S. Government and professional intelligence bodies, teaching you to produce intelligence from publicly available information that is collected, exploited, and disseminated to support critical decisions.

You will learn to distinguish between raw Information and finished Intelligence — the processed, evaluated product that reduces uncertainty for decision-makers.

Prerequisites

This is a professional-level course. While no prior intelligence experience is required, you should have:

  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with internet navigation and search engines
  • Commitment to ethical intelligence practices
  • Ability to think critically and challenge assumptions