Qualified in Open Source Intelligence (Q|OSINT)
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Official Training Program, Official Digital Study Manual, Official Prep Review Quizzes, Digital Certificate of Completion
Digital Certificate of Completion
11,487
50
9
English
Online Self-Study
55 hours
Digital Certificate of Completion
11,487
50
9
English
Online Self-Study
55 hours
Money Back Guarantee
Money Back Guarantee
We offer a NO-Questions-asked 3 day money-back guarantee from the date you enroll in your program if you are not satisfied with your program for any reason under the below conditions.
To be eligible for a refund under our money-back guarantee you MUST NOT have viewed more than 5% of your program and not have downloaded any of the course content.
Affordable Payment Plans
Affordable Payment Plans
If you are a U.S. or Canadian citizen, we are excited to offer flexible payment plan options through Affirm and Sezzle at checkout.
With Affirm, you can enjoy the convenience of spreading your payments over up to 36 months, subject to approval.
For those who prefer a shorter plan, Sezzle offers an interest-free option, allowing you to make 4 biweekly payments.
Choose the plan that best suits your financial needs and start your journey with us today.
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Official Training Program, Official Digital Study Manual, Official Prep Review Quizzes, Digital Certificate of Completion
Digital Certificate of Completion
11,487
50
9
English
Online Self-Study
55 hours
Digital Certificate of Completion
11,487
50
9
English
Online Self-Study
55 hours
Overview
Overview
The Qualified in Open Source Intelligence (Q|OSINT) program is the first and only globally recognized and accredited board training program on open source intelligence.
You will learn real-world applicable skills that are utilized by law enforcement, military intelligence, private investigators, loss prevention, cyber defenders, and attackers all use to help aid in their investigations.
The Q|OSINT is the leading industry training for cyber investigators in law enforcement, intelligence, loss prevention, private investigation, and fraud. The skills that you will learn by studying for the Q|OSINT will help you conduct cyber investigations and critical intelligence-gathering missions quicker than ever before, with more accuracy. You will learn how to identify your person of interest, conduct timely cyber investigations, and prosecute cyber criminals regardless of their location.
You will learn topics such as Open Source Intelligence, Social Media Intelligence, Cyber Investigations, Intelligence Collection, Intelligence Analysis, Legal Fundamentals, and more!
Even better yet, this training program and all the resources are completely online and self-study! No matter when you want it, where you want it, or where you are located around the world, it will be available 24/7/365.
The Q|OSINT Supports the National Cyber-Security Workforce Framework (Homeland Security)
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework supports the nation’s cybersecurity workforce development efforts.
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides a simple, standardized way to define cybersecurity work across multiple sectors
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides detailed descriptions of types of cybersecurity work, the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for each area, and descriptions of common specialties.
- Students will graduate with the knowledge and skills that employers need
- Colleges can create programs that are aligned with jobs,
- Employees will have a better-defined career path and opportunities, and
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Policymakers can set standards to promote workforce professionalization.
Our goal is to create an industry-leading body of knowledge and skillsets that meet the McAfee Institute's high standards that can be taught, tested, and validated so you can be successful in your career regardless if you are in law enforcement, intelligence, loss prevention, private investigations, information security, or cybersecurity.
Upon completion, you will leave this program with an industry-recognized credential of Q|OSINT to put behind your name attesting to your skill sets and knowledge.
NOW IS THE TIME... JOIN THE RANKS OF THE INDUSTRY'S MOST ELITE CYBER INVESTIGATORS!
I cannot urge you enough to invest in yourself and your future while learning some really neat stuff along the way. Earning the industry's top certification is rigorous, challenging, and extremely fun!
Trust me when I tell you that we are going to blow your mind and teach you things that you never thought possible! It starts with the impossible and ends with the remarkable!
ELIGIBILITY
EXAM IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM
Eligibility is not required for Qualified in Open Source Intelligence (Q|OSINT) individual training.
Eligibility is required if you chose to sit for the Certified in Open Source Intelligence (C|OSINT) board exam.
Bachelor’s degree or higher (no experience is needed)
OR
Associates degree plus 2 YEARS of professional work experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention
OR
High school diploma or equivalency plus 3 YEARS of professional work experience as stated above.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a C|OSINT. The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining Certified in Open Source Intelligence.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
What if I don’t want to attend the training program. Can I just sit for the exam?
You do not need to attend our training programs to sit for the board exam.
If you are interested in sitting for the exam only to become a Certified Open Source Intelligence (C|OSINT), you may obtain an exam license to do so. Exam licenses are valid for one year after purchase. Click the image below to purchase.
Your Learning Package
Your Learning Package
Training Modules
Training Modules
Exam & Renewal Details (Optional)
Exam & Renewal Details (Optional)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Course Experience
How long do I have access to the Training?
How long do I have access to the Training?
You get lifetime access to the training program for as long as it is still active.
How long do I have to complete a certification program and exam?
How long do I have to complete a certification program and exam?
You have one year from the date of enrollment to complete the program.
Is everything I need included in the program to complete it?
Is everything I need included in the program to complete it?
Yes, you will not need any other resources or materials as the qualified program is all inclusive of the content you need to study and pass for the board exam. However the board exam is optional and NOT included in this program. This is the study program only.
What is the difference between the qualified and certified programs.
What is the difference between the qualified and certified programs.
The only difference is the certified programs include the exam which leads to a board certification.
The qualified program is the training only component to the certification program and does NOT include the examination which is an extra cost.
What if I want to sit for the exam after completion?
What if I want to sit for the exam after completion?
If you meet the eligblity you are welcome to sit for the exam at anytime. The cost is $450 and you can do so by submitting your exam application here: https://pages.mcafeeinstitute.com/examination
Payment and Refunds
What is your refund policy?
What is your refund policy?
We offer a NO-Questions-asked 3 day money-back guarantee from the date you enroll in your program if you are not satisfied with your program for any reason under the below conditions.
To be eligible for a refund under our money-back guarantee you MUST NOT have viewed more than 5% of your program and not have downloaded any of the course content.
How long will it take to receive my refund?
How long will it take to receive my refund?
Refunds can take up to 30 days to be credited back to your account. This is dependant on your credit card company and not us.
Do you offer payment plans?
Do you offer payment plans?
If you are a U.S. or Canadian citizen, we are excited to offer flexible payment plan options through Affirm and Sezzle at checkout.
With Affirm, you can enjoy the convenience of spreading your payments over up to 36 months, subject to approval.
For those who prefer a shorter plan, Sezzle offers an interest-free option, allowing you to make 4 biweekly payments.
Choose the plan that best suits your financial needs and start your journey with us today.
How do the Scholarship Offers work?
How do the Scholarship Offers work?
OVERVIEW
You cannot combine discount codes or other promotional offers on scholarship offers. Discount codes are valid on full price items only and cannot be combined. Scholarships are applied directly to the price of the enrollment tuition. No other codes are needed.
FINANCIAL NEED
Scholarships are available to students in financial need. They are not for employer purchases. Scholarships are based on sponsors and thier needs as they are sponsoring a students enrollment. Scholarships are limited and not always available.
AVAILABILITY
Scholarships are limited in the number we offer and the amount. Once they are gone they are gone. If a scholarship is available it will be listed on the course page and applied to the price on the website.
HOW TO SECURE A SCHOLARSHIP
It is easy to secure your scholarship. Simply enroll in the program of choice when a scholarship is available.
ELIGIBLITY
Scholarships are designed for students in finacial need only. McAfee Institute reserves the right to verify and validate financial need of the student on enrollment into the program.
ADDITIONAL POLICY
Using a discount code or promotional code will result in termination of your account and course access and you herby agree to follow these terms as outlined.
BECOME A SPONSOR
If you would like to become a sponsor please follow this link for more details.
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System Requirements
Are there system requirements?
Are there system requirements?
You cannot use a VPN, TVN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures. In addition you will need a laptop or desktop computer as well. Review the following requirements for your camera, operating system, upload/download speeds, RAM, ports, microphones, and browsers. Also included is a list of technology not currently supported by ProctorU.
Recomended
Internet Connection
Wifi Connection
Wired Connection
PC Users
Windows 10 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported)
Windows 11
Mac Users
MacOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version)
MacOS 10.15
CPU
More than 2 core CPU, less than 85% CPU Usage
More than 4 core CPU, less than 50% CPU Usage
Webcam
640x480 resolution
1280x720 resolution
Internet Download Speed
1 Mbps
12 Mbps
Internet Upload Speed
1 Mbps
3 Mbps
RAM
4 GB, less than 95% Ram Usage
16 GB, less than 90% Usage
Connectivity Ports
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080 and above
Additional Requirements:
- A functioning microphone (some web cameras have them built-in); microphone should not be part of headphones
- Headphones are generally not permitted, check with your testing organization to determine if headphones are permitted
- A compatible browser: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox
Not Supported:
- Microsoft Edge browser
- Google Chromebooks (with Guardian Browser)
- Google Chromebooks for Live+ or Review+
- Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
- Smartphones
- Linux operating systems
- Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
- Connecting from within a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
- Apple Boot Camp
- Remote Access Software
- Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode
Can I use a VPN, VM, Proxy or Similar?
Can I use a VPN, VM, Proxy or Similar?
You cannot use a VPN, TVN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures.
