Professional OSINT training
Information Is Everywhere. Intelligence Is Not.
Develop the discipline to collect, verify, analyse and report open-source intelligence through a practical, Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification.
Delivered by practitioners with experience across military, government and commercial intelligence environments.
Trusted by Intelligence Professionals
Built on operational experience across government, defence and commercial intelligence, Obsidian Arc Training develops the practical methodologies professionals need to conduct lawful open-source research, assess information critically and produce reliable intelligence.
Developed with NOCN as an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification, the course combines recognised standards with practical, tutor-led learning delivered by experienced intelligence practitioners.
Level 3 OSINT Training Built for the Work Place
A tutor-led OSINT course combining structured learning with practical intelligence analyst training for professional intelligence environments.
Learners apply accountable methodologies across lawful intelligence gathering, source verification, analysis, reporting and briefing. Hands-on exercises and assessed work help learners turn those methodologies into practical OSINT skills for operational roles.
Access Is Not Analysis
Professional intelligence work requires more than knowing where to look.
The qualification develops four core disciplines used across OSINT investigations and intelligence analysis.
Collect
Identify and obtain relevant information from lawful open sources using a clear and accountable research methodology.
Verify
Test provenance, reliability and credibility before information is treated as intelligence.
Analyse
Recognise patterns, challenge assumptions and place individual findings into context.
Report
Communicate conclusions clearly, accurately and with an appropriate evidence trail.
Understand
Apply the intelligence cycle and recognise the range of open source information available.
Comply
Work within relevant legislation, data protection requirements and professional ethical standards.
Why Professional OSINT Training Matters
Today’s intelligence professionals must navigate complex digital footprints alongside misinformation and AI-generated content.
Finding information is easy. Knowing what to trust is not.
Professional OSINT requires a disciplined methodology for collecting, verifying, analysing and reporting information that can withstand scrutiny. This qualification develops the practical skills needed to produce reliable intelligence that supports confident decision-making.
Who Is the OSINT Course For?
The course is designed for individuals and teams whose decisions rely on accurate, timely and well-supported information.
Intelligence and Investigation
For intelligence analysts, researchers, investigators, detectives and due diligence professionals.
Security and Risk
For security operations managers, corporate security teams, private intelligence firms, risk analysts and threat analysts.
Finance and Compliance
For fraud investigators, financial crime analysts, customer verification teams and compliance professionals.
Government and Policing
For professionals who use open source intelligence within operational, evidential or reporting environments.
Journalism and Media
For journalists, researchers and editorial teams responsible for finding and verifying information before publication.
Career Development
For service leavers, career changers and junior analysts seeking a recognised route into intelligence and security work.
Why Choose Obsidian Arc Training?
The right qualification should do more than teach techniques. It should develop the judgement, methodology and practical skills required for professional intelligence work.
Each cohort is led by former military officers and intelligence practitioners with decades of collective experience across government, operational environments, investigations and private-sector intelligence work. That experience directly shapes the delivery.
Learners work through realistic case studies, applying the standards of research, analysis and reporting expected in professional intelligence environments.
OSINT Training for Teams and Organisations
Obsidian Arc Training also supports organisations seeking consistent standards across intelligence, investigation and research teams.
Group delivery can establish a shared methodology for lawful collection, verification, analysis and reporting while placing the learning within the realities of the organisation’s sector.
Suitable for:
- Intelligence teams
- Security and risk consultancies
- Financial crime departments
- Investigation teams
- Media organisations
- Government and policing bodies
- Corporate security functions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is OSINT training?
OSINT training courses teach you how to gather, verify, analyse and report open-source information from publicly available sources and digital footprints. The Level 3 qualification develops practical skills in open source intelligence using structured methodologies and real-world scenarios.
Who is the Level 3 OSINT qualification suitable for?
The qualification is designed for intelligence analysts, investigators, security professionals, law enforcement, compliance teams, journalists, researchers and anyone whose role requires reliable open-source intelligence. It is also suitable for career changers looking to enter the intelligence and security sector.
Is the OSINT qualification Ofqual-regulated?
Yes. This is an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification developed with NOCN. Learners complete formal assessments and receive a nationally recognised qualification that meets awarding body standards.
How is the OSINT course delivered?
The course is delivered over five weeks through tutor-led learning, with online and face-to-face delivery options available. Learners complete practical exercises, receive ongoing tutor feedback and build a portfolio of evidence throughout the qualification.
What will I learn during the OSINT course?
You will learn how to conduct lawful open-source research, assess the reliability of information, apply structured intelligence analysis techniques and produce professional intelligence reports and briefings that can withstand scrutiny.
Do I need previous intelligence or OSINT experience?
No. The Level 3 OSINT qualification is designed for both professionals already working with open-source intelligence and individuals looking to develop recognised intelligence skills. While an interest in research, analysis and critical thinking is beneficial, no formal OSINT qualification is required before enrolling.
Can organisations book OSINT training for their teams?
Yes. Obsidian Arc Training offers group delivery for organisations looking to develop consistent intelligence practices across investigation, security, risk and research teams. Training can be tailored to support sector-specific operational requirements.
Develop the Discipline Behind the Intelligence
Whether you’re developing your own intelligence capability or raising standards across an organisation, this Level 3 programme provides the practical skills and recognised credentials needed to produce intelligence that stands up to scrutiny.