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8-Week Virtual Self-Paced Course

$2,400/Person

Business Due Diligence

Develop investigative due diligence skills using

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & the CRAWL framework.

Course Overview

During this 4-week self-paced course, students will focus on different aspects of investigative due diligence. This intensive course focuses on applying the principles and practices of the CRAWL(TM) methodology to due diligence investigations. Participants will develop a mindset-first approach, initiating the client intake process and framing their investigations using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the CRAWL™ method.

Learners will explore various types of due diligence investigations, including competitive, investigative, and intelligence-driven cases. The course will also cover strategic reasons for hiring consultants, essential preparatory steps for successful investigations, and prepping for different analytical report styles. Students will leave this course with the ability to apply critical thinking, analysis and report writing skills to in a business due diligence setting.

This course uses OSINT: The Authoritative Guide to Due Diligence as the foundation for the materials presented.

Cohort Dates

  • March 16 - April 10, 2026

  • July 6 - July 31, 2026

Course Learning Objectives

  • The business due diligence mindset and approach

  • Researching businesses and their people

  • Evaluate business relationships and roles

  • Identify and analyze business types and structures

  • Explain business structures and understand business ecosystems

  • Understand investigative targets' connections

  • Synthesize analysis & write final report

Who Should Attend?

Corporate Security & Compliance Professionals

Financial Crime & Fraud Investigators

Risk Management & Intelligence Analysts

Legal & Regulatory Professionals

Private Investigators & Due Diligence Researchers

As an OSINT Academy student, you will:

  • Develop professional skills through hands-on, practical coursework

  • Learn best practices in OSINT engineering

  • Learn at your own pace over the 8-week online course

  • Build a skill set that can be used across different industries and sectors

  • Develop the confidence and ability to succinctly communicate findings to audiences and executives

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