Background and Talent Scouting

This course is designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary to conduct thorough, ethical background investigations using open-source intelligence and digital investigative techniques. Participants will learn how to gather, verify, and analyze publicly available information to build a well-rounded assessment of an individual’s credibility, qualifications, and alignment with organizational values.

Emphasizing both practical application and legal compliance, the course prepares analysts to evaluate candidates, partners, and recruits while adhering to ethical standards. Through real-world case studies and applied exercises, learners will develop the judgment required to support personnel security, counterintelligence, and organizational vetting processes.

The course also enhances an analyst’s ability to identify potential insider threats and assess third-party relationships that may pose risks. By supporting talent management, partnership evaluation, and threat detection, participants contribute directly to maintaining operational integrity and advancing strategic objectives.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a foundational knowledge of OSINT and data analysis,. Refer to the Foundations of OSINT course for more information.