Social Media Investigations training two CPD events 21 & 22 May 2025
21 May: Social Media Investigations: maximising the potential intelligence from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
22 May: Social Media Investigations: maximising the potential intelligence from Twitter, Bluesky, OnlyFans and Linkedin
Two stand-alone training days that provide best practice around social media investigations. You can attend one or both events.
The two workshops are part of a series of five open-source intelligence skills builder CPD events for investigators and analysts.
The series builds skills and confidence around contemporary open-source intelligence techniques and operational strategies for investigators and analysts.
It is a must-attend for investigators and analysts who want to keep updated on new sites and searching techniques and conduct effective online investigations.
A task sheet will be available after the event to enable delegates to practice key techniques and learning from the workshop.
Held online via Teams. Certificates of CPD available
Social Media Investigations: maximising the potential intelligence from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, 21 May
AGENDA - BST
10am-10.10am: Welcome and introduction, Carol Jenkins, The Investigator
10.10am-11.10am: Maximising the investigative potential of Facebook
11.10am-11.20am: Questions
11.20am-11.40am: Break
11.40am.12.30pm: Maximising the investigative potential of Instagram and Threads
12.30pm-12.40am: Questions
12.40am-1pm: Break
1pm-2pm: Maximising the investigative potential of TikTok
2pm-2.10pm: Questions and recap.
2.10pm: Workshop finishes
22 May: Social Media Investigations: maximising the potential intelligence from Twitter, Bluesky, OnlyFans and Linkedin
AGENDA - BST
10am-10.10am: Welcome and introduction, Carol Jenkins, The Investigator
10.10am-11.10am: Maximising the investigative potential of Twitter and Bluesky
11.10am-11.20am: Questions
11.20am-11.40am: Break
11.40am.12.30pm: Maximising the investigative potential of OnlyFans
12.30pm-12.40am: Questions
12.40am-12.10pm: Break
12.10pm-1.10pm: Maximising the investigative potential of Linkedin
1.10pm-1.30pm: Questions and recap.
1.30pm: Workshop finishes
Other workshops in the series
26 June: Investigating Emails and Email Addresses: best practice around investigating emails and email addresses to prove the identity of an individual and other vital information which could provide useful to an investigation
7 July: Google and beyond: advanced searching techniques and search engines to enable you to carry out an effective investigation that maximises the use of open-source information
10 July: Setting up online accounts with a fake name: operational best practice around setting up online accounts with a fake name including ethical considerations and advice around how to protect your digital footprint
Our expert trainer
The series will be led by established open-source trainer, speaker and investigator Neil Smith.
Neil has previously worked as an investigator in a UK force and now conducts internet investigations for a range of public and private sector organisations.
He also lectures and presents to law enforcement and other public and private sector organisations across the world.
He has been working with the Investigator since our inception and has delivered many highly successful events that have been well-received by investigators in the UK and internationally.
HOW TO BOOK
Cost: £199.50 + VAT (GBP) per delegate per workshop (LEA and Government Agency rate). £249.50 + VAT (Industry rate), per delegate per workshop.
Attend both days and pay just £349.99 + VAT
Group bookings: We offer various discounts for group bookings depending on numbers, please contact us for details.
Booking: Please send the delegates name(s), email address(es) and purchase order (made out to The Investigator) to booking@the-investigator.co.uk or telephone +44(0)844 660 8707 for further information.
Payment can be made by PayPal/debit/credit card (corporate card fees apply + 3%). The meeting link will be sent out 7 days before the event.