Build advanced digital forensics skills and learn practical investigation techniques with this free online course.

Have you ever wondered how investigators uncover crucial evidence hidden in everyday devices and online services? In an increasingly digital world, digital forensics plays a vital role in investigations of all kinds, from criminal cases and incident response to audit-related enquiries and internal misconduct reviews. As a result, skilled digital forensics professionals are in high demand across law enforcement, legal services, corporate security, and cybersecurity teams. It is, however, a multi-faceted discipline that combines advanced technical knowledge with rigorous investigative skills, clear documentation, and an exacting approach to evidence handling.

This course takes you on a structured journey from foundational hardware analysis to advanced cloud investigation techniques. You will learn how to recover, preserve, and validate digital evidence while maintaining integrity and continuity throughout the investigative process. Through practical, hands-on learning, you will explore malware analysis, database recovery, and the methods used to extract meaning from complex datasets. You will also build confidence navigating intricate file systems, mobile platforms, and modern storage environments, so you can move efficiently from raw artefacts to clear, actionable intelligence.

The course is best suited for security investigators and anyone looking to understand the intricacies of digital forensics, the course also strengthens the professional skills needed to deliver results in high-stakes settings. You will develop high-quality reporting habits, create court-ready evidence packages, and learn to present findings with clarity and confidence. By the end, you will be equipped to meet demanding standards, contribute effectively to legal or organisational outcomes, and apply advanced technical expertise with consistent investigative precision.

This course content was created in partnership with Adriaan van der Steeg, who is a Digital Forensics & OSINT specialist. For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/tijlvds/.

The authors generated this text with the help of ChatGPT. After drafting, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it is correct and meets Alison’s high quality standards.