This free online course analyzes, collects and visualizes vital user information from various social media outlets.

‘Social media intelligence’ (SMI or SOCMINT) and ‘social network analysis’ refers to the collaborative tools and solutions that allow organizations to analyze conversations, respond to social signals and synthesize social data points into meaningful trends and analyses based on the user's needs. Social media intelligence allows one to gather intelligence from social media sites, using both intrusive and non-intrusive means, from open and closed social networks. This type of intelligence gathering is one element of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).

OSINT is primarily used in national security, law enforcement and business intelligence functions and is of value to analysts who use non-sensitive intelligence in answering classified, unclassified or proprietary intelligence requirements across the various intelligence disciplines. So what jobs could you potentially apply for after completing this course? Careers such as an OSINT analyst, a SOCMINT analyst or an open source investigator are just a few and many other roles may pique your interest.

This practical course with up-to-date social network analysis level-1 training will provide you with the solid foundation of real-world knowledge and expertise you need to conduct online investigations using free and open-source tools effectively. How will this course help you to get a job? Social media intelligence (SMI or SOCMINT) is an emerging field and averages £28,000-£32,000 per annum in salary (which varies with experience). The chances of working for law enforcement are also high. So don't delay and register today!