Using the Internet as an Intelligence Tool
Course details
2026
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-01 English | Ottawa | 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-16 |
| 26-02V English | Virtual | 2026-01-19 | 2026-02-23 |
| 26-03V English | Virtual | 2026-04-27 | 2026-06-01 |
| 26-04V English | Virtual | 2026-09-07 | 2026-10-12 |
| 26-05 English | Ottawa | 2026-06-08 | 2026-06-12 |
| 26-06V English | Virtual | 2026-10-26 | 2026-11-30 |
| Tuition |
|---|
| $2,500.00 (In-person) $1,600.00 (Virtual) |
Notes
- Accommodations are offered to course participants. Our rooms are subject to availability and the request must be indicated on the course registration form
- Meal plans are offered to course participants. The specific meal plan must be indicated on the course registration form
- Travel grant funding is available to our non-federal law enforcement agencies
Description
This course teaches law enforcement personnel how to conduct Internet-based online research activities as part of their technology related investigations. It teaches the fundamental concepts behind Internet technologies, allowing them to access and report on information that may be highly relevant to an investigation. This course also teaches course participants how to navigate the Internet to collect information without leaving a “footprint” that identifies their digital activity.
Format and delivery
Online
- Length of course
- Self-paced 40-hour course, to be completed within a 5-week period.
- Delivery setting
- eLearning, theoretical and practical components are completed online
In class
- Length of course
- 5 days
- Class size
- Maximum of 30 participants
- Delivery setting
- Theoretical and practical components are completed in a computer laboratory
Learning outcomes
- Apply essential terminology in the operational environment
- Formulate a plan to conduct open-source research
- Apply the principles of authenticity and integrity to the collection of information
- Apply various searching strategies and techniques
- Assess the accuracy of information obtained from online sources
- Conduct image and video research
- Conduct searches on major social media sites and media sharing sites
- Conduct searches of mapping services
- Conduct research using public records
- Analyze a website and its contents
- Navigate online mapping services
- Describe fundamental aspects of online privacy and anonymity
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
- This course is offered to all law enforcement personnel with various administrative and operational backgrounds
- All computer experience levels are accepted
- Acceptance or refusal in the course is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College
eLearning - Recommended system requirements
- Windows 10 or later
- An application for creating PDF documents (e.g., Microsoft "Print to PDF")
- Chrome and Firefox browsers, with JavaScript and cookies enabled
- Adobe Acrobat Reader version 11 (or later) for Window
- High Speed Internet Access (Cable, DSL,5G) capable of 500 Mbps or better
- Sound card/output with a connection for a recommended headset or speaker set
Other requirements
- Additional software can be downloaded to the computer and used, such as the application HashMyFiles and a tool for capturing video
- Pop-up blockers can be turned off on the computer
- Social media platforms – such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube – can be accessed from the computer
Assessment
- Success in the course is based on attendance (in the classroom as applicable), participation and successful completion of all required assignments and learning evaluations
- Various evaluation methods are used, including a written exam, an assessment research report, a group presentation (applies only to classroom course), and a final practical assessment
- Re-testing or re-evaluation is conducted in accordance with the CPC Academic Directives and at the discretion of the Canadian Police College
Contact
For more details or other information about the course, please email cpc_registrar-registraire_ccp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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