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ECHO ACADEMY

Pioneers in OSINT Training

The Echo Academy exists to create new and exciting pathways for you to increase your success as an open-source intelligence professional.

ECHO ACADEMY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GSA

Whether you enjoy a classroom setting or learning from your own home, we have you covered.

In-Person Classroom

An intimate classroom led by one of our experienced academic professionals will give you best-in-class knowledge, paired with hands-on exercises with others in the classroom.

Available In-Person Courses

This course is designed for the Civil Affairs and PSYOP community. During this course, students will explore all the technical components associated with hardware, software, social media platforms, and open-source tools. This course has an emphasis on critical thinking and decreasing cognitive bias to gain an objective view of the research topic. Additional emphasis is placed on managing digital signatures to decrease organization and personal risk. Through the Fundamentals of Open-Source Research and Analysis Course students will gain a firm understanding of what is needed to plan and efficiently collect data to answer well defined research questions.

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On Demand Classroom

A great option for those with a busy schedule. Learn on your OWN time without skipping a beat with online exercises and resources available within your fingertips.

Available On Demand Courses

During this course students will be introduced to critical thinking analysis techniques using the Discover, Develop, Monitor (D2M™) methodology through. Students will receive a basic overview of social media platforms and publicly available information. As the foundation for learning the advanced application of D2M™, student will be introduced to predictive analysis concepts and scenario development. Students will learn the basic procedures for setting up their computers and internet browsers, including information on how to mask their digital identities. The course also provides real-world examples and case studies to encourage students to use creative and critical thinking skills.

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LEARN ABOUT OUR D2M™ DNA

Our OSINT courses will train you in our proprietary Discover, Develop, Monitor (D2M™) methodology.

Analysts gather information about people, places and events that support their research objective. This requires a rigorous methodology to target the precise information needed, provide operational protections, and create audit trails to demonstrate all steps during research and information collection.
Analysts verify, validate, and document information for accuracy and relevance. This phase includes deep diving users, places and events uncovered during the discover phase.
Enables analysts to visualize activities and interactions within an operating environment through statistical charts, event boards, geospatial applications, link analysis and many others. Analysts establish scenario outcomes, their respective indicators and develop triggers to reveal a likely outcome, allowing prompt decisions.

TRUSTED BY SOME OF THE BEST ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WORLD

kevin
“It was awesome to finally get training from folks who are clearly on the leading edge of this new discipline.”
K.J.
Student, Fundamentals of Open-Source Intelligence
jill
“The instructors were clearly chosen because of their vast knowledge and experience. That makes a big difference to me!”
Jill
Student, Advanced Open-Source Intelligence