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Certified in Open Source Intelligence (C|OSINT)
Certification

Become the Cyber Investigative Expert that Agencies Trust: Welcome to the C|OSINT Certification, your definitive pathway to mastering Open Source Intelligence. Delivered by industry veterans from...

55 hours
Beginner
Scholarship Opportunities Available
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Certified Artificial Intelligence & Investigations Expert (CAIIE)
Certification

Cutting-edge certification in AI applications for investigations, machine learning for intelligence analysis, and AI-assisted investigative techniques. Learn to leverage artificial intelligence tools...

65 hours
Advanced
Scholarship Opportunities Available
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Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI)
Certification

Specialized training in cryptocurrency forensics, blockchain analysis, and crypto-related crime investigation. Learn to trace cryptocurrency transactions, investigate crypto fraud, and analyze...

40 hours
Intermediate
Scholarship Opportunities Available
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Our flagship certifications across intelligence, cyber-enabled investigations, protective operations, and financial crimes.

Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI)
Certification

Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI): Your All-in-One Cybercrime Mastery. Become the expert organizations rely on to uncover, prevent, and solve digital crimes. The Certified Expert in...

100 hours
Advanced
Scholarship Opportunities Available
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Certified Workplace Violence & Threat Specialist (WVTS)
Certification

Specialized certification in workplace violence prevention, threat assessment, and intervention strategies. Learn to identify warning signs, conduct threat assessments, and implement effective...

50 hours
Intermediate
Certified in Open Source Intelligence (C|OSINT)
Certification

Become the Cyber Investigative Expert that Agencies Trust: Welcome to the C|OSINT Certification, your definitive pathway to mastering Open Source Intelligence. Delivered by industry veterans from...

55 hours
Beginner
Scholarship Opportunities Available
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Certified Artificial Intelligence & Investigations Expert (CAIIE)
Certification

Cutting-edge certification in AI applications for investigations, machine learning for intelligence analysis, and AI-assisted investigative techniques. Learn to leverage artificial intelligence tools...

65 hours
Advanced
Scholarship Opportunities Available
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Certificate of Approval to Operate from the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.

Continuing Education Recognition

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Recognized for continuing-education / training credit by multiple state Peace Officer Standards & Training bodies.

Military Funding Eligibility

Military CA & COOL Approved

Army CA and Air Force / Space Force / Navy / Marine Corps / Coast Guard / DoD COOL approved credential provider.

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Listed in the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) federal training catalog.

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The Path

Three steps between you and the board.

01

Enroll

Talk with an advisor and map the certification path that fits your role and your mission.

We confirm eligibility, funding options, and the right starting point before you commit.

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Train

Self-paced eLearning designed by practitioners with decades in the field — built for working professionals.

Lifetime access to your program, with instructional support while you study.

03

Certify

Pass the board exam. Carry the credential for the rest of your career.

Official exam licensure and credential issuance upon passing, with continuing-education pathways to keep it current.

Support

You will not navigate the process alone.

Three teams cover you across enrollment, training, and beyond.

Admissions & Advising

Pre-enrollment path mapping and funding questions — before you commit.

Instructional Support

Subject-matter help while you train, from practitioner instructors.

Student Success

Progress, exam readiness, and credential maintenance across your career.

We exist to equip the men and women who stand between society and those who would do it harm — one credential, one career, one mission at a time.
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Yes. Our programs are approved by Army COOL, Navy COOL, Coast Guard COOL, Marine Corps COOL, DoD COOL, and aligned with NICCS frameworks. Some agencies may require pre-approval — your advisor can help confirm coverage for your specific role.

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