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Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE)
McAfee Institute's "Social Media Intelligence Expert" Certification Makes It Easy (and Affordable) to Gain the Credentials Necessary to be Recognized as One of the Most Elite Cyber Investigators around the World!
Discover Cutting-Edge Techniques and Real-World Training for Cyber and Social Media Investigations and Position Yourself as an Industry Recognized Expert with This Social Media Expert Course.
Learn how to navigate social media appropriately to catch criminals red-handed... Gain the credibility, knowledge, and expertise you need to propel yourself ahead of the competition and become well-known as a thought leader in the investigative industry... Enjoy 24/7 online access to the latest tutorials and live instructor support in a self-paced course you can take from the comfort of your own home...
Earn your certification in just a few short weeks... instead of months!
Certification Curriculum
This CSMIE certification program is made up of 13 core competencies that were derived from our governing board. We teach you these core competencies, the thought processes, and how to apply them in the real world and then test you to those skill sets.
Welcome to CSMIE
Preparing for Cyber Investigations
Social Media Intelligence
Open Source Intelligence
Legal Fundamentals
Social Media Intelligence & Investigations
Social Network Searching & Monitoring
Mobile Apps Intelligence & Investigations
Deep Web & Darknet Investigations
Google Advanced Search Techniques
Terrorism Investigations Using Social Media
Cryptocurrency Explored
The Intelligence Cycle
Intelligence Collection Disciplines
Privacy and Data Protection
Digital Evidence
Setting Up a Lab & Virtual Machine
Mobile Forensics
Guidelines & Sample Forms
Final Board Exam
Jeremy Jones CDCI, CSMIE, CECI
Former and currently enrolled student Jeremy Jones gives his testimonial review on McAfee Institute.
What can this certification do for your career?
Enhance Your Professional Skills
You get to learn from the best of the best within the intelligence and investigative sectors.
Recognition & Credibility
The credential and designation is a game changer for your career. We provide third party validation of your skill sets which are highly recognized within the industry.
New Career Opportunities
Open the door to new career opportunities and promotions.
Increased Compensation
Our certified professionals make over 30% more money than their counterparts without our credentials based on our latest salary survey.
Enhance Your Professional Skills
You get to learn from the best of the best within the intelligence and investigative sectors.
Recognition & Credibility
The credential and designation is a game changer for your career. We provide third party validation of your skill sets which are highly recognized within the industry.
New Career Opportunities
Open the door to new career opportunities and promotions.
Increased Compensation
Our certified professionals make over 30% more money than their counterparts without our credentials based on our latest salary survey.
What's Included?
So what's included when you enroll in this CSMIE certification training package today?
Official Social Media Intelligence Expert Training Online Program
Official Social Media Intelligence Expert Certification Prep Review Quizzes
Official Social Media Intelligence Expert Certification Digital Study Guide
Official Social Media Intelligence Expert Online Exam License - 1 Year Access
Live Instructor Support During Your Program
Online Proctoring with ProctorU
Digital Graduation Package
Why Choose the McAfee Institute
What makes us different than the rest of the certification providers.
Live Instructor Support
You can access live instructor help whenever you need it while taking any of our programs. Both while in the program and after completion.
Lifetime Access
You get lifetime access to our programs and the content for as long as the program exhist.
You dont pay for updates
You never pay for updated versions of our content. Once we make updates to the content it's pushed to you automatically for FREE.
Realworld Applicable Training
Our programs are taught by real-world practitioners in the intelligence and investigative sectors. What we teach can be immediately applied at work on the same day.
Get Started Today, It is quick and easy.
Exam Information
Exam Details
The CSMIE board exam is a proctored exam and is graded on a pass/fail system by obtaining a 70% or better is considered a passing grade. The open-source certification exam is taken online at the convenience of your home or office. It is a closed book exam and is 200 questions. The questions are in a true/false, multiple choice & scenario based format. It is a timed exam, you get 3 hours to complete the exam and you must do so in one sitting. Once you start the exam you must complete it. You get one attempt to pass the exam. If you fail the exam you must purchase a new exam license to sit for the exam.
Proctor Details
The proctoring is done by ProctorU and is online from the comfort of your home or office and is included in your tuition.
Renewal Details
You have to renew the board certification every two years, once you are certified. The cost is $125 for an additional two years. CPE requirements are listed here.
NICCS
The C|OSINT Supports the National Cyber-Security Workforce Framework (Homeland Security) The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework supports the nation’s cybersecurity workforce development efforts.
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides a simple, standardized way to define cybersecurity work across multiple sectors
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides detailed descriptions of types of cybersecurity work, the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for each area, and descriptions of common specialties.
- With this advanced OSINT training, Students will graduate with the knowledge and skills that employers need
- Colleges can create programs that are aligned with jobs,
- With this OSINT certification, Employees will have a better-defined career path and opportunities, and
- Policymakers can set standards to promote workforce professionalization.
Eli Wilkerson CECI, CPCI
Former and currently enrolled student Eli Wilkerson gives his testimonial review on McAfee Institute.
FAQs
Frequently questions asked
When does the program start?
Upon Enrollment you can start immediately! You have one year from purchase to complete the final exam. Enjoy unlimited access to the program material and future updates to the course!
I know that if I commit fully and apply what I learn, I’ll get tremendous value. That said, how much time do I need to set aside each week?
If you plan to work through the program to be more effective at work in the quickest and most effective manner, we recommend between 4-6 hours per week to watch the training, complete your assignments and — if you’d like — engage with our mentors and the community. Many of our students go through the program as best they can; pause and return to it as their schedule allows. If you’re not able to carve out that much time at first, don’t worry. You get lifetime access to the training and can easily work at your own pace, on your own schedule. Most of our students have full-time jobs or businesses and families. This experience is designed to stretch you, but it can also be customized to your life. The more focus and dedication you put into the program, the more you’ll get out of it. To be clear, there are no fast or guaranteed results. Advancing your career, credibility, and expertise so that it actually matters is not an 6-week, linear event. This program mirrors the reality of being one of the best cyber intelligence & investigative professionals around the world — it’s intense, time-consuming, demanding and something you’ll work on for the life of your business.
Do I need to attend the CMSIE at certain times or can I access it any time I want?
You can access the material at your convenience. The core training consists of pre-recorded videos, tutorials, investigative assignments, resources, and worksheets so you can access the materials anytime you want.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention Or
Associates degree plus six years of experience
OR High school diploma or equivalency plus seven years of experience.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CSMIE®.
The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE).
Military Benefits
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Associates degree plus six years of experience
OR High school diploma or equivalency plus seven years of experience.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CSMIE®.
The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE).
Are your programs accredited and recognized?
Our programs are accredited by the Missouri Dept. of Education and through NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) an SHRM to issue Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. We are also recognized by the NICCS (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies) and partners with Homeland Security on this endeavor. Our programs are recognized throughout thousands of law enforcement, 500 & 1000 organizations around the world. We have gain industry recognition over the last 5 years as being one of the Fastest Growing Companies on the INC 500. We are #1 in Education & #35 Fastest Growing Companies out of 500 of the top companies around the world. We have also been voted #1 in Illinois as The Best of the Best Places to Work.
Scholarship Programs
Is everything online or do I need to travel?
Your entire program is conducted online from the comfort of your home, office, park, or wherever else you would like to take it.
What if I try this program and it doesn’t work for me — can I get my money back?
Yes. We’re not here to hold anyone hostage. Here’s how our guarantee works. Test drive the 5% of the program within the next 3 days and if you don’t feel this program is right for you — just email our support team, show us your completed coursework and we’ll issue you a fast and complete refund. The reason we ask for your completed course work is simple. We only want to work with people who are truly committed to taking massive, consistent action and using the ideas and strategies to create real change. We devote a tremendous amount of time, energy and human resources into our students in this program, so it’s vital that you’re as committed to taking action as we are to supporting your success.
Can I use GI Bill for this program?
Yes, you can. If you would like to use GI Bill, Voc Rehab or Exam Reimbursement with the VA please open a chat with us below as we can help with the process.