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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW THE WORLD'S TOP CYBER INVESTIGATORS RESOLVE SOME OF THE MOST PROLIFIC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS USING INTELLIGENCE GATHERED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA?

It's because they train with us!

The Best of the Best from the FBI, Secret Service, DOJ, Homeland Security, and thousands more attend this incredible board certification program each year to enhance their skill-sets, knowledge, & credibility, and we would love for you to become an SMIA today!

The SMIA Online Board Certification will keep you on the edge of your seat teaching you the most advanced and state-of-the-art intelligence and investigative methodologies employed by our nation's most elite cyber investigators! We are taking over 25 years of hands-on experience from the Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Levels and Military Intelligence Sectors conducting social media investigations and sharing with you, our insights into what contributes to their success and failures.

The SMIA™ credential is tough and demanding, but fun to study. You will learn and grow with this phenomenal certification, and even better yet, it's all online. There are no boring theory lectures here. It’s all how-to-based tutorials, videos, and personal mentorship which helps you to actually utilize the learning’s coming from the training program and be highly effective in your organization and/or agency as you progress.

The SMIA™ Certification program contains ten modules which are consistent with the competencies needed to pass the renowned SMIA™ exam. The modules are self-study available at your own pace and schedule. Study as you see fit, anywhere, and at any time.

WHAT AM I GOING TO LEARN

  • You will learn how to investigate & gather intelligence on the top social media platforms around the world.
  • You will learn the proper ways of securing digital evidence
  • You will learn all of the legal fundamentals both criminally and civilly in conducting social media investigations.

THE TOP REASONS TO GET CERTIFIED

  • Career Advancement

    Surveys consistently suggest that McAfee Institute (M.I.) Board certified professionals earn higher salaries (up to a 30% increase) and gain more opportunities for career advancement.

  • Professional Opportunities

    Certification proves to prospective employers that your expertise is confirmed by McAfee Institute, the leader in intelligence and investigative professional development.

  • Proven Professional Achievement

    Documented evidence of your professional achievement leads to recognition and respect for your abilities as an intelligence and investigative professional.

  • Greater Adaptability

    McAfee Institute Certified professionals demonstrate that they are committed to continuing education, allowing them to adapt more effectively to a rapidly changing technology environment.

  • Increased Credibility

    McAfee Institute Certification credentials increase your standing in the community by attesting to the integrity of your knowledge and skills and the reliability with which you can apply them.

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    McAfee Institute Certifications help employers match skills to job requirements and provides confidence that employees have the right skills for the job.

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    The high-integrity examination and certification process ensures that McAfee Institute credentials are the standard for the intelligence and investigative sectors.

  • Continued Professional Growth

    Recertification requirements, combined with a variety of learning resources, ensure that your knowledge keeps pace with a rapidly changing field.

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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to SMIA

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    2. Welcome and Introduction

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    3. Introduction: Chris Edin - Director of Training

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    4. Live Instructor Support: Q & A

    5. Course Guide & Expectations

    6. Group Forum Discussion: Introduce Yourself!

    7. Official Study Manual

    8. Supplemental Resources

    9. Professional Code of Conduct

    10. Honesty Policy

    11. Quiz: Introduction & Policies

    1. Reading Assignment: The Foundation of OSINT

    2. The Foundation of OSINT

    3. Defining an OSINT Standard

    4. OSIF Sub-types

    5. Defining and Using Intelligence

    6. Prep Review Quiz: Foundations of OSINT

    1. Reading Assignment: The Intelligence Cycle

    2. The Intelligence Cycle

    3. Planning & Directing

    4. Collection & Data Gathering

    5. Processing & Exploitation

    6. Analysis and Production

    7. Dissemination

    8. Evaluation & Feedback

    9. Prep Review Quiz: The Intelligence Cycle

    1. Reading Assignment: Intelligence Collection Disciplines

    2. Intelligence Collection Disciplines

    3. Prep Review Quiz: Intelligence Collection Disciplines

    1. Reading Assignment: Data Protection and Privacy Law

    2. Data Protection and Privacy Law

    3. Prep Review Quiz: Data Protection

    1. Setting Up a Lab & Virtual Machine

    2. Virtual Machine Overview and Installation

    3. Prep Review Quiz: Setting up a Lab & Virtual Machine

About this course

  • $1,797.00
  • 175 lessons
  • 12.5 hours of video content

Eligibility Requirements

Learn if you are eligible to take one of our programs

Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience in fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and/or loss prevention or

Associates degree plus two years of experience as stated above or

High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above

In addition, 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 an SMIA®. Applicant must provide a copy of the certified transcript of education ONLY if using college degree rather than experience to qualify. Applicant must successfully pass the prescribed criminal background check. 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 Analyst.

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What if I do not meet the eligibility requirements?

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements above that's OK! We offer a qualified program where you can get the same great training and earn a "Qualified" credential. Then when you meet the eligibility all you need to do is return and purchase the Certified Exam License to sit for the exam and earn your "Certified" credential.
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Renewal

How often do our certifications need renewed?

You have to renew the board certification every two years, once you are certified. The cost is $125 for an additional two years.

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"I am almost half way through my online McAfee Institute course for SMIA. The videos are just the right length, and broken up by topic. I like that I can rewind something if I missed it or need to hear it again. The audio is clear and videos are smooth."    

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Great information and I've been enrolled as an information security major and graduating in the Spring and I have never even heard of most of the resources. I enjoyed studying at my own pace and I immediately enrolled in a few other courses and hope to try for another certification in the future.     

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I think it is a great starter course. I have been doing investigations using SM for the past 10 years and this course made me think about a few things to add to my toolbox. Really liked the at my pace learning. Thank you!    

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The SMIA certification gave me the training necessary to investigate social media profiles. If you are reading this, chances are you already know how popular social media is and how it is continuing to grow. This course will also prepare you to help fight cyber crime and online bullying. Child predators have turned to social media to find their next victim. Young teens are sending or posting messages about their classmates on social media sites that have lead to these young teens committing suicide.    

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I recently went through the SMIA and it was honestly, the #1 training course I have attended in over 35-43; years. I have been in the telecommunication, computer and digital forensics industry for over 40 years. The 'tricks of the trade' you will learn in the SMIA are second to none. Take one of these courses and at the end, ask yourself, 'was it worth the time?' ... nuff said!    

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Great course.    

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Will this course get you a job as a SMIA - probably not. Will it lead you in the right direction in your cyber crime fighter career using Social Media as the primary channel of investigation - Yes. Lot of great content and focused information. Recommended !!    

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