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Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA)
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.
What is Included?
- SMIA Digital Study Guides
- SMIA Online Training Course
- 35 CPE Credits
Bonus Items!
- SMIA Online Prep Review Course
- SMIA Exam Fee
- Networking & Collaboration
Course Overview
Eligibility Requirements: 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
Associate's degree plus two years of experience as stated above or
High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above
Learning Objectives
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 how to investigate metadata, digital evidence, and email headers
- You will learn how to investigate video chat platforms, dating sites, and more
- You will learn the proper ways of securing a computer or mobile device for evidence
- You will learn all of the legal fundamentals both criminally and civilly to conducting social media investigations
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Work Roles
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.