Training catalogue / Verification & Source Evaluation

Evidence & confidence / Intermediate

Verification & Source Evaluation

Cross-check claims, examine image and video context, use archives and assess reliability. Make the distinction between a promising lead and a supported finding.

Course outline

The capability this course develops.

  1. 01

    Test claims against independent sources and conflicting evidence.

  2. 02

    Evaluate provenance, chronology and source credibility.

  3. 03

    Work with image, video and archived-web verification methods.

  4. 04

    Report confidence levels and explain unresolved limitations.

Who this is for

Investigators, compliance analysts, journalists and researchers working with uncertain information.

Learning, access and completion

The course combines structured learning with practical application. Estimated study time is 8 hours. Your course offer confirms the access period, inclusions, support and assessment requirements before purchase.

Course access is specific to the subjects purchased. The optional monthly tools subscription is separate. Where a completion certificate is included, it is issued after the stated requirements are met. It does not grant an investigation licence or imply external accreditation.

Responsible use

Methods are taught for lawful investigation and research. Consider applicable privacy law, professional licensing, platform terms and authority before applying any method to a person or organisation.