Core methods01
Beginner to intermediate
OSINT Foundations
Search methodology, source reliability, research environment, social information and public records. Build a repeatable process for open-source investigation.
View course outlineOSINT / Skip tracing / Online investigation
Research with purpose.
Investigate with method.
Practical training and research tools for people who need to find, verify and explain information.
Open-source intelligence, people-finding workflows and defensible reporting. Built around source quality, professional judgement and lawful practice.
Public tools without an account. Structured learning and private tools through student and subscriber access.
Open-source intelligenceSkip tracingSocial-source researchVerificationCasework & reporting
Built for applied investigation
From a search result
to a supported finding.
Investigation sits between information collection and professional judgement. A useful tool can help with the first. A clear method connects the two.
Rodcha brings together practical OSINT training, public research utilities and private account-based tools. Learn how to assess a source, develop a tracing lead and record findings that another person can follow. Depth without unnecessary complexity, and clear boundaries without the marketing noise.
Public utilities / No account required
Useful at the research desk.
Also available: reverse-image search launchers, domain/IP lookup links and a structured investigation checklist.
Free public accessTraining / A connected course architecture
Core methods. Applied casework.
Start with Foundations, deepen a specific capability or follow the Investigator Pathway.
People & records02
Intermediate
Applied Skip Tracing
People-finding workflows, identity resolution, address history and public-record research. Work with conflicting information without losing sight of privacy or lawful purpose.
View course outlineEvidence & confidence03
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.
View course outlineCasework & reporting04
Intermediate and above
Investigation Workflow & Reporting
Turn collected information into clear, defensible reporting. Case notes, source trails, evidence handling and communication are part of the investigation, not an afterthought.
View course outlineSOCMINT05
Intermediate and above
Social Media Intelligence
Profile attribution, public connections, chronology and platform-specific research. Evaluate the context behind social information and recognise what it cannot establish.
View course outlineConnected pathway06
Foundations through applied practice
Investigator Pathway
A coherent progression through Foundations, Applied Skip Tracing, Verification, and Workflow & Reporting. Connect the research process from requirement to final report.
View course outlinePrices in AUD, including GST where applicable. Study times are estimates. Confirm course availability, access duration and completion requirements before purchase.
One platform / Different access needs
Public tools. Private capability.
Course access and tools subscriptions are separate. Choose the access that fits your work.
01 / PublicNo account
Free research tools
Use the public utilities without registering. Build searches, generate variants and prepare a research workflow.
- Open utilities, no payment details.
- Tool inputs processed in your browser.
- External services opened only when you choose.
02 / StudentAccount required
Courses & student tools
Your purchased subjects, course-specific resources and private tools included with your student entitlements.
- Access only to courses you have purchased.
- Clear course access periods and expiry dates.
- Progress, assessment and completion certificates.
03 / SubscriberPrivate tools
A separate tools subscription
Monthly access to premium research tools. A course purchase is not required to subscribe.
- Premium features tied to your active plan.
- Manage your plan through Stripe Customer Portal.
- Upgrade, downgrade or cancel your subscription.
Student tool access depends on the course or entitlement supplied. It does not automatically include every subscription tool. Directory profiles are public only when you explicitly opt in.
Method / Four working principles
The investigation
is the discipline.
Tools change. Sources disappear. The need to explain how you reached a conclusion does not.
Explore workflow & reportingReal constraints first
Work with public-source limitations, privacy obligations, platform changes and incomplete information.
Judgement over tool lists
Know what to trust, where to corroborate and when the evidence does not support a conclusion.
Documentation as a core skill
Record sources, timing and reasoning. Findings should remain understandable after the search is finished.
Legal and ethical clarity
Assess lawful purpose, collection boundaries and appropriate use. Public does not mean unrestricted.
Who the work is for
Professional questions.
Practical methods.
For people who need reliable research, clear source trails and results they can explain.
Investigators & skip tracers
Identity resolution, tracing leads and defensible case records.
Recovery & mercantile agents
Public-record workflows under commercial and compliance constraints.
Compliance, KYC & AML teams
Research that supports due diligence and documented decisions.
Journalists & researchers
Verification, source evaluation and evidence in context.
Police & military transitions
Open-source and commercial methods that complement operational experience.
Independent practitioners
Structured capability beyond isolated search tips and tools.
Practitioner-led / International focus
Brad Lyons
OSINT. Skip tracing.
Investigation systems and training.
Rodcha carries Brad Lyons' investigation training and tool-development work into an international platform.
Brad's work spans open-source intelligence, skip tracing, cyber investigation and regulatory compliance, through Thinkedu and TracerDesk. Rodcha brings that focus into a connected environment for training, research utilities and professional practice.
Thinkedu is the Australian training site operated by Thinkedu Pty Ltd. Rodcha is the international direction for the same business, with the company continuing as the operator.
Explore the existing Thinkedu training siteAccess / Training / Tools
Clear before you commit.
Is Rodcha an OSINT course site or a tools platform?
Both. Rodcha combines structured OSINT, skip tracing and investigation training with public research utilities and private tools for eligible students and subscribers. The public utilities are available without an account.
Do I need a subscription to buy a course?
No. Course purchases and the optional monthly tools subscription are separate. A purchase grants access to the specific course for the access period stated in its offer. A tools subscription can be held without buying a course.
What private tools do students receive?
Student tools and resources depend on the course and entitlements supplied. Premium subscription features are controlled separately by the active plan. Confirm the included tools before purchasing rather than assuming every private tool is included.
What do completion certificates represent?
A completion certificate records that the stated course requirements have been met. It is not a professional licence or a nationally recognised qualification unless expressly stated for that course. Rodcha does not promise professional accreditation based on completion alone.
Is the student directory public?
A directory profile is public only if the student explicitly opts in. Account contact information is not automatically published. A published profile can be withdrawn through account settings, subject to third-party caches and indexing.
Do public tool searches prove an identity or a fact?
No. The public toolkit builds queries, variants and external search links. It does not confirm account ownership, validate that a phone number is assigned, or establish that a search result is true. Assess each lead independently and document the source.
Choose a course / Discuss access
Start with Foundations.
Or start with the work you do.
Tell us your experience and the capability you want to develop. Keep live case details and third-party personal information out of the initial enquiry.