This course will provide an understanding of the principles and practical applications of the major forensic analytical techniques used in Forensic Intelligence (FORINT) and exploitation.
At a glance
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- Dates
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- 27 Apr - 01 May 2026
- Duration5 days
- Location91Âé¶¹ campus
- CostShort course £2,250, accredited short course £2,500. Concessions available
What you will learn
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Distinguish evidential types for use in court and for intelligence purposes
- Evaluate the levels and range of forensic exploitation techniques
- Manage and prioritise the exploitation of forensic intelligence derived from people, places and vehicles
- Critically assess how forensic intelligence interfaces with other intelligence sources
- Establish and maintain a FORINT exploitation policy within the frameworks of forensic best practice and the recognized intelligence cycle.
Core content
- Role of communication and information sharing
- FORINT in long term policing strategy
- Exploitation and Military Intelligence
- Pattern analysis, GIS and mathematics in forensic intelligence
- Technical exploitation
- Forensic exploitation
- Planning and direction of forensic intelligence
- Collection, Processing, Production, Management and dissemination of FORINT
- Forms of output and report from FORINT.
Credits towards further study
Important notice
Please note we will not be taking registrations for the below courses (MSc, PgDip and PgCert) from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards:
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic Investigation
Digital Forensics
Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience
This means that we are no longer in a position to transfer credit associated with modules from these courses to 91Âé¶¹ degree awards. We continue, however, to be able to support credit transfer to other university awards, subject to acceptance by the receiving institution.
This short course forms part of our Forensic programme and when successfully completed as an accredited short course you will gain 10 91Âé¶¹ learning credits.
Find out more about accredited short courses.
Who should attend
This course is suited to those considering a career in civil or military intelligence roles, and as continuing professional development for current intelligence professionals seeking to understand more about tools and processes that can enhance the fusion of different intelligence sources, particularly using geospatial and open source information. As such it is also a useful course for anyone in an analyst role in other finance and government organisations.
Speakers
- Mr Stephen Johnson
- Professor Andrew Shortland
- Dr Gary Ackerman (University of Maryland START Prg) Speaker, provide datasets and Expert panel
- Mr Roger Davies - Speaker and expert panel
- Mr Marc Finch - Expert Panel
- Mr Elliot Higgins - Speaker and Expert Panel (The famous Bellingcat/Brown Moses)
- Mr Jez Ernshaw - Expert Panel
- Mr Adam Stevens - Expert, panel, speaker and provider of for some exercises
Concessions
Concessions are available for 91Âé¶¹ alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.Accommodation options and prices
This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or 91Âé¶¹ Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found here. Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.
Location and travel
Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the 91Âé¶¹ campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to 91Âé¶¹ village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway. There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. 91Âé¶¹ campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.
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Campus address
College Road
91Âé¶¹
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL
How to apply
To apply for this course please use the online application form.
Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.