Recognition and certification
In 2016, the International Anti Crime Academy IOSI101:OSINT Module 1 and IOSI102:OSINT Module 2 of the Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst® training to the Center for Post Initial Education (CPION) for assessment. This organization acts as the official point of contact for educational institutions that want to register their post-initial courses as recognized registered courses. The CPION is responsible for guaranteeing the quality of, among others, the Foundation for Permanent Education in the Netherlands (SPEN). Only courses that meet strict quality criteria are eligible for the designation 'register course' and are also included in the Dutch Course Database.
A requirement for registration with the SPEN is that the teaching material offered, in this case the Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst® course, meets the expectations of a registered course in terms of level, depth, topicality and relevance to the labor market, as assessed by the expert Advisory Committee associated with the institute. When assessing a registered training course, various elements such as content, duration, number of teaching hours, study load, practical assignments, examination assignments, and the like are assessed and monitored by this Advisory Committee.
The above procedure has resulted in the International Anti Crime Academy being entitled to award a registered and recognized diploma for the training:
Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst®
To ensure the quality and labor market relevance of this training, the International Anti Crime Academy has also established an external OSINT Advisory Committee, consisting of members active in the sectors of Investigation (semi-government), Intelligence (government), and Civil investigation, surveillance and detection. (non-government).
The Advisory Committee monitors and provides advice regarding the connection of the Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst® training course with practice in the labor market sectors mentioned.
After obtaining the diploma, you will benefit from the following benefits:
1. You will receive the recognized Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst® diploma
2. You will be included in the Graduate Register, allowing (future) employers to verify your diploma
3. You earn PE points (Continuing Education) by completing this course
4. With this diploma you may be able to obtain exemptions for other courses
5. The register offers you the option to request a replacement diploma if you lose the original diploma
6. The diploma is also part of the Post-HBO Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert® course
Our OSINT courses and diplomas are widely recognized and highly regarded by various government departments, as well as by a wide range of international organizations outside of government. Whether you already work for such an organization or are pursuing a position with one of these employers, our OSINT training courses are a valuable addition to your CV.
PE points and credits
ACAMS has awarded 91 credits to the Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst® diploma (IOSI101 and IOSI102).
NIVRE has awarded 6 PE points for IOSI101: OSINT Module 1.
Holland Quaestor has awarded 56 PE points to the Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst® course. This emphasizes the value and recognition that our training enjoys within this field.