Recognition and certification
In 2017, the International Anti Crime Academy submitted IOSI101:OSINT Module 1 , IOSI102:OSINT Module 2 and IOSI103:OSINT Module 3 of the Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® 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 Stichting Post Hoger Voroeps Onderwijs Nederland (SPHBO). 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 SPHBO is that the teaching material offered, in this case the Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® course, meets the expectations of a registered course in terms of level, depth, topicality and relevance to the labor market, such as assessed by the expert Advisory Committee affiliated 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 Post-HBO diploma for the training:
Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert- B®
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 Expert® training 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 Post-HBO diploma Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B®
2. You will be included in the Graduate Register, allowing (future) employers to verify your diploma
3. You earn PE points (Continuing Education) or Credits 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
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.
For students who already have the Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert® diploma, this diploma is considered equivalent to the Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® diploma.
PE points and credits
ACAMS has awarded 169 credits to the Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® diploma (IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103).
NIVRE has awarded 6 PE points for IOSI101: OSINT Module 1.
Holland Quaestor has awarded 80 PE points to the Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® course. This emphasizes the value and recognition that our training enjoys within this field.