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Training & Capability Development
Developing People. Building Capability. Strengthening Organisations.
Forward Forensics delivers structured training pathways designed to develop investigators, forensic practitioners, intelligence analysts, laboratory managers and decision-makers at every stage of their professional journey.
Our training programmes combine operational experience, international best practice and hands-on practical exercises to provide organisations with sustainable capability development rather than isolated technical training.
The training portfolio is organised into three strategic capability pathways — Digital Investigations, Intelligence & Cyber Operations and Capability Development — each built from focused training pathways your organisation can combine around its operational needs.
Training Ecosystem
A Connected Learning Journey
Every pathway below is part of a single, structured journey — from building foundational knowledge through to practising, applying and sustaining capability in live operational environments.
Strategic Pathway 1
Digital Investigations
Building the Technical Skills Required to Identify, Preserve, Recover and Analyse Digital Evidence. This pathway focuses on developing the practical investigative and forensic skills required to support modern digital investigations.
Digital Forensics Foundation Pathway
Building Strong Investigative Foundations — develop the essential knowledge and skills required to manage digital evidence and support investigations.
- Introduction to Digital Forensics
- Digital Crime Scene Management
- Digital Evidence Handling & Preservation
- First Responder Digital Forensics
- Core Skills of Evidence Acquisition & Handling
- Chain of Custody & Evidence Management
- Introduction to Digital Investigations
Mobile Device Forensics Pathway
Unlocking Intelligence from Mobile Devices — develop specialist skills required to acquire, recover and analyse evidence from smartphones, tablets and mobile devices.
- Core Skills of Mobile Device Examination
- Android Forensics
- iOS Forensics
- Application Analysis
- Mobile Device Triage
- Cloud Data Recovery
- Advanced Mobile Device Examination
- Mobile Device Repair & Diagnostics
- Damaged Device Recovery
Computer Forensics Pathway
Extracting Intelligence from Digital Systems — focused on the forensic examination of computers, storage media and operating systems.
- Computer Forensics Fundamentals
- Windows Forensics
- Advanced Windows Artefacts
- Linux Forensics
- MacOS Forensics
- File System Analysis
- Data Recovery Techniques
- Malware Investigation
- Timeline Analysis
CCTV & Multimedia Forensics Pathway
Enhancing and Analysing Visual Evidence — develop expertise in the recovery and examination of video and multimedia evidence.
- CCTV Recovery & Acquisition
- Video Enhancement
- Multimedia Analysis
- Image Analysis
- DVR & NVR Examinations
- Timeline Reconstruction
Strategic Pathway 2
Intelligence & Cyber Operations
Transforming Data into Actionable Intelligence. This pathway focuses on intelligence collection, cyber investigations, online research and emerging digital threats.
Network & Cyber Investigation Pathway
Investigating Digital Threats — develop the skills required to investigate cyber incidents, network intrusions and digital attacks.
- Network Forensics
- Network Traffic Analysis
- Incident Response
- Threat Hunting
- Log Analysis
- Malware Investigation
- Cyber Investigation Techniques
- Digital Intrusion Investigations
Intelligence & Open Source Investigation Pathway
Turning Information into Intelligence — learn how to collect, verify and analyse publicly available information to support intelligence-led operations.
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Social Media Investigations
- Geolocation Techniques
- Online Profiling
- Intelligence Analysis
- Online Investigative Methodologies
- Intelligence Reporting
Cryptocurrency & Financial Investigation Pathway
Following the Digital Money Trail — focused on blockchain technologies, digital assets and financial intelligence.
- Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
- Blockchain Investigations
- Transaction Tracing
- Wallet Attribution
- Financial Intelligence
- Dark Web Investigations
- Open Source Cryptocurrency Analysis
Strategic Pathway 3
Capability Development
Building Sustainable Investigation Capabilities. This pathway is designed for organisations seeking to develop, enhance and sustain digital investigation capabilities.
Advanced Acquisition & Device Recovery Pathway
Recovering Evidence Others Cannot Access — develop advanced skills for recovering evidence from damaged, locked and unsupported devices.
- Mobile Device Repair for Forensics
- Advanced Device Diagnostics
- ISP Acquisition
- JTAG Acquisition
- Chip-Off Fundamentals
- Advanced Data Recovery Techniques
- Hardware-Level Investigations
Digital Forensics Laboratory Development Pathway
Designing and Managing Modern Investigation Facilities — supporting organisations in developing secure, efficient and internationally aligned digital forensics laboratories.
- Digital Laboratory Design
- Laboratory Management
- Quality Assurance
- SOP Development
- ISO 17025 Awareness
- ISO 27001 Awareness
- Accreditation Readiness
- Evidence Management Systems
- Laboratory Workflow Design
Leadership & Capability Development Pathway
Developing Teams, Leaders and National Capabilities — designed for managers, supervisors and decision-makers responsible for building sustainable investigation capabilities.
- Building National Digital Investigation Capabilities
- Strategic Digital Forensics Planning
- Managing Digital Investigation Teams
- Procurement & Technology Selection
- Digital Transformation for Investigation Units
- Capability Maturity Assessments
- Governance & Compliance
Delivery Options
Flexible, Practitioner-Led Delivery
Forward Forensics training can be delivered through a variety of flexible formats to match your organisation’s operational requirements.
Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Live remote training supported by practical exercises and demonstrations.
Bespoke Training Solutions
Customised courses developed around specific operational, technical or organisational requirements.
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