Flagship project
Network Reconnaissance Report
Map an organisation's digital infrastructure using WHOIS, DNS, Shodan and theHarvester.
- Network
- Reconnaissance
- Shodan
Cybersecurity & IntelligenceHigh-Growth Skill
OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course in Amritsar with Real Investigations & Placement Support
OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course course in AmritsarJob-oriented OSINT training built on real investigation scenarios — small batches, daily hands-on practice and 100% placement assistance.
3 / 6 MonthsBeginner to advancedClassroom & live online
3 / 6 Months
Duration
Weekday/Weekend
Mode
12th Pass/Any Grad
Eligibility
10-12 Students
Batch Size
Admissions open
OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course · 3 / 6 Months
Batch timings
- Morning
- Evening
- Weekend
- Live online
About the programme
Course overview
Course overviewtechcadd's OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course in Amritsar is a practical, investigation-first introduction to open-source intelligence for beginners and career switchers.
It opens with internet fundamentals, search techniques, and digital footprinting, then moves into social media intelligence, domain reconnaissance, dark web monitoring, threat intelligence, and operational security on real projects.
You finish with a documented OSINT portfolio, a capstone investigation, CV preparation and interview coaching.
Every organisation in Amritsar — from cybersecurity firms near Ranjit Avenue to IT companies on Airport Road, from law enforcement units to corporate security teams — is confronting the same challenge: information is everywhere, but making sense of it requires skill. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become the backbone of modern cybersecurity, fraud investigation, threat analysis, and digital forensics. Companies that once relied on manual research now need professionals who can gather, analyse, and act on publicly available data — ethically and effectively.
techcadd's OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course in Amritsar is built on the tools and techniques you actually see in job listings — Maltego, Shodan, theHarvester, SpiderFoot, Recon-ng, Google Dorking, and real-world investigation scenarios — not abstract theory. You build intelligence gathering skills and complete real investigative projects from the very first module and finish with a documented OSINT portfolio, not just a certificate. The programme runs in a 3-month foundation track, with an optional 6-month extended track for deeper mastery. Batches are capped at 10–12 students, and every investigation you conduct is reviewed weekly by mentors who still work on live cybersecurity and intelligence projects.
Placement assistanceLive investigation labsInternship certificate
- Duration
- 3 / 6 Months
- Level
- Beginner to advanced
- Mode
- Classroom & live online
- Batches
- Morning, evening & weekend
Module by module
The curriculum, module by module
Module by module curriculumThe OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course is a nested ladder — the longer track includes every module from the shorter track and adds more depth. No module is repeated; you continue building on the skills you have already learned.
- Module 01 of 10
Internet Fundamentals & OSINT Basics
The foundational knowledge every OSINT professional assumes you already know — how the internet works and how to navigate it ethically.
Topics covered
- Internet architecture
- DNS
- HTTP/HTTPS
- IP addressing
- search engine mechanics
- OSINT lifecycle
- legal and ethical considerations
Tools in this module
Browser DevToolsWHOISNSLookupPingTracerouteYou finish withA documented internet fundamentals and OSINT methodology notebook
- Module 02 of 10
Advanced Search & Google Dorking
Search techniques — finding hidden information using advanced operators and search engine capabilities.
Topics covered
- Advanced search operators
- Google dorking
- Bing and Yandex search techniques
- cached pages
- archive.org
- search automation
Tools in this module
GoogleBingYandexWayback MachineCustom search scriptsYou finish withA documented search operator reference and a completed search-based investigation
- Module 03 of 10
Domain, IP & Network Reconnaissance
Network reconnaissance — mapping an organisation's digital infrastructure using publicly available data.
Topics covered
- WHOIS lookups
- DNS enumeration
- subdomain discovery
- IP geolocation
- port scanning basics
- network mapping
Tools in this module
WHOISNSLookupDigtheHarvesterShodanCensysNmapYou finish withA documented network reconnaissance report for a real target
- Module 04 of 10
Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)
Social media intelligence — gathering and analysing information from social platforms ethically.
Topics covered
- Social media investigation
- profile analysis
- cross-platform correlation
- geolocation from posts
- image verification
- metadata analysis
Tools in this module
Social media platformsExifToolGoogle EarthReverse image searchSherlockYou finish withA documented social media investigation report with verified findings
- Module 05 of 10
Email, Username & People Investigation
People and identity investigation — tracing digital footprints across platforms and data breaches.
Topics covered
- Email header analysis
- breach data checking
- username enumeration
- people search techniques
- background verification
- identity correlation
Tools in this module
Hunter.ioHave I Been PwnedEmailRepSherlockWhatsMyNamePiplYou finish withA documented people investigation report with a complete digital footprint analysis
- Module 06 of 10
Dark Web & Threat Intelligence
Dark web and threat intelligence — monitoring hidden networks and analysing cyber threats.
Topics covered
- Dark web basics
- Tor browser
- threat intelligence feeds
- IOC analysis
- malware information sharing
- credential leak monitoring
Tools in this module
Tor BrowserDark web search enginesAlienVault OTXMISPVirusTotalYou finish withA documented threat intelligence report with actionable indicators of compromise
- Module 07 of 10
Image, Video & Geolocation Intelligence
Visual intelligence — verifying and analysing images and videos for investigation purposes.
Topics covered
- Reverse image search
- image forensics
- metadata extraction
- video analysis
- geolocation techniques
- chronolocation
Tools in this module
Google ImagesTinEyeYandex ImagesExifToolGoogle EarthSunCalcFotoForensicsYou finish withA documented visual investigation report with verified geolocation and timeline
- Module 08 of 10
OSINT Automation & Tool Development
Automation — building custom tools and scripts to scale your OSINT investigations.
Topics covered
- Python for OSINT
- API integration
- custom tool development
- automation scripts
- data parsing
- report generation
Tools in this module
PythonRequestsBeautifulSoupSeleniumAPIsMaltegoSpiderFootRecon-ngYou finish withA custom OSINT automation tool with documented functionality
- Module 09 of 10
Operational Security (OPSEC) & Counter-OSINT
Operational security — protecting yourself and your organisation while conducting investigations.
Topics covered
- OPSEC fundamentals
- anonymity techniques
- VPN and proxy usage
- sock puppet accounts
- trace minimization
- counter-surveillance
Tools in this module
VPNsProxiesTailsWhonixVirtual machinesBurner accountsYou finish withA documented OPSEC plan and a counter-OSINT assessment report
- Module 10 of 10
Capstone Investigation, Career & Interview Readiness
A capstone investigation combining network, social media, dark web and visual intelligence, plus career readiness for OSINT and cybersecurity roles.
Topics covered
- Full investigation lifecycle
- report writing
- portfolio development
- resume
- LinkedIn profile
- interview readiness
- freelancing setup
Tools in this module
GitHubPortfolioResumeLinkedInReport templatesYou finish withA complete capstone investigation with documentation, and an interview-ready OSINT portfolio and resume
What you build
Projects that answer the interview question for you
Portfolio projectsEach project is reviewed individually, and the review notes go into your portfolio documentation.
Social Media Investigation
Investigate a target's social media presence, verify images and correlate digital footprints.
- SOCMINT
- Verification
- OSINT
Threat Intelligence Report
Monitor dark web sources and produce an actionable threat intelligence report.
- Dark Web
- Threat Intel
- IOC
Expert Capstone Investigation
Complete an end-to-end investigation combining network, social media, visual and dark web intelligence.
- Multi-Domain
- Portfolio
- Investigation
The working loop
Learn it. Build it. Make it yours.
Learn it. Build it. Make it yours.Every project moves through the same loop: understand the brief, build it with guidance, then explain the decisions behind your work. The certificate is the receipt — the portfolio is the point.
- 01
Industry-focused curriculum
You learn it the way cybersecurity teams and intelligence units use it, with the workflow and standards an OSINT analyst expects.
Network Reconnaissance Report
- 02
Live investigation labs
Every module runs on real scenarios with real data and real results, not a slide or a screenshot.
Social Media Investigation
- 03
Mentor-reviewed deliverables
Each module ends with a documented investigation reviewed weekly by a mentor who still works on live security projects.
Threat Intelligence Report
- 04
Real targets and scenarios from the start
Every project is built on real-world investigation scenarios and measured through actionable intelligence, the way security teams work.
Expert Capstone Investigation
The honest pitch
Your months should build more than a certificate.
Your months should build more than a certificate.A course is worth the time you give it only if you finish with investigations you can show and skills you can defend.
Project review week at the Amritsar campus
Mentors mark up work line by line
Hiring drive & mock interview day
Practitioners run the panel, not HR
Why choose OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course
Why students choose techcadd
Why students choose techcaddWhat makes this course at techcadd different from a typical alternative is that every module is built on a real investigation scenario and documented to professional standards, so you finish with an end-to-end OSINT portfolio rather than disconnected certificates.
- 01
Mentors who still work on live security projects
Not full-time lecturers — trainers who are still doing the job they teach.
- 02
One investigation environment, extended through every module
You start the investigation in Module 01, extend it through every module, and complete the capstone by Module 10.
- 03
Small batch sizes
10–12 students per batch ensures every student gets personalised feedback on every deliverable.
- 04
Nested, no-repeat curriculum
Longer programs include everything from shorter tracks and add more depth — you never repeat a module.
- 05
Documented internship experience
Every student receives a documented internship certificate alongside their course certificate.
- 06
Placement support
Resume and LinkedIn preparation, interview coaching, and active placement assistance for graduates.
Eligibility
Who can join the OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course course
Who can join the OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course courseThis course works for a specific starting point — here's who gets the most out of it.
- Educational backgroundNo specific degree or stream required — school leavers, graduates and career switchers all qualify.
- Prior experienceNone required. The programme opens at beginner level and builds from there across 3 / 6 months.
- AgeNo upper age limit. What matters is being able to commit to the full course rather than dropping off midway.
- EquipmentA laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection for classroom or live-online batches.
- Time commitmentAble to attend regularly across 3 / 6 months, in a morning, evening or weekend batch.
Where it leads
The roles this portfolio opens
Job titles vary by company, but the underlying expectations do not. Each destination below maps to work you will have already done during the programme.
Tools you will actually use
The working stack for OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course
Tools and technologies coveredEvery tool below is installed, configured and used by you during the course — not demonstrated on a slide. You leave able to set up your own environment from scratch.
20tools covered
Search engine
- Bing
- Yandex
Web archive
- Wayback Machine
Domain lookup
- WHOIS
DNS lookup
- NSLookup
- Dig
Email/subdomain harvesting
- theHarvester
IoT search engine
- Shodan
Internet-wide scanning
- Censys
Network scanning
- Nmap
Metadata extraction
- ExifTool
Geolocation
- Google Earth
Username search
- Sherlock
Email finder
- Hunter.io
Breach checker
- Have I Been Pwned
Anonymity
- Tor Browser
Malware analysis
- VirusTotal
Link analysis
- Maltego
OSINT automation
- SpiderFoot
OSINT framework
- Recon-ng
Programming language
- Python
HTTP library
- Requests
Web scraping
- BeautifulSoup
Browser automation
- Selenium
Certification
Get certified in OSINT Foundation to Advanced Course
Get certified in OSINT Foundation to Advanced CourseIssued on completion against the modules you finished and the projects you submitted — plus an internship letter where the industrial training track applies. Shareable to LinkedIn, and verifiable by an employer who calls the Amritsar desk.
- Module-wise assessment, not attendance-based
- Project submissions logged against your certificate
- Internship letter on the industrial training track
- Verifiable directly with the campus office
Future scope
Where this takes you over the next five years
Where this takes you over the next five yearsThe skill does not stand still, and neither does what it is worth.
- OSINT is the new baselineEmployers increasingly assume cybersecurity knowledge will extend to OSINT and threat intelligence.
- Automation and OPSEC are the new layersTeams expect OSINT professionals to integrate automation and operational security, not just manual research.
The objective is practical knowledge rather than memorised concepts.
Due diligence
How techcadd compares
How techcadd comparesWhat actually differs between this course at techcadd and a typical alternative.
| What you should ask | techcadd Amritsar | Other institutes |
|---|---|---|
| Live investigation work | Every module, from week one | Varies, often only at the end |
| Learning format | One investigation environment extended through every module | Topics demonstrated separately, rarely combined |
| Tools used | Maltego, Shodan, SpiderFoot, Tor, Automation | Usually limited to basic search |
| Batch size | 10–12 students per batch | Often 25–40 students per batch |
| Dark web & threat intel | Live monitoring, IOC analysis | Rarely covered |
| Advanced topics | Automation, OPSEC, counter-OSINT | Often only theory |
| Automation & tool building | Python, APIs, custom tools | Rarely covered |
| Portfolio | 10 documented OSINT deliverables | Often just assignments, not portfolio-ready work |
| Certificate | Completion certificate + documented internship | Only a completion certificate |
| Placement support | Resume, LinkedIn, interview coaching, active placement | Often only a completion certificate |
Every comparison here is about substance, not marketing language.
Before you enrol
Questions we get asked at the admissions desk
Frequently asked questionsIf something here is not covered, the Amritsar desk will answer it directly — no call-back queue.
No. The programme opens at beginner level and assumes no background beyond comfort with a computer. Students who already have some exposure move through the early modules faster and spend the saved time on project work.
