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OSINT
OSINT Real-World Applications Course in Amritsar with Live Labs & Placement Support
OSINT Real-World Applications Course course in AmritsarJob-oriented professional training built on live labs — small batches, daily hands-on practice and 100% placement assistance.
Flexible batchesBeginner to advancedHybrid
3 / 6 / 9 Months
Duration
Weekday/Weekend
Mode
12th Pass/Any Grad
Eligibility
10-12 Students
Batch Size
Admissions open
OSINT Real-World Applications Course · Flexible batches
Batch timings
- Morning
- Evening
- Weekend
- Live online
About the programme
Course overview
Course overviewtechcadd's OSINT Real-World Applications Course in Amritsar is a lab-based, professional-level programme for learners who want to work as OSINT analysts, threat intelligence analysts, or security researchers.
It opens with cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, and the intelligence cycle, then moves into information gathering, OSINT tools, social media intelligence, domain and IP intelligence, dark web monitoring, threat intelligence, and reporting.
You finish with a professional portfolio of intelligence reports, a capstone project, CV preparation and interview coaching.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is the practice of gathering and analysing publicly available information to support security, investigations, and decision-making. At the professional level, the job changes from running tools to owning an intelligence cycle — scoping the requirement, collecting data, processing and analysing it, producing actionable intelligence, and defending the findings to a client. That is the layer this programme trains you for. Manufacturing units, IT firms, banks, healthcare providers, and law enforcement agencies across Punjab are all digitizing their operations, and each of them needs analysts who can find, verify, document and explain intelligence before it becomes an actionable threat.
Techcadd's OSINT Real-World Applications Course is built around the tools that appear in actual job descriptions — Google Dorking, Maltego, Shodan, theHarvester, Recon-ng, SpiderFoot, and OSINT Framework — not academic substitutes. You work in a hands-on lab from the first week and finish with a professional portfolio of intelligence reports, a capstone project, and interview-ready documentation. The programme is available in 3, 6, and 9-month tracks, and each longer track includes everything from the shorter one without repeating a module. Batch sizes are capped at 10–12 students, and every deliverable is reviewed weekly by mentors who still work on live engagements.
Cybersecurity FundamentalsLinux & WindowsNetworkingInformation GatheringOSINT ToolsSocial Media IntelligenceDomain & IP IntelligenceThreat Intelligence & Dark WebForensics & OSINTCapstone, Certification & Placement
- Duration
- Flexible batches
- Level
- Beginner to advanced
- Mode
- Hybrid
- Batches
- Morning, evening & weekend
Module by module
The curriculum, module by module
Module by module curriculumThe OSINT Real-World Applications Course is a nested ladder — each longer track includes every module from the shorter tracks and adds more depth. No module is repeated; you continue building on the skills you have already learned.
- Module 01 of 25
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Core security concepts — the CIA Triad, common threat types, security domains, and the legal and ethical boundaries of OSINT.
Topics covered
- CIA Triad
- threat types
- security domains
- cyber laws and ethics
Tools in this module
Security frameworksCyber law referencesYou finish withA written summary of security domains and legal boundaries of OSINT
- Module 02 of 25
Computer & Operating Systems
Windows and Linux fundamentals — users, groups, permissions, and the operating system knowledge every OSINT investigation assumes.
Topics covered
- Windows and Linux administration
- users
- groups
- permissions
Tools in this module
WindowsLinuxYou finish withA configured Linux and Windows lab environment with documented permissions
- Module 03 of 25
Networking Fundamentals
Networking fundamentals — the OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, DNS, DHCP, and VPN concepts that every OSINT investigation depends on.
Topics covered
- OSI/TCP-IP addressing
- subnetting
- routing
- DNS
- DHCP
- VPN
Tools in this module
WiresharkNmap basicsYou finish withA documented network map and packet capture analysis
- Module 04 of 25
Virtualisation & OSINT Lab
Building a safe virtualisation lab with Kali Linux and Windows Server so every OSINT exercise runs in an isolated environment.
Topics covered
- Building and using a safe virtual lab
Tools in this module
VMwareVirtualBoxKali LinuxWindows ServerYou finish withA working Kali Linux and Windows Server lab on your own machine
- Module 05 of 25
Git & GitHub
Git branching and GitHub workflows so scripts, notes and reports are version-controlled like a professional project.
Topics covered
- Version control
- repo hygiene
- professional scripting workflow
Tools in this module
GitGitHubYou finish withA GitHub portfolio repository with your OSINT scripts and reports
- Module 06 of 25
AI for OSINT
Using AI assistants and prompt engineering to speed up detection, triage and OSINT research — a practical tool skill, not a theory module.
Topics covered
- Using AI to assist detection
- triage and research
Tools in this module
ChatGPTGeminiCopilotprompt engineeringAI researchYou finish withA documented workflow for using AI tools in OSINT analysis
- Module 07 of 25
Information Gathering
Passive and active information gathering — OSINT, Google dorking, WHOIS, DNS and subdomain enumeration against a real target.
Topics covered
- OSINT
- Google dorking
- WHOIS
- DNS and subdomain enumeration
Tools in this module
OSINT toolsGoogle DorkingWHOISDNS enumerationNslookupYou finish withAn information gathering report on an authorised target
- Module 08 of 25
Advanced OSINT
Advanced OSINT — automation, custom tooling, and advanced investigation techniques.
Topics covered
- Advanced OSINT tools
- automation
- and techniques
Tools in this module
MaltegoShodanSpiderFootRecon-ngPythonYou finish withAn advanced OSINT investigation with documented automation
- Module 09 of 25
Domain & IP Intelligence
Domain and IP intelligence — WHOIS, DNS analysis, IP geolocation, and attack surface mapping.
Topics covered
- Domain intelligence
- IP intelligence
- DNS analysis
Tools in this module
WHOISDNS enumerationShodanCensysYou finish withA domain and IP intelligence report with attack surface map
- Module 10 of 25
Python OSINT Automation
Writing Python and Bash scripts to automate OSINT collection, analysis and reporting tasks.
Topics covered
- Building and shipping Python OSINT scripts
Tools in this module
PythonBashreport automationYou finish withA Python OSINT automation script published to GitHub
- Module 11 of 25
AI OSINT Automation
Using AI APIs to assist OSINT reconnaissance, scripting and analysis in an intelligence workflow.
Topics covered
- AI-assisted recon
- scripting and analysis
Tools in this module
OpenAI APIGemini APIAI OSINT AssistantYou finish withAn AI-assisted OSINT automation workflow with documented outputs
- Module 12 of 25
Industry Capstone Project
A complete industry-style capstone combining OSINT reconnaissance, social media intelligence, domain intelligence, and threat intelligence.
Topics covered
- End-to-end OSINT workflow
- intelligence lifecycle
Tools in this module
ReconOSINT toolsthreat detectionincident responseYou finish withA complete end-to-end capstone project and report
- Module 13 of 25
Placement Preparation
Resume, LinkedIn and portfolio preparation with mock interviews for OSINT roles.
Topics covered
- Resume
- portfolio
- interview readiness
Tools in this module
ResumeLinkedInportfolio buildingmock interviewsYou finish withAn interview-ready resume, LinkedIn profile and portfolio
- Module 14 of 25
Threat Intelligence & Dark Web Monitoring
Threat intelligence and dark web monitoring — threat intelligence platforms, dark web monitoring, and IOC extraction with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Topics covered
- Threat intelligence
- dark web monitoring
- IOC extraction
Tools in this module
Threat intelligence platformsTordark web monitoring toolsMITRE ATT&CKYou finish withA threat intelligence report with dark web findings
- Module 15 of 25
Capstone Phase I — Project Planning
Scoping and planning a full OSINT capstone, with documentation from day one.
Topics covered
- Scoping
- planning and documentation
Tools in this module
Planning templatesGitHubYou finish withAn approved capstone project plan
- Module 16 of 25
Capstone Phase I — OSINT Build
Building the core OSINT components of the capstone project in the lab.
Topics covered
- Building the core of a real OSINT project
Tools in this module
Lab stackGitHubYou finish withA working capstone phase-one build
- Module 17 of 25
Capstone Phase II — Advanced Features
Adding advanced detection, automation and hardening features to the capstone build.
Topics covered
- Advanced detection
- automation and hardening
Tools in this module
SIEMautomation scriptscloud stackYou finish withA capstone build with advanced features and documentation
- Module 18 of 25
Capstone Phase II — Documentation
Writing professional-grade documentation for the capstone, suitable for a client or employer.
Topics covered
- Professional documentation and reporting
Tools in this module
MarkdowndiagramsYou finish withA complete capstone documentation set
- Module 19 of 25
Operational Security & Anonymity
Operational security and anonymity — OPSEC, Tor, VPNs, and privacy tools for OSINT investigations.
Topics covered
- OPSEC
- anonymity
- privacy
Tools in this module
TorVPNsprivacy toolsYou finish withAn OPSEC and anonymity configuration report
- Module 20 of 25
Career Readiness
Career readiness — portfolio review, resume refinement and interview preparation for OSINT roles.
Topics covered
- Interview readiness
- portfolio
- career planning
Tools in this module
PortfolioresumeLinkedInYou finish withAn interview-ready OSINT portfolio and resume
- Module 21 of 25
OSINT & Threat Intelligence Careers
OSINT and threat intelligence career paths — roles, workflows and the tooling employers expect you to know.
Topics covered
- OSINT workflow
- threat intelligence tooling
- career paths
Tools in this module
OSINT toolsthreat intelligence platformsYou finish withAn OSINT career map with portfolio alignment
- Module 22 of 25
Resume & LinkedIn Portfolio
Building a resume, LinkedIn profile and GitHub portfolio that reflects your lab work and capstone project.
Topics covered
- Personal brand
- portfolio
- outreach
Tools in this module
ResumeLinkedInGitHub portfolioYou finish withA published resume, LinkedIn profile and GitHub portfolio
- Module 23 of 25
Aptitude & HR Preparation
Aptitude and HR interview preparation for OSINT hiring processes.
Topics covered
- Aptitude
- communication
- HR interview readiness
Tools in this module
Aptitude banksmock HR interviewsYou finish withAptitude and HR interview readiness
- Module 24 of 25
Technical Mock Interviews
Technical mock interviews covering labs, tools, reporting and defensive reasoning.
Topics covered
- Technical interview defence
Tools in this module
Mock technical interviewsYou finish withTechnical interview readiness with documented feedback
- Module 25 of 25
Practical Assessment & Certification
A hands-on practical assessment and certification covering the full programme.
Topics covered
- Hands-on assessment under exam conditions
Tools in this module
Practical assessment labYou finish withA practical assessment result and certification
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.
Packet Capture & Network Map
Capture live network traffic with Wireshark and produce a documented network map and packet analysis.
- Wireshark
- Nmap
Information Gathering Report
Run OSINT, Google dorking, WHOIS and DNS enumeration against an authorised target and document the findings.
- OSINT
- WHOIS
- DNS
OSINT Investigation Report
Use Maltego, Shodan, theHarvester, Recon-ng and SpiderFoot to investigate an authorised target and document the findings.
- Maltego
- Shodan
- theHarvester
- Recon-ng
Social Media Intelligence Report
Investigate social media profiles and produce a SOCMINT report with findings.
- Social media platforms
- OSINT tools
Domain & IP Intelligence Report
Conduct domain and IP intelligence, DNS analysis, and attack surface mapping.
- WHOIS
- DNS enumeration
- Shodan
- Censys
Python OSINT Automation Script
Write and ship a Python OSINT automation script for collection, analysis or reporting, published to GitHub.
- Python
- Bash
- GitHub
Threat Intelligence Report
Monitor the dark web, extract IOCs, and produce a threat intelligence report.
- Threat intelligence platforms
- Tor
- MITRE ATT&CK
Digital Forensics Investigation
Handle evidence, analyse memory and disk images with Autopsy and Volatility, and produce an investigation report.
- Autopsy
- Volatility
Malware Analysis Report
Analyse malware behaviour, extract IOCs, and produce a report with YARA rules.
- YARA
- IOC
- STIX/TAXII
OSINT Capstone Project
Complete an end-to-end capstone combining OSINT reconnaissance, social media intelligence, domain intelligence, and threat intelligence.
- Full OSINT Stack
- GitHub
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 it is used on real intelligence engagements, with the workflow and standards an intelligence team expects.
Linux & Windows Lab Build
- 02
Live labs, not slides
Every module runs in a hands-on lab against real targets — public records, social media, and open data — not screenshots.
Packet Capture & Network Map
- 03
Mentor-reviewed deliverables
Each module ends with a documented artefact reviewed weekly by a mentor who still works on live engagements.
Information Gathering Report
- 04
Reporting and certification
Every exercise ends with a written report, and the programme closes with a practical assessment and certification.
OSINT Investigation Report
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 work 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 Real-World Applications Course
Why students choose techcadd
Why students choose techcaddWhat makes this course at techcadd different from a typical alternative.
- 01
Mentors who still ship client work
Not full-time lecturers — trainers who are still doing the job they teach.
- 02
Live labs, not slides
Every module runs in a hands-on lab against real targets — not screenshots.
- 03
Tools used in job descriptions
Google Dorking, Maltego, Shodan, theHarvester, Recon-ng, SpiderFoot — not outdated or academic substitutes.
- 04
Nested ladder structure
Each longer track includes every module from the shorter one without repeating a module.
- 05
AI-assisted learning
You learn to use AI assistants and prompt engineering as practical tools in OSINT analysis.
Eligibility
Who can join the OSINT Real-World Applications Course course
Who can join the OSINT Real-World Applications 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 flexible batches.
- 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 flexible batches, 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 Real-World Applications 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
Operating system
- Kali Linux
- Ubuntu
- Windows
Virtualisation
- VMware
- VirtualBox
Version control
- Git
Code hosting
- GitHub
AI assistant
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Copilot
AI API
- OpenAI API
- Gemini API
OSINT
- OSINT tools
- Google Dorking
- WHOIS
- Maltego
- Shodan
- theHarvester
- Recon-ng
- SpiderFoot
- OSINT Framework
- Censys
DNS enumeration
- Nslookup
SOCMINT
- Social media platforms
DNS
- DNS enumeration
Threat intel
- Threat intelligence platforms
- Dark web monitoring tools
Anonymity
- Tor
Packet analysis
- Wireshark
Network scanner
- Nmap
SIEM
- Wazuh
- Splunk
Threat framework
- MITRE ATT&CK
Digital forensics
- Autopsy
Memory forensics
- Volatility
Malware rules
- YARA
Threat intelligence
- STIX / TAXII
Cloud platform
- AWS
- Azure
Containers
- Docker
Container orchestration
- Kubernetes
Programming language
- Python
Scripting shell
- Bash
Deployment framework
- Streamlit
Web framework
- Flask
- Django
Certification
Get certified in OSINT Real-World Applications Course
Get certified in OSINT Real-World Applications 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.
- AI-assisted OSINTAI is transforming OSINT, making AI-assisted detection and analysis increasingly valuable.
- Dark web monitoringDark web monitoring is becoming a standard requirement in threat intelligence job descriptions.
- Threat intelligence platformsThreat intelligence platforms are moving from niche to standard expectations.
- Operational security (OPSEC)OPSEC and anonymity are now a dedicated requirement in OSINT job descriptions.
- OSINT automationPython and automation skills are now a dedicated requirement in OSINT job descriptions.
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 OSINT project work | Every course, from week one | Varies, often only at the end |
| Small batches (10–12) | Capped for mentor attention | Often 30+ students per batch |
| Tools used in job descriptions | Google Dorking, Maltego, Shodan, theHarvester, Recon-ng, SpiderFoot | Outdated or academic substitutes |
| Mentor-reviewed deliverables | Weekly review by working professionals | Often no review or feedback |
| AI-assisted learning | Built into the curriculum | Rarely included |
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.
