# International Anti Crime Academy (IACA)

> CRKBO-registered training institute and the only civil organization in Europe authorized to issue the recognized registered programs Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst®, Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® and Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-A®. Specialized in OSINT, SOCMINT, digital investigation, combating (financial) crime and intelligence.

Homepage: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/
This is the English index. The Dutch version is at https://anti-crime-academy.com/llms.txt.

## Training route (module to diploma)
- OSINT Module 1 (IOSI101), 3 training days — on completion: IACA Institute Certificate.
- OSINT Module 2 (IOSI102), 3 training days — after modules 1 and 2: SPEN register diploma Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst®.
- OSINT Module 3 (IOSI103), 3 training days — after modules 1 to 3: post-graduate diploma Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B®.
- OSINT Module 4 (IOSI104), 3 training days — after modules 1 to 4: post-graduate diploma Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-A®.
- IOSI110 OSINT Review Lesson: annual refresher day to keep knowledge up to date.
- The modules are taken in fixed order. No specific prior education is required. Lessons take place at the location in Gilze-Rijen or live online.

## Key concepts and methodologies
- OSINT (Open Source Intelligence): gathering information and intelligence from public sources, including images, video and audio.
- SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence): a subcategory of OSINT focused on social media. Part of every IACA OSINT program.
- OSFINT® (Open Source Financial Intelligence): open source investigation into financial structures, ownership and transactions.
- OSAINT® (OSINT with AI Integration): the methodology of the International Anti Crime Academy in which OSINT is combined with artificial intelligence for monitoring and analysis. OSAINT® is a registered trademark of IACA; the masterclass is at https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-masterclasses/osaint/.
- IPE (Investigative Prompt Engineering): IACA's methodology for applying AI to fact-finding. Four pillars: Multi-LLM Orchestration, Adversarial Analytical Prompting, Investigative Agents and Semantic Synthesis & Entity Discovery. Covered across all OSINT modules.
- Cyber-HUMINT (IHUM201): internet infiltration and human intelligence in the digital environment; leads to the SPEN register diploma Registered Cyber-HUMINT Strategic Operator®.
- OSIDATA®: IACA's OSINT and SOCMINT database with hundreds of tools, structured into 64 chapters. Not a commercial product; access is included with the programs.
- Disinformation versus misinformation: disinformation is deliberately used to mislead, misinformation lacks that intent. Fake news is a specific form of disinformation.

## Training courses
- Applied Criminal Intelligence Analysis (Foundation): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/applied-criminal-intelligence-analysis/ — Foundation program in criminal intelligence analysis (ICIA101): from information to a well-founded intelligence picture, built around one continuous crime case. Key topics include crime analysis, Social Network Analysis (SNA), crime scripting and scenario thinking. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/applied-criminal-intelligence-analysis/llms.txt
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/certified-ethical-hacker/ — Accredited Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program from EC-Council, taught in English. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/certified-ethical-hacker/llms.txt
- Certified Global Sanctions Investigator (CGSI): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/global-sanctions-investigator/ — Accredited Certified Global Sanctions Investigator (CGSI, IOSF101) program. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/global-sanctions-investigator/llms.txt
- Cyber-HUMINT (IHUM201): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/cyber-humint/ — Private SPEN custom program in Cyber Human Intelligence (IHUM201). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/cyber-humint/llms.txt
- Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/fiat-training/ — International FIAT program (Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training), 5 days, taught in English. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/fiat-training/llms.txt
- International Security: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/international-security/ — High-quality professional training in international security, in cooperation with the CRI Safety Training Center (US). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/international-security/llms.txt
- Interrogation, Interview Techniques and Body Language: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/interrogation-interview-technique-body-language/ — Interrogation, Interview Techniques and Body Language program. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/interrogation-interview-technique-body-language/llms.txt
- Interview Specialist for Safety and Integrity in the Workplace: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/interview-specialist-for-safety-and-integrity-in-the-workplace/ — In-depth Interview Specialist for Safety and Integrity in the Workplace program. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/interview-specialist-for-safety-and-integrity-in-the-workplace/llms.txt
- Observation Technique: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/observation-technique/ — Observation Technique e-learning, start immediately. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/observation-technique/llms.txt
- OSINT Module 1 (IOSI101): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-1/ — Post-graduate OSINT program. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-1/llms.txt
- OSINT Module 2 (IOSI102): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-2/ — Post-graduate OSINT follow-up program (module 2). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-2/llms.txt
- OSINT Module 3 (IOSI103): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-3/ — Post-graduate OSINT expert module (module 3). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-3/llms.txt
- OSINT Module 4 (IOSI104): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-4/ — Post-graduate OSINT expert module (module 4) with Cyber-HUMINT and AI. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-module-4/llms.txt
- OSINT Review Lesson (IOSI110): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-review-lesson/ — Annual live online OSINT refresher day for alumni (IOSI110). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/osint-review-lesson/llms.txt
- Practical Diploma Private Investigator: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/private-investigator-practical-diploma/ — Modular register program Practical Diploma Private Investigator (four practical modules, post-secondary vocational). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/private-investigator-practical-diploma/llms.txt
- Private Investigator: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/private-investigator-training/ — Classroom or live online professional program leading to the accredited SVPB diploma Private Investigator. With guidance up to and including the two national SVPB exams. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/private-investigator-training/llms.txt
- Private Investigator (Belgium): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/private-detective-training/ — Accelerated four-day program for Belgian participants to obtain the accredited Dutch SVPB diploma Private Investigator (private detective). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/private-detective-training/llms.txt
- Registered Body Language Analyst: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/body-language-analyst/ — Accredited Registered Body Language Analyst foundation program. Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/body-language-analyst/llms.txt
- Special Investigation Officer (BOA): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/boa-training/ — Accredited BOA foundation program (hybrid). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/boa-training/llms.txt
- Technical OSINT (IOSI109): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/technical-osint-training/ — One-day Technical OSINT training on OPSEC and the hacker mindset (IOSI109). Details: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/technical-osint-training/llms.txt

## Registered programs and diplomas
- Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst®: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/registered-open-source-intelligence-analyst/ — Become a Registered OSINT Analyst® with OSINT Modules 1 and 2. Complete the program with a SPEN registered diploma through CPION, CPE points and credits.
- Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B®: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/registered-open-source-intelligence-expert/ — Earn the post-Bachelor diploma Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® and learn to analyze, conduct and direct complex OSINT investigations.
- Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-A®: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/registered-open-source-intelligence-expert-a/ — Follow 4 OSINT modules and earn the post-Bachelor diploma Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-A®. With advanced Cyber-HUMINT, AI and specialist research.
- Registered Body Language Analyst®: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/registered-body-language-analyst/ — Registered Body Language Analyst® program: two class days, assessment, a personal interview, the ORBIT method and a recognized SPEN registered diploma.
- Certified Global Sanctions Investigator® | Registered Diploma: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/certified-global-sanctions-investigator/ — Registered program for sanctions investigators: learn to recognize and investigate sanctions evasion with OSINT and OSFINT® and earn a SPEN registered diploma.
- Practical Diploma Private Investigator®: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/practical-diploma-po-spmbo/ — Modular registered Private Investigator program in which theory and practice come together. Four modules, concluded with a SPEN registered diploma.
- Diploma Interrogation, Interview Technique & Body Language®: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/diploma-in-interrogation-interview-technique-body-language/ — Learn to interview professionally, ask targeted follow-up questions and analyze body language. Includes a recognized SPEN diploma and CPE points.
- Cyber-HUMINT Strategic Operator®: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/cyber-humint/ — Become a Registered Cyber-HUMINT Strategic Operator® and develop specialist skills in online approaches, digital profiles and Cyber-HUMINT.

## Overview pages
- Training in Investigation, OSINT & Crime Prevention: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/ — Explore all IACA training programs in OSINT, Cyber-HUMINT, investigation, forensic research and financial crime prevention. Practice-oriented and professional.
- Accredited Tracks & Registered Programs: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-courses/ — Explore IACA's accredited tracks in OSINT, investigation and financial crime prevention and work toward recognized expertise.
- IACA Masterclasses | AI, OSINT, Forensics & Cyber Awareness: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-masterclasses/ — Discover the IACA Masterclasses OSAINT®, Forensics Fundamentals and Cyber Awareness. Short, practice-oriented programs for current knowledge and deeper insight.
- OSINT Training Center | OSINT Training Programs: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/osint-training-center/ — The IACA OSINT Training Center offers SPEN and post-Bachelor tracks in OSINT, OSFINT®, SOCMINT, OSAINT® and Cyber-HUMINT.
- Communication, Behavior & Body Language Training: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/communication-behavior-integrity/ — Training programs in interview technique, body language and integrity for professionals. Practice-oriented learning with recognized programs and expert instructors.
- Investigation & Forensic Research Training: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/forensic-investigation/ — Training programs in investigation and forensic research for professionals. Learn to apply investigative methods, traces and scenarios in practice.

## Topics and background
- AML Training | Anti-Money Laundering: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/aml-training/ — Practical AML training for professionals. Deepen your AML/CFT knowledge and learn to use OSINT and OSFINT® in money laundering investigations.
- CDD Training | Customer Due Diligence: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/cdd-training/ — Practical CDD training for analysts. Deepen Customer Due Diligence and learn to use OSINT and OSFINT® in client screening and risk analysis.
- Custom OSINT & HUMINT Training: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/custom-osint-humint/ — Customized and private OSINT and HUMINT training for organizations, based on existing modules or developed fully to your needs.
- Disinformation Training | Investigating Fake News: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/disinformation-training/ — Learn to recognize, analyze and investigate disinformation and fake news with practical OSINT techniques and OSAINT® (OSINT with AI Integration).
- Investigative Prompt Engineering (IPE) & AI Agents: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/investigative-prompt-engineering/ — Learn to apply Investigative Prompt Engineering (IPE) in open-source research, with AI agents, adversarial prompting and attention to OPSEC.
- KYC Training | Know Your Customer: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/kyc-training/ — Practical KYC training for analysts. Deepen Know Your Customer and learn to use OSINT and OSFINT® for client screening and verification.
- Masterclass Cyber Awareness & Cyberpsychology: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-masterclasses/cyber-awareness/ — Live online masterclass on digital footprint, online approaches and cyberpsychology, focused on cyber awareness and the NIS2 cybersecurity directive.
- Masterclass Forensics Fundamentals | Traces & Scenarios: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-masterclasses/forensics-fundamentals-traces-and-scenarios/ — Learn how traces, DNA and fingerprints are assessed and how to substantiate scenarios in this forensic research masterclass. No prior knowledge required.
- Masterclass OSAINT® | OSINT with AI: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-masterclasses/osaint/ — Learn in one live webinar how OSAINT® combines OSINT and AI. Work hands-on with AI integration, prompt engineering and AI research tools.
- Missing Persons & Cold Case Department (VVCO): https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-department-of-missing-persons-and-cold-case-investigation/ — The IACA department voluntarily supports accredited authorities with OSINT in urgent missing person cases and stalled cold cases.
- OSAINT® & Agentic OSINT | AI-Driven Research: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/osaint-agentic-osint/ — Discover OSAINT® and Agentic OSINT for AI-driven digital research and monitoring, integrated within IACA's recognized OSINT track.
- OSIDATA® | OSINT Database & Tools: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/osint-database/ — OSIDATA® is IACA's OSINT learning platform with 64 chapters full of tools, software and wizards, including proprietary applications such as OsiFactChecker®.
- OSINT Tools, Software & Wizards: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/osint-tools/ — Find OSINT tools and sources in OSIDATA®, including hundreds of research tools and proprietary applications such as OsiFactChecker® and IACA Graph Explorer.
- OSINT Training | Open Source Intelligence: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/osint/ — Learn to apply OSINT professionally with IACA's recognized training programs. OSINT Modules 1 through 4, from basic skills to post-Bachelor expert level.
- OSINT Training | Practical OSINT Course: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/osint-training/ — Follow practice-oriented OSINT training at IACA. Learn to investigate open sources professionally in OSINT Modules 1 through 4, from basics to expert.
- Quality Marks & Certifications: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/iaca-quality-marks/ — View IACA's quality marks, certifications and international memberships, including CRKBO, ISO 9001 and SPHBO.
- Recognized OSINT Training | Post-Bachelor Diploma: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/recognized-osint-training-diploma/ — Follow IACA's recognized OSINT training, work with OSIDATA® and earn the post-Bachelor diploma Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-A®.
- Retraining & Education Programs: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/retraining-programs/ — Retraining for digital investigation, public order or financial crime prevention? Explore IACA's practice-oriented learning and education programs.
- SOCMINT Training | Social Media Intelligence: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/socmint-training/ — Learn to apply SOCMINT (Social Media Intelligence) to collect, assess and use information from social media in a targeted way during investigations.
- Sanctions Analyst Training | Global Sanctions Specialist: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/sanctions-analyst-training/ — Become a Global Sanctions Specialist and learn to conduct international sanctions investigations with OSINT and OSFINT®. Taught by CAMS-certified instructors.
- Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/sustainability-iaca/ — Read how IACA gives substance to corporate social responsibility, sustainable operations and greening within the organization.
- Training Facility Gilze-Rijen: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/impression/ — Take a look at IACA's training facility in Gilze-Rijen, with classrooms and facilities for training in investigation, digital research and security.

## Enrollment and contact
- Enroll in a Training Program: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/to-enrol/ — Enroll in a training program at the International Anti Crime Academy. Select your program and submit your enrollment easily online.
- Request Information About Training Programs: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/request-information/ — Request information about IACA's training programs and services and discover which training or track fits your field and development goals.
- Contact: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/contact/ — Contact the International Anti Crime Academy with questions about training programs, enrollment, custom training, scheduling or other IACA services.
- Enrollment Received: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/registration-thank-you/ — Your enrollment at the International Anti Crime Academy has been received successfully. One of our staff members will contact you as soon as possible.
- Request Received: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/request-thank-you/ — Your information request to the International Anti Crime Academy has been received. One of our staff members will contact you as soon as possible.

## Vacancies
- Careers at IACA | Instructor & Investigator: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/vacancies/ — View current vacancies at the International Anti Crime Academy and discover opportunities to work at IACA as an instructor or investigator.
- Instructor Vacancy Crime Prevention: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/vacancies-2/ — Instructor vacancy and freelance assignments at IACA in Gilze-Rijen. Help deliver training and projects in crime prevention, investigation and digital research.
- OSINT Job Search | International Vacancies: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/job-search/ — Search international vacancies for OSINT analysts, fraud investigators, detectives and CDD/KYC specialists through job boards and government sources.

## Legal
- General Terms and Conditions: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/general-terms-and-conditions/ — Read the general terms and conditions of International Anti Crime Academy B.V., including the terms for enrollment, payment and cancellation.
- Privacy Statement: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/privacy-statement/ — Read in the International Anti Crime Academy privacy statement how IACA handles personal data, privacy and the use of cookies.

## Frequently asked questions
### Who are IACA's programs intended for?
For professionals in investigation, security, the financial sector (KYC, CDD, AML) and supervision, as well as private individuals who want to become investigators. Most programs require no specific prior education.

### Are IACA's diplomas recognized?
Yes, most are. IACA is CRKBO-registered and ISO 9001:2015-certified. Our registered programs are accredited: we are the only civil organization in Europe authorized to award the registered programs Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst®, Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® and Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-A®. In addition, our Private Investigator program leads to the nationally recognized SVPB diploma.

### Can I follow the programs online?
Yes. You can attend almost every program in person at our location or fully live online, with the same quality and interaction.

### Do you also offer private or customized tracks?
Yes. With at least fifteen participants we provide private programs online or at our excellent location. Fully customized tracks are possible, in Dutch or English.

### Do the programs earn PE points?
Several programs earn PE points and credits. For example, NIVRE awards registered experts 6 PE points after OSINT Module 1, and ACAMS has awarded 91 credits to the Registered OSINT Analyst® program (OSINT Modules 1 and 2).

### Where is IACA located?
The training location is in Gilze-Rijen (Ericssonstraat 2, Rijen, the Netherlands). Programs are also delivered worldwide and online.