This course will provide an understanding of the principles and practical applications of the major forensic analytical techniques used in Forensic Intelligence (FORINT) and exploitation.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 27 Apr - 01 May 2026
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • CostShort course £2,250, accredited short course £2,500. Concessions available

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Distinguish evidential types for use in court and for intelligence purposes
  • Evaluate the levels and range of forensic exploitation techniques
  • Manage and prioritise the exploitation of forensic intelligence derived from people, places and vehicles
  • Critically assess how forensic intelligence interfaces with other intelligence sources
  • Establish and maintain a FORINT exploitation policy within the frameworks of forensic best practice and the recognized intelligence cycle.

Core content

  • Role of communication and information sharing
  • FORINT in long term policing strategy
  • Exploitation and Military Intelligence
  • Pattern analysis, GIS and mathematics in forensic intelligence
  • Technical exploitation
  • Forensic exploitation
  • Planning and direction of forensic intelligence
  • Collection, Processing, Production, Management and dissemination of FORINT
  • Forms of output and report from FORINT.

Credits towards further study

Important notice

Please note we will not be taking registrations for the below courses (MSc, PgDip and PgCert) from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards:

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic Investigation
Digital Forensics
Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience

This means that we are no longer in a position to transfer credit associated with modules from these courses to Cranfield degree awards. We continue, however, to be able to support credit transfer to other university awards, subject to acceptance by the receiving institution.

This short course forms part of our Forensic programme and when successfully completed as an accredited short course you will gain 10 Cranfield learning credits.

Find out more about accredited short courses.

Who should attend

This course is suited to those considering a career in civil or military intelligence roles, and as continuing professional development for current intelligence professionals seeking to understand more about tools and processes that can enhance the fusion of different intelligence sources, particularly using geospatial and open source information. As such it is also a useful course for anyone in an analyst role in other finance and government organisations.

Speakers

  • Mr Stephen Johnson
  • Professor Andrew Shortland
  • Dr Gary Ackerman (University of Maryland START Prg) Speaker, provide datasets and Expert panel
  • Mr Roger Davies - Speaker and expert panel
  • Mr Marc Finch - Expert Panel
  • Mr Elliot Higgins - Speaker and Expert Panel (The famous Bellingcat/Brown Moses)
  • Mr Jez Ernshaw - Expert Panel
  • Mr Adam Stevens - Expert, panel, speaker and provider of  for some exercises

Concessions

Concessions are available for Cranfield alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found here.  Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Campus address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.