Practical OSINT Research Professional

The Practical OSINT Research Professional (PORP, formerly PJOR) certification is designed to validate individuals’ skills in gathering intelligence from publicly available sources. This certification is beginner-friendly, offering an opportunity for individuals to demonstrate their proficiency in utilizing open-source intelligence techniques effectively.

In order to receive the certification, students will be presented with a series of challenges that require them to employ various OSINT methodologies to gather information from sources such as:

Social media platforms
Public records
Online databases
Other publicly accessible information repositories
These challenges will assess the individual’s ability to identify relevant information, analyze data, and draw insights from multiple sources. Students will have three days (72 hours) to complete the exam and submit a professional report on their findings.