Description
4-Week Virtual
Self-Paced Course
Business
Due Diligence
Develop investigative due diligence skills using
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & the CRAWL framework.
4 Week
COURSE OVERVIEW
During this 4-week self-paced course, students will focus on different aspects of investigative due diligence. This intensive course focuses on applying the principles and practices of the CRAWL™ methodology to due diligence investigations. Participants will develop a mindset-first approach, initiating the client intake process and framing their investigations using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the CRAWL™ method.
Learners will explore various types of due diligence investigations, including competitive, investigative, and intelligence-driven cases. The course will also cover strategic reasons for hiring consultants, essential preparatory steps for successful investigations, and prepping for different analytical report styles. Students will leave this course with the ability to apply critical thinking, analysis and report writing skills to in a business due diligence setting.
This course uses OSINT: The Authoritative Guide to Due Diligence as the foundation for the materials presented.
The curriculum prepares students to:
Develop professional skills through hands-on, practical coursework
Learn best practices in OSINT engineering
Learn at your own pace over the 8-week online course
Build a skill set that can be used across different industries and sectors
Develop the confidence and ability to succinctly communicate findings to audiences and executives
COHORT DATES
March 16 - April 10, 2026
A guided, immersive cohort experience combining expert instruction, practical exercises, and collaborative learning to help you achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes.
July 6 - July 31, 2026
A guided, immersive cohort experience combining expert instruction, practical exercises, and collaborative learning to help you achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes.
Course Learning Objectives
The business due diligence mindset and approach
Researching businesses and their people
Evaluate business relationships and roles
Identify and analyze business types and structures
Explain business structures and understand business ecosystems
Understand investigative targets’ connections
Synthesize analysis & write final report
Who Should Attend?
- Corporate Security & Compliance Professionals
- Financial Crime & Fraud Investigators
- Risk Management & Intelligence Analysts
- Legal & Regulatory Professionals
- Private Investigators & Due Diligence Researchers
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Consulting
Services
At Hetherington Group, our consulting services are built on more than two decades of trusted investigative experience. We partner with corporations, professional services firms, and government entities to advise on complex intelligence needs, build internal capabilities, and develop proactive risk mitigation strategies.
