In today’s digital landscape, cryptocurrencies and the dark web play a central role in illicit activity and investigative work. This intensive course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to investigate cryptocurrency-related crime and safely navigate the dark web. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of blockchain, digital currencies, and the tools used to track and analyse transactions, as well as the operational and legal considerations that underpin safe, effective investigations.
The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, covering topics such as the history and evolution of cryptocurrencies, transaction tracing, legal frameworks, and operational security. The dark web component explores its structure, marketplaces, breach forums, and research methodologies, teaching participants how to conduct investigations safely, avoid distressing content, and leverage OSINT techniques to gather actionable intelligence.
By the end of the course, learners will have developed the confidence and practical ability to investigate cryptocurrency transactions, understand dark web environments, and apply their skills across mainstream and hidden online spaces.
Date
13th – 15th October 2026
Location
Cambridge, 10-15 mins walk from Cambridge train station, address provided on course signup.
Benefits
✔ Understand cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and transaction tracking
✔ Explore the structure and risks of the dark web and breach forums
✔ Learn operational security and safe research practices online
✔ Gain practical OSINT techniques to investigate digital crime
✔ Understand legal and ethical considerations in crypto and dark web investigations
Intended Audience
This course is appropriate for anyone who is interested in cryptocurrency or the dark web, such as law enforcement, journalists or researchers. The content will be largely investigations focused, but is also relevant for those who are using the dark web and cryptocurrency for privacy.
Ability
No previous experience is required.
Language
The course will be taught in English.
Delivery Style
This course will consist of a combination of lecture-style presentation, case studies and hands-on exercises.
Duration
3 days.
For more information, please email training@intelmsl.com or use our online enquiry form.
