Tradecraft for the information environment · Parsons Technical Operations Group
Expert-led OSINT and PAI research courses, commercial signature reduction, dark web investigation, Linux and automation, and AI for analysts. CASO and COSMO certification pathways from first course to specialty.
Featured courses
Every course lists its audience, delivery options, and where it sits in a learning path.
A five-day, tool-agnostic introduction to safely navigating the digital environment and turning publicly available data into timely, actionable insight.
Open-Source and PAI Research
Ten days of focused open-source research training that teaches teams to safely leverage publicly available information through advanced, secure techniques.
Open-Source and PAI Research
Trains CASO graduates to efficiently target big data, extract critical information, and create clear reports across multiple fields.
Open-Source and PAI Research
Digital data protection techniques for operating safely within the dynamic information environment.
Signature Reduction and Digital Protection
A one-day foundational and advanced look at the hidden areas of the internet and digital identity on the dark web, including hands-on work with Tor.
Dark Web Tradecraft
Prepare to conduct PAI research on a Debian-based Linux distribution, from command-line basics to installing and customizing investigation tools.
Linux, Python, and Automation
Ways to train
Online live, in person, at your site, or self-paced. Course dates are subject to minimum enrollment.
Live, instructor-led sessions several times a year. Fits your operational tempo and mixes teams across agencies.
Classrooms in Herndon, VA and Fayetteville, NC. Dedicated iterations on request.
Cleared instructors bring a tailored program of instruction to your location, including OCONUS.
A dedicated course shaped to your mission: Intel, IO, targeting, due diligence, CI/HUMINT, civil reconnaissance.
Learning paths
Ordered sequences that tell you what to take first, what builds on it, and what is optional.
Training topics
Secure research tradecraft underpins every topic, from OSINT training to signature reduction.
Safely discover, synthesize, analyze, and report publicly available information to produce actionable insight for decision makers.
11 courses
Commercial best practices for reducing the digital footprint of people, devices, and operations in the information environment.
4 courses
Navigate and research hidden networks while preserving anonymity and operational safety.
2 courses
Command-line fluency, scripting, and tooling that let investigators automate collection and reporting.
3 courses
Operationalize AI tools for PAI research in a secure, attribution-conscious way, with clear limits on validation and legality.
2 courses
Research and tradecraft tailored to PSYOP, civil affairs, and influence practitioners working in the information environment.
3 courses
Upcoming sessions
Register through the course manager, or inquire about a dedicated iteration.
Certifications
Earned by completing the course and its practical assessments. Issued through the course manager.
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