Certificate in Digital Human Rights Documentation and OSINT Investigations

Four-week technical module teaching geolocation verification, open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, metadata preservation, and secure encrypted communications for field investigators.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Human rights advocates, journalists, or civil society researchers
English language proficiency: Working English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Not required
Recommendation letters: Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Co-developed with international digital verification coalitions
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €650 course fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Foundation Academy of Amsterdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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