Logo of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, University of Dundee, featuring a blue shield with a crown and stylized designs, accompanied by the centre's name and university in blue text.
Logo of Leverhulme Trust, featuring the name in bold uppercase letters with a clean design.

Digital Evidence Awareness

Embarking on an online course in digital evidence awareness is an essential journey. It is crucial for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of the digital forensic process.

This course introduces and explores the digital forensic process used when presenting electronic evidence. This evidence can be crucial in legal proceedings. The content also covers cloud and network storage. It explores the challenges linked to data existing in virtual environments, while also emphasising the ethical considerations surrounding digital evidence.

This insightful course uncovers the process of digital evidence and how it can be used within the justice system.

It will equip individuals with the necessary knowledge to navigate the intricate web of digital forensics in the modern era.

Our course has been created specifically for Legal Professionals. It aligns with the “Interpol review of digital evidence for 2019-2022” by Paul Reedy. Students and those interested in digital evidence would also find this course of interest.

This is a self-paced course, allowing you to move freely between modules. The duration time set is 40 hours, which is for guidance only, as you can go at your own pace.

Meet the Expert

Paul Reedy is a leading expert in digital evidence and forensic science. His career began in biochemistry and evolved through forensic toxicology, government science policy, and strategic leadership in law enforcement. He led the development of the Australian Federal Police’s digital forensic capabilities. He achieved the first ISO 17025 accreditation in digital evidence. He also pioneered innovations like the Rapid Lab. He has held academic roles including an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee. He founded 4th Street Global, a consultancy in digital forensics and cyber investigations. Paul is also a published author and international speaker.

FAQ’s

In an increasingly digital world, understanding how to identify, handle, and preserve digital evidence is no longer just for IT professionals or Law Enforcement. This course provides essential knowledge for everyone working with data and technology.
In this course you will learn about:
  • What digital evidence is and where it comes from.
  • How to handle digital devices responsibly.
  • The importance of the digital forensic process.
  • Real-world scenarios where digital evidence plays a key role.
This course is ideal for Legal Professionals, anyone involved in investigations or looking for an insight into Digital Evidence.
No technical background is required. The course is designed to be accessible to non-specialists. There is some technical and forensic jargon however we have provided clear explanations and practical examples.
This is an on-demand, self-paced course, meaning you can access the course when ever you want and where ever you want. You can study at your own pace and learn around your own schedule.
You’ll be better prepared to:
  • Understand the similarities in digital and physical evidence.
  • Insight and knowledge of the 4 main principles of digital evidence.
  • Gain an understanding of common terminologies used.
  • Gain an awareness of some early digital evidence investigations.
On successful completion of this course you will receive a downloadable certificate that will indicate the time and date of completion and hours spent. You will also have the opportunity to collect digital badges that you can share to your social media account.

Start Today

✓ On-demand

✓ Self-paced

✓ Unlimited access

✓ Designed by Experts

1. Register your account

Creating an account is quick and easy.

2. Choose your course

Browse our catalogue for the latest course.

3. Make your payment

Pay securely using credit or debit cards.

£100

Buy Now

Courses Available Now