ADAPT – Advanced Digital and Pedagogical Training Programme

Distance Learning - (Blended: Self-paced, Virtual, and In-person Assessment)

ADAPT – Advanced Digital and Pedagogical Training Programme

Standards - Benchmarked against Level 4 (CET equivalent)

Delivery Mode - Distance Learning (Blended: Self-paced, Virtual, and In-person Assessment)

Target Audience - Experienced Law Enforcement Trainers (Post-AET)

Prerequisites - AET (Level 3) or equivalent, and 300+ hours of classroom delivery experience.

 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Critically evaluate learning theories and their relevance to modern policing and public sector education environments.
  • Develop and apply advanced facilitation strategies that cater to neurodiverse and operational learners.
  • Design and implement blended and digital learning solutions using platforms such as Moodle, MS Teams, and Zoom.
  • Incorporate technology-enhanced learning tools (e.g., Mentimeter, Kahoot, Padlet, Miro, Loom, Canva) to maximise learner engagement.
  • Create SCORM-compliant or LMS-based e-learning modules to evidence instructional design capability.

ASSESSMENT

Written thesis, LMS content build, online F2F session, in-person assessment, reflective log.

CERTIFICATION

BLD Certificate in Advanced Digital and Pedagogical Training (ADAPT).

VALIDATION

Delivered under BLD’s Professional Framework, benchmarked against CET standards.

 

 

Dark Web

If the dark web is a mystery, this course will help you make sense of what it really is, where it sits in relation to the internet as a whole and how to use it to your advantage

Introduction to Cryptocurrency

In the digital world, digital currencies have changed the way we think about money, transactions and financial systems. As the popularity around Cryptocurrencies grow, so does the need to understand how they work.

Cryptocurrency Investigation (City & Guilds Assured)

Online Self Study - City & Guilds Assured

Our City & Guilds Assured Cryptocurrency Investigation training is designed for anyone with a need to understand and investigate the ownership and use of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.

This training was designed by an experienced cybercrime investigator with decades of experience as a police detective.  Delegates need no prior knowledge of cryptocurrency as the training builds knowledge from the ground up with no expectation of a technical background.

The training covers a number of essential topics, including cryptocurrency wallets, on-ramps and off-ramps, search and seizure guidance, and mining. 

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This learning activity has been recognised and assured by City & Guilds, global leaders in learning excellence and quality.  The Assured Benchmark is the training quality standard that City & Guilds has developed with industry experts and is made up of their five core components (and optional where applicable). They also recognise both face-to-face and digital learning, assessed or non-assessed training – and training in local languages.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Explore the evolution of Bitcoin, understanding its origins, purpose, and political significance
  • Grasp the principles of blockchain technology and its role in powering digital currencies
  • Explore how ‘anonymous’ cryptocurrency addresses are created and their implications for investigations
  • Identify platforms and methods people use to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies
  • Follow the lifecycle of a Bitcoin transaction, recognising key points where evidence can be gathered
  • Analyse transactions to uncover opportunities for tracing and evidencing cryptocurrency activity
  • Pinpoint the key evidential artefacts associated with cryptocurrency use and their relevance in an investigation
  • Understand the mechanics of mixers and tumblers, and how they are designed to obscure transaction trails
  • Apply investigative techniques, such as address monitoring and ‘dusting’, to counter anonymity strategies
  • Explain the process of cryptocurrency mining and identify its potential links to illicit activity
  • Apply known methods for the seizure and confiscation of digital assets during investigations
  • Formulate robust strategies for de-anonymising cryptocurrency addresses and wallets using freely available tools
  • Compare Bitcoin with major ‘altcoins’, appreciating their unique features and investigative implications

 

 

DARK WEB Introduction for Investigators

Instructor Led Training - 2 days - CPD Accredited - Law enforcement professionals only

Don’t let the Dark Web become a nightmare for your investigation.  Join us for an introduction to the Dark Web and how as investigators we can safely access, search and evidence what we find.

Explore the Dark Web with our own trainers in this bespoke introduction to accessing and searching the  “darkest” corners of the web.  Across this course we will explain the legislation and strategies needed, before accessing the Dark Web safely and searching for information to progress your investigations.

This training is suitable for investigators starting out with their Dark Web investigation capabilities.  Delegates should have an existing understanding of open-source investigations, such as attending the BLD OSINT training.

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This training is CPD Accredited

Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Describe the levels of the internet (Clear Web, Deep Web and Dark Web) and what can be accessed at each level
  • Explain IP addressing and how the internet works
  • Practice how to access TOR
  • Describe the alternatives to TOR
  • Identify Darknet Market places
  • Explain Dark Web email services & search engines
  • Recognise different cryptocurrencies

 

 

Radio Frequency Tactical Advisor (RFTac)

Instructor Led Training - 5 days - City & Guilds Assured - Law enforcement professionals only

This 5-day course is designed to deliver contextualised content that aligns technologies and methodologies with the practical, day-to-day needs of police users, ensuring its relevance to their specific requirements.

This is a programme in Radio Frequency Technologies (RF) and Tactical Application.  The programme covers the skills and knowledge required to tactically advise on the use of RF technologies and police investigations. It teaches cellular network evolution from 2G to 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth and their practical application as well as the responsibilities in line with the FSR Code of Practice. 

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This training is City & Guilds Assured

This learning activity has been recognised and assured by City & Guilds, global leaders in learning excellence and quality.  The Assured benchmark is the training quality standard that City & Guilds has developed with industry experts and is made up of their five core components (and optional where applicable). They also recognise both face-to-face and digital learning, assessed or non-assessed training – and training in local languages. 

TARGET AUDIENCE

The target audience for this course comprises police officers and police staff engaged in RF surveys (RF Techs) or analysts working with Radio Frequency Propagation Survey (RFPS) or Call Detail Records (CDR) information. While prior completion of initial training through the College of Policing is advantageous, it is not a mandatory prerequisite.

There is an expectation that the participants will be from the digital forensic/Cellular investigation sector as this is a specialist programme so literacy and numeracy skills will be required.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Demonstrate an understanding of cellular network evolution from 2G to 5G by identifying core network components, explaining air interface principles, and describing the mechanisms for establishing and managing voice calls, text messages, and data sessions across these generations
  • Define key survey parameters, implement data collection methodologies for both SIM-based and SDR-based RF equipment, and understand the intrinsic value and relevance of collected data
  • Understand Call Detail Records (CDR) analysis, spanning 2G to 5G cellular networks
  • Define key parameters relevant to CDR analysis, apply methodologies for collecting, processing, and interpreting CDR data, and grasp the intrinsic value and significance of this information
  • Assess the limitations of Cell Site Analysis within the context of law enforcement investigations
  • Produce comprehensive and unbiased reports for law enforcement investigations, adhering to established reporting structures, making accurate declarations, and demonstrating awareness of cognitive bias to maintain the integrity and transparency of their documentation
  • Understand the responsibilities in forensic science practices and be proficient in adhering to both the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice and ISO 17025 standards

The programme is 5 days in duration and is supported by a Scheme of Work (Course Programme).  Materials shared include all lesson plans and PowerPoint slides.

The course content is contextualised to support the new Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) code of practice which came into effect 02 October 2023.