Why you need this course

100% New Content - Oct. 2025

Stuck using only browser-based OSINT tools?

You're probably not alone. A lot of folks see Python tools mentioned online and think "that looks useful, but I wouldn't even know where to start installing it."

This course fixes that. Micah walks through the entire process—from finding tools on GitHub to actually getting them running on your machine. You'll learn how to handle dependencies, troubleshoot common issues, and build confidence with the command line.

By the end, you'll have a repeatable process that works for most Python OSINT tools out there. No more missing out on powerful tools just because they're not available as a browser extension.



What You Will Learn

  • A methodology for using Python-based tools on your local system

  • How to download software from GitHub using git

  • How to create, use, and delete a Python virtual environment

  • How to download and run the WhatsMyName-Python tool

  • How to download and run the Sherlock Username tool

  • How to download and run The Time Machine OSINT tool to retrieve data from archive.org

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Earn 1 CPE/CEU for completing this course.

  • This course is 51 minutes long.

  • Micah Hoffman authored and teaches the course.

  • This course consists of online videos accessible from mobile app and/or web browser. Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises.

  • This course is included in the All OSINT Course bundles.

  • A course completion certificate is automatically provided to students finishing this course.