Learn. Apply. Advance.
Practical forensic training. Flexible learning. Skills you can put to work.
Build your expertise with training developed by NFSTC practitioners and subject matter experts. From self-paced online courses to specialized professional programs and customized agency training, our courses connect sound science with real-world application.
Online Training
Learn on your schedule.
Self-paced forensic science courses designed for working professionals. Build practical skills, earn continuing education credit and learn wherever your work takes you.
Professional Programs
Build expertise. Advance your career.
In-depth professional training designed to develop specialized skills in high-demand forensic disciplines, including digital forensics.
Agency & Laboratory Training
Bring NFSTC expertise to your team.
Instructor-led and customized training built around your personnel, equipment and operational requirements.
Learn on Your Schedule
Practical Skills. Real-World Application.
Build your forensic expertise with self-paced online training developed for working professionals. Learn when and where it works for you while gaining practical knowledge you can apply in the field.
Self-Paced • Online • Continuing Education Available
FOUNDATIONAL
Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
Build a strong foundation in crime scene response, documentation, evidence recognition and processing through practical, self-paced instruction.
Online • Self-Paced • CEUs Available
$199
ADVANCED SKILLS
Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation
Take your crime scene skills further with more advanced approaches to scene processing, evidence handling and investigative documentation.
Online • Self-Paced • CEUs Available
$249
SPECIALIZED SKILL
Digital Crime Scene Photography
Develop the technical and practical photography skills needed to accurately document crime scenes and preserve critical visual evidence effectively.
Online • Self-Paced • CEUs Available
$149
Not sure where to start? Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation provides a strong foundation for professionals building or refreshing core crime scene skills.
Build Your Laboratory Workforce
DNA Training Built for the Lab
Develop the knowledge and practical skills your laboratory needs with DNA training backed by more than two decades of NFSTC experience.
Originally developed for the National Institute of Justice in 2005 and updated for today’s forensic laboratory environment, NFSTC’s DNA training combines a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base with flexible options for analysts, technicians and laboratory teams.
DNA ANALYST TRAINING
Build knowledge. Develop competency.
Prepare analysts and technicians for forensic DNA casework with comprehensive online theoretical training, individual learning modules, mock forensic samples and options for instructor-led laboratory training.
RAPID DNA TRAINING
Bring DNA capability closer to the field.
Prepare law enforcement personnel and other non-scientists to understand and effectively use Rapid DNA technology through training that can be customized around agency needs and operational requirements.
DEVELOPED FOR NIJ • UPDATED IN 2024 • ONLINE + INSTRUCTOR-LED OPTIONS • GROUP TRAINING AVAILABLE
Build Your Digital Forensics Expertise
Your Next Career Move Could Be Digital.
Digital evidence is everywhere, and the professionals who know how to find, preserve and interpret it are increasingly essential to modern investigations.
NFSTC’s Digital Forensics Examiner Professional Program provides a structured path for building practical skills in this growing field. Designed for aspiring digital analysts, transitioning professionals, veterans and others ready to expand their technical expertise, the program combines flexible learning with instruction grounded in real-world forensic examination.
01 | BUILD THE FOUNDATION
Digital Forensics Fundamental Skills
Start with the principles, methodologies, tools and techniques that form the foundation of digital forensic examination.
40 Hours • 8 Weeks • Required First Course
02 | GO MOBILE
Introduction to Mobile Forensics
Develop an understanding of mobile devices, wireless technologies, forensic tools, examination methodologies and evidence-handling practices.
40 Hours • 8 Weeks
03 | FOLLOW THE NETWORK
Network Forensics – Examination & Analysis
Learn methods for capturing, examining and interpreting network traffic to identify evidence of cybercrime, security incidents and network-based activity.
40 Hours • 8 Weeks
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • FLEXIBLE 8-WEEK COURSES • 40 HOURS EACH • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POINTS AVAILABLE
Train Your Team
Training Built Around Your Mission
Your personnel, equipment and operational requirements are unique. Your training can be too.
NFSTC develops and delivers instructor-led training for forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, government organizations and mission partners. From established courses to customized programs, our subject matter experts work with your organization to align training with your personnel, capabilities, equipment and objectives.
Training can be delivered at NFSTC, at your location or in other environments appropriate to the learning objectives.
Not Sure Which Training Is Right for You?
Whether you’re developing your own skills or building capability across an organization, NFSTC can help you identify the right training approach.
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