With experts across a range of disciplines and experienced instructional design professionals on staff, we offer customizable training and curriculum development on every level.
We deliver courses online, via instructor, or using a blended learning approach in which students complete preparatory work online before attending classroom- and scenario-based instruction. This approach enables all trainees to acquire the same level of fundamental knowledge and reinforces skills learned.
Current Courses
Technical Forensics & Exploitation Analysis Course
This 2-week course is intended for practitioners and investigators with a basic understanding of forensic science principles, seeking hands-on exposure to techniques, equipment, and processes.
- Course Dates June 15-26, 2026
- Application Deadline May 15, 2026 Apply->
- Location In-person only at our facility in Largo, Florida
- Cost $8,000.00 per student
- FIU Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 8.0
Crime Scene Investigation • Evidence Collection • Digital Photography • Latent Print Components • Developing Latent Prints • DNA Evidence Collection and Preservation • Rapid DNA • Forensic Chemistry • Colorimetric Tests • FTIR • Raman Spectroscopy • Media Exploitation (MEDEX) • Mobile Forensics • Culmination Exercise
Custom Training
Our training topics can include:
- Crime scene security management
- Protection of items’ evidentiary value
- Scene documentation
- Evidence collection and inventory
- Packaging and transportation
- Criminal justice ethics
- Digital photography
- Biological evidence screening
- DNA processing and analysis
- Rapid DNA
- Drugs, explosives, and toxicological testing
- Digital evidence collection and protection
- Latent print collection, processing, and
photography - Firearms examination
- Laboratory equipment operation and
maintenance - Courtroom testimony preparation
Sample Training Agendas
Realistic Training for Real-World Results | Our facilities include immersive scenarios designed to maximize applied learning. Courses can offer a blended learning approach with online sessions, classroom presentation, and hands-on practice, granting students access to specialized laboratories.
Our Place or Yours | Training sessions can be brought to your department or laboratory, held at our training facilities in Largo, Florida, or another FIU campus. Class sizes of up to 50 students can be accommodated on site, and travel logistics can be managed completely for team training.
Added Value | Our department includes instructional and graphic design services so each training package is customizable to your department or agency needs, and can include job aides, field references, and workflow posters.
Sample Drone Analysis
Email forensics@fiu.edu to start building your custom course!
Advanced & Specialty Subjects
For more information on these available topics, or to request a quote, contact us at forensics@fiu.edu.
CBRN Forensics Brings Science To the Scene
CBRN Training is a specialized and intensive techniques course tailored for First Responders and Emergency Management Personnel. The program is meticulously designed to equip participants with the skills to identify and safeguard the integrity of samples and items with evidentiary value in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents. Through hands-on training, participants learn to perform basic forensic analysis in the field, supporting evidence and intelligence applications crucial for effective response and mitigation in these complex and hazardous scenarios.
We are a trusted partner for the CBRNE Tech Index in increasing access to accurate and unbiased information about detection technology, allowing forensic agencies and investigators a way to compare and find tools that will best suit their needs.
Honduras Forensic Analysis Laboratory
Guatemala and Costa Rica DNA Analyst Training
National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Science (IMELCF), Panama
Morocco Scientific Police Laboratory Accreditation
DNA Mixture Interpretation, Thailand
Laboratory Management, Sri Lanka
Rapid DNA, Morocco
Crime Scene Investigation, Uganda
10-print Examiner Moot Court, Florida
Field Photography, Ft. Liberty NC
Footwear and Tire Tracks Collection, Denver CO
Digital Forensic Examination, Remote
Host a Training
We’ll bring the training to you! It’s more affordable in groups, so why not work with other agencies in your area to host a course? Hosting agency requirements:
- Must agree to work with us to promote and coordinate registration to meet a minimum class size of 10 students.
- Provide an adequate training facility for the size of class desired, with movable chairs and tables
- Provide additional space for scenarios and hands-on activities (if required)
- Provide power and basic audio/visual equipment in the training room
- Agree to receive and hold shipments of materials prior to the course, if needed
We provide:
- All training materials, such as handbooks and hands-on materials
- Instructor(s), travel and lodging
- Access to online training and assessments, if required
Email us at forensics@fiu.edu to see how we can work together to bring training to your area.