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Forensic Report & Expert Testimony

Turning technical findings into a report that a judge, a lawyer or a jury can rely on, and defending it under questioning.

Modules
7
Length
About 18 h
Pace
Self-paced
Languages
EN · ES · PT

Before you start

Detailed prerequisites are published with the first lessons.

Recommended pathDFFCFXorMFXFRETA recommendation, not a rule: every course and exam is open to anyone, in any order.

Course content

Lessons are in preparation. This is the plan of the course.

  1. 01Forensic methodologyExam 15%
  2. 02Report structureExam 20%
  3. 03Findings, limitations and confidenceExam 20%
  4. 04Answering questions from courts and partiesExam 15%
  5. 05Visual exhibitsExam 10%
  6. 06Testimony and cross-examinationExam 10%
  7. 07Ethics and impartialityExam 10%

Who it is for

Examiners who write reports for courts, arbitrations or internal investigations, and who may be called to testify.

Questions

Is the course really free?

Yes. Every lesson is free to read, with or without an account. You only pay if you decide to take the certification exam.

Do I need the course to take the exam?

No. The exam is independent and open to anyone. The course covers every exam domain, with the weights shown under Course content.

Do I get a certificate for finishing the course?

No. Finishing marks the course as complete in your account. The IDFE-FRET credential comes only from passing the exam.

Which languages is it in?

English, Spanish and Portuguese. Switch at any time with EN · ES · PT at the top of the page.