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Training & Assessment

From principles to proficiency

Practitioner-led training and competency assessment in forensic, investigative and identity disciplines, delivered by people who still do the work.

Overview

ForenSys provides specialist training and competency assessment services across forensic, investigative and identity-related disciplines. Developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, our programs combine technical knowledge, operational experience and practical application to build sustainable capability in real-world environments. Effective training extends beyond theory, focusing on the development of skills, judgment and confidence required to apply forensic techniques consistently and effectively in operational settings.

Stewart Pope

Who delivers the training

Stewart Pope

A forensic practitioner who has designed and delivered training programs across government, law enforcement, border security and private sector environments. Stewart developed the International Organization for Migration's Document Examination Laboratory Manual for the Immigration Environment, and delivers specialist training through the IOM's COMPASS Program.

Role
Director and Principal Forensic Practitioner
Qualification
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Delivered to
Practitioners in more than a dozen countries

Delivery

Training is customised to your technologies, procedures and operational requirements, and can be delivered as standalone courses, competency assessments or broader workforce programs.

Classroom
In person, at your site or ours
Online
Live delivery for distributed teams
Workplace
Embedded in operational settings
Participants in a training session

Courses

01

Facial image comparison

Develops the skills to assess and compare facial imagery in investigative, identity and operational contexts. Covers comparison methodology, facial morphology, image quality, bias awareness and evidential limitations, including KYC and identity verification use cases.

02

Document examination

Develops practical skills in assessing the authenticity and integrity of identity and security documents. Covers document construction, security features, substrates, inks, printing processes and indicators of alteration or counterfeit production.

03

Digital forensics

A practical overview of how digital evidence is identified, preserved and analysed, designed for legal practitioners and investigative teams. Covers data sources, acquisition methods, file systems, metadata and evidential limitations.

04

Image and video examination

Develops the skills to forensically assess digital imagery and video, including authenticity assessment, enhancement, comparison and content analysis, with particular attention to manipulated, altered and AI-generated content.

Digital ID Compliance

The Digital ID (Accreditation) Rules 2024 impose training and competency requirements on personnel undertaking manual facial comparison. Our online course is aligned with the FISWG Guide for Facial Comparison Awareness Training of Assessors.

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Case Study

DELMIE document examination manual

IOM needed document examination practitioners across multiple countries working to a consistent methodology. ForenSys revised the DELMIE laboratory manual covering examination technique, equipment and quality management, then delivered a three-day practitioner workshop in Tanzania.

Client
International Organization for Migration
Services
Technical Advisory, Training & Assessment
Engagement
DELMIE revision and specialist training workshop, 2025
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Enquiries

Talk to us about building capability in your team, whether that is a single course or an ongoing program.

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