National Center for Forensic Science
A program of the National Institute of Justice hosted by the
University of Central Florida
 Forensic Resource Network  

 
   


Training

All NCFS Training:

Training Calendar
Upcoming Training Opportunities of Interest to the Forensic Science,
Law Enforcement, and Public Safety Communities

Dates:
 November 3-7, 2008
Course Title:
 Comprehensive Fire Debris Analysis
Description:

This course teaches fire scene matters as they relate to laboratory analysis of fire debris; organic chemistry; extraction methods for fire debris; analysis of neat petroleum and ignitable liquid extractants, particularly mass spectral analysis; petroleum refinery operations; report writing and testimony of fire debris analysts; and other topics related to fire debris analysis.

This course is Web-based, followed by the face-to-face workshop hosted by NCFS. The online portion of the course will begin in October 2008; successful completion of the course requires participation in online activities, the completion of online assessments, and attendance at the face-to-face component scheduled for November 2008.
Prerequisites:

In general, the prerequisites are a chemistry degree or general, analytical, and organic chemistry college coursework; one year conducting fire debris analysis or other forensic laboratory experience using mass spectral analysis.

Students must complete all online activities/assessments before attending the scheduled November 2008 workshop component of the course.

Location and
Duration:

NCFS / Room 221 and Room 315

8am-5pm
Instructors:

Julia Doland, ATF Laboratory; Reta Newman, Pinellas Co, FL Medical Examiner’s Laboratory; Class Administrator Steve Allen, retired FBI, contracted by NCFS.

Costs:
 2008 course is cost-free thanks to National Institute of Justice grant.
Application:
 Print application here and fax it to 407-823-3162. For questions, contact Steve Allen at 804-224-2748.


Dates:
 March 23, 2009
Course Title:
 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium
Description:

This is a one-day symposium for fire and explosion laboratory analysts and scene investigators will feature presented papers of interest to each group. The symposium will be followed by a number of workshops. This symposium is sponsored by the National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS), hosted by University of Central Florida (UCF) and funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The symposium has been organized by members of the Technical Working Group for Fire and Explosions (TWGFEX). The symposium will feature invited speakers who will present papers on issues of interest to laboratory and scene personnel. Topics of interest to investigators will include: Introduction to Peroxide Explosives Manufacturing; Computer Fire Modeling; Chemical Incendiaries and Hypergolic Mixtures; Understanding Ignitable Liquid Classifications and Why They are Used; Explosion Investigation and Reconstruction Using Multi Disciplinary Methods; Location, Recovery, and Analysis of DNA on Post Bomb Fragments; Identification of Smokeless Powders by a Variety of Analytical Methods; Wound Patterns from Blast Effects; and How Pyrotechnics Are Measured. The symposium will be followed by workshops on Explosives Debris Analysis, Fire Debris Analysis, Fire Dynamics, Organic Chemistry for Fire Debris Analysts, and Post-Blast Investigation – the length of time for each workshop will vary.
Prerequisites:

The one-day symposium is open to the general public (attendance at the symposium is a co-requisite for all students enrolled in the five courses whose workshops following the symposium). Space is limited, and applicants will be accepted on a “first come, first serve” basis.

Location and
Duration:

Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

Telephone (407) 816-5182, fax (407) 855-9863 Website: www.thefloridahotelorlando.com
Instructors:

Invited speakers represent ATF, FBI, U. S. Postal Service, various state/local agencies and laboratories, and instructors from colleges/universities.
Costs:

Registration for the symposium is free courtesy of the National Institute of Justice.

Note – students registered to attend the workshops at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center the week of March 23, 2009 will automatically be registered to attend the symposium.
(a prerequisite for successfully completing any of the five workshops being offered)
Application:
 Print application here and fax it to (407) 823-3162. For general inquiries, contact NCFS at (407) 823-6469.


Dates:
 March 23-27, 2009
Course Title:
 Comprehensive Fire Debris Analysis
Description:

This course is Web-based, followed by the face-to-face workshop held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. The online portion of the course will begin in January/February 2009; successful completion of the course requires participation in online activities, the completion of all online assessments, attending the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009), and attendance at the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24-27, 2009.
Prerequisites:

Students must complete all online components of the course, as well as attend the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009) before attending the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24-27, 2009.
Location and
Duration:

Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

Telephone (407) 816-5182, fax (407) 855-9863 Website: www.thefloridahotelorlando.com
Instructors:

Invited speakers represent ATF, FBI, U. S. Postal Service, various state/local agencies and laboratories, and instructors from colleges/universities.
Costs:

Registration for the symposium is free courtesy of the National Institute of Justice.

Note – students registered to attend the workshops at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center the week of March 23, 2009 will automatically be registered to attend the symposium.
(a prerequisite for successfully completing any of the five workshops being offered)
Application:
 Print application here and fax it to (407) 823-3162. For general inquiries, contact NCFS at (407) 823-6469.


Dates:
 March 23-24, 2009
Course Title:
 Organic Chemistry for Fire Debris Analysts
Description:

This course covers structure, nomenclature, and reactions of organic molecules with particular emphasis on fire science; fire dynamics; combustion theory; thermal degradation of organic molecules; polymers and their impact on fire scenes and analysis; petroleum refining and petrochemical operations; mass spectrometry, other analytical methods, and emerging methods for organic analysis; and interpretation of results.

This course is Web-based, followed by the face-to-face workshop held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. The online portion of the course will begin in January/February 2009; successful completion of the course requires participation in online activities, the completion of all online assessments, attending the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009), and attendance at the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24, 2009.
Prerequisites:

In general, the prerequisites are a chemistry degree or general, analytical, and inorganic and organic chemistry college coursework; one year conducting fire-debris analysis or other forensic chemistry experience.

Students must complete all online components of the course, as well as attend the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009) before attending the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24, 2009.
Location and
Duration:

Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

Telephone (407) 816-5182, fax (407) 855-9863 Website: www.thefloridahotelorlando.com
Costs:
 The 2009 course is being presented in conjunction with the 2009 Annual Symposium of the National Center for Forensic Science and in that regard is cost-free based on a grant from the National Institute of Justice.
Application:
 Print application here and fax it to 407-823-3162. For questions, contact Steve Allen at 804-224-2748.


Dates:
 March 24-27, 2009
Course Title:
 Explosives Debris Analysis and Analysis of Intact Explosives
Description:

This course covers analysis of intact explosives and analysis of debris for the presence of post-blast explosives; the chemistry of explosives; the use of instrumentation germane to explosives analysis; extraction methods for explosives debris; explosives manufacturing operations; report writing and testimony of explosives analysts; and other topics related to explosives analysis.

This course is Web-based, followed by the face-to-face workshop held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. The online portion of the course will begin in January/February 2009; successful completion of the course requires participation in online activities, the completion of all online assessments, attending the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009), and attendance at the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24-27, 2009.
Prerequisites:

In general, the prerequisites are a chemistry degree or general, analytical, and inorganic and organic chemistry college coursework; one year conducting explosives debris analysis or other forensic laboratory experience using mass spectral, infrared, x-ray diffraction, and other instrumental methods of analysis.

Students must complete all online components of the course, as well as attend the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009) before attending the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24-27, 2009.
Location and
Duration:

This course is taught at the National Center for Forensic Science, University of Central Florida Research Park, 12354 Research Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32826; 8 am to 5 pm. The mailing address is Post Office Box 162367, Orlando, Florida 32816-2367.
Costs:
 Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

Telephone (407) 816-5182, fax (407) 855-9863 Website: www.thefloridahotelorlando.com
Application:
 Print application here and fax it to 407-823-3162. For questions, contact Steve Allen at 804-224-2748.


Dates:
 March 23-24, 2009
Course Title:
 Post Bomb Blast Investigation
Description:

This web based course will provide training in the processing of explosion scenes, taking the student through the logical progression from developing a plan of standard operating procedures utilizing NIMS, identifying and collecting evidence at the crime scene, documentation methods, proper submission of evidence to the Laboratory, and presentation of evidence through a legal and/or administrative briefing exercise.

The course will provide the student specialized knowledge to analyze explosions involving condensed-phase explosives. This includes a foundation in the theory of explosive effects, explosives terminology, explosive products, improvised explosive devices, post-blast identification of bomb components, bomb reconstruction and intercomparisons, forensic capabilities in bomb cases, and laws relating to explosives/bombings identifying jurisdictional guidelines.

The following modules comprise the course:

  • Describe Explosions
  • Effectively manage and process a pre-blast scene
  • Describe Explosives
  • Recognize common and frequently used commercial explosives
  • Identify pre & post blast IED components
  • Based on existing guidelines, tailor SOP for processing a pre- and post-blast scene investigation for student’s jurisdiction
  • Effectively manage and process a post blast scene within context of NIMS
  • Blast scene equipment
  • Know the capabilities of forensic Laboratories for analysis of bomb evidence
  • Know state and federal laws relating to explosions, explosives, destructive devices, jurisdictional, and investigative response.

This course is Web-based, followed by the face-to-face workshop held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. The online portion of the course will begin in January/February 2009; successful completion of the course requires participation in online activities, the completion of all online assessments, attending the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009), and attendance at the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24, 2009.
Prerequisites:

Be familiar with the Guide for Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation, U. S. Department of Justice, 2000. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij or http://ncfs.ucf.edu/twgfex/documents.html

Completion of National Incident Management System Incident Command System (NIMS ICS) course series 100, 200, 400 and 700. (If the student has not completed those courses, they can be accessed at the following address www.fema.gov/emergency/nims). Once completed, the certificate should be uploaded as verification that the course was completed.

Students must complete all online components of the course, as well as attend the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009) before attending the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24, 2009.

Location and
Duration:

Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

Telephone (407) 816-5182, fax (407) 855-9863 Website: www.thefloridahotelorlando.com
Costs:
 There is no cost for the selected students. This course is being presented in conjunction with the 2009 Annual Symposium of the National Center for Forensic Science and in that regard is cost free based on a grant from the National Institute of Justice.
Application:
 Print application here and fax it to 407-823-3162. For questions, contact Tom Minnich tminnich@mail.ucf.edu


Dates:
 March 23-24, 2009
Course Title:
 Fire Dynamics
Description:

This web based is being developed and will help investigators solve some of the challenges facing them in preparing a technically defensible fire investigation.

Understanding fire dynamics is critical to a fire investigator when determining the origin and cause of fires. The overall objective for the course is to give the student the tools and ability to utilize the phenomena of fire dynamics in their day-to-day investigation of fires and explosions. This course will permit the student to gain this knowledge through the web and permit that student to complete it at his or her own pace. By completion of the course the student will have the knowledge to:

  • Define fire
  • Understand basic fire physics and chemistry
  • Understand heat transfer and fluid dynamics
  • Define and understand smoldering, pre-mixed flames, diffusion and fires caused by spontaneous combustion
  • Understand Ignition as it relates to solids, liquids and gases
  • Understand how fire develops both in confined and unconfined areas
  • Understand flashover and back draft and how it impacts on scene investigation
  • Develop skills to utilize fire modeling programs and the value of using those programs in investigations and limitations of using fire modeling in court
  • Understand and utilize how fire dynamics are used in overall fire/explosive investigations

This course is Web-based, followed by the face-to-face workshop held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. The online portion of the course will begin in January/February 2009; successful completion of the course requires participation in online activities, the completion of all online assessments, attending the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009), and attendance at the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24, 2009.
Prerequisites:

In general, students must be active fire investigators. They must commit to completing the entire web based course and provide feed back at the March 23, 2009 symposium.

Students must complete all online components of the course, as well as attend the 2009 TWGFEX Fire and Explosions Symposium (March 23, 2009) before attending the face-to-face component of the course scheduled for March 24, 2009.
Location and
Duration:

Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

Telephone (407) 816-5182, fax (407) 855-9863 Website: www.thefloridahotelorlando.com
Costs:
 There is no cost for the selected students. This course is being presented in conjunction with the 2009 Annual Symposium of the National Center for Forensic Science and in that regard is cost free based on a grant from the National Institute of Justice.
Application:
 Print application here and fax it to 407-823-3162. For questions, contact Tom Minnich tminnich@mail.ucf.edu


Dates:
 June 10-12, 2008
Course Title:
 AccessData Bootcamp
Description:

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and effectively use the combined abilities of AccessData's Forensic Toolkit (FTK) and Password Recovery Toolkit (PRTK) to locate and examine email messages, deleted files, free space and file slack.

Additionally, students will learn how to search for and export graphic files, as well as export and gain access to encrypted files from multiple industry standard applications. Documenting digital media information and working with multiple forensic image formats are also explored.

This intermediate level, hands-on intensive course is intended for Forensic Investigators, Law Enforcement Personnel and Security and Network Administrators that are responsible for creating cases that examine, analyze, and classify digital evidence.

The AccessData BootCamp course includes an optional Practical Skills Assessment (PSA) that requires participants to apply concepts presented during the course to complete a practical exercise. Participants who successfully complete this exercise receive a certificate of PSA completion.

Prerequisites:

None
Location and
Duration:

NCFS / Room 222

9am-5pm
Costs:
 $2,495.00
Application:
 Shauna R. Waters at (800) 658-5199


Dates:
 July 8-10, 2008
Course Title:
 EnCase v6 Computer Forensics I
Description:
 This hands-on course involves practical exercises and real-life simulations. The class provides participants with an understanding of the proper handling of digital evidence from the initial seizure of the computer/media to acquisition, and then progresses to the analysis of the data. It concludes with archiving and validating the data. Delivery method: Group-Live.

Students attending this course will learn the following:
  • What constitutes digital evidence and how computers work
  • An overview of the EnCase Computer Forensic Methodology
  • Basic structures of the FAT and NTFS file systems
  • How to create a case and how to preview/acquire media
  • How to conduct basic keyword searches
  • How to analyze file signatures and view files
  • How to restore evidence
  • How to archive files and data created through the analysis process
  • How to prepare evidence for presentation in court
  • How to verify the evidence file

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for IT security professionals, litigation support and forensic investigators Participants may have minimal computer skills and may be new to the field of computer forensics.
Prerequisites:
 Basic computer skills. Advance preparation for this course is not required.
Location and
Duration:

NCFS / Room 222

8am-5pm
Costs:

Tuition is $2,995.00 per student Government training rate is $1,995.00 per student

Application:
 training@guidancesoftware.com or 626-229-9191


Dates:
 July 15-17, 2008
Course Title:
 Access Data Bootcamp
Description:
 This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and effectively use the combined abilities of AccessData's Forensic Toolkit (FTK) and Password Recovery Toolkit (PRTK) to locate and examine email messages, deleted files, free space and file slack.

Additionally, students will learn how to search for and export graphic files, as well as export and gain access to encrypted files from multiple industry standard applications. Documenting digital media information and working with multiple forensic image formats are also explored.

This intermediate level, hands-on intensive course is intended for Forensic Investigators, Law Enforcement Personnel and Security and Network Administrators that are responsible for creating cases that examine, analyze, and classify digital evidence.

The AccessData BootCamp course includes an optional Practical Skills Assessment (PSA) that requires participants to apply concepts presented during the course to complete a practical exercise. Participants who successfully complete this exercise receive a certificate of PSA completion.
Prerequisites:
 None
Location and
Duration:

NCFS / Room 315

9am-5pm
Costs:

$2,495.00
Application:
 Shauna R. Waters at (800) 658-5199


Dates:
 September 9-11, 2008
Course Title:
 EnCase v6 Computer Forensics II
Description:
 This hands-on course is designed for investigators with strong computer skills, prior computer forensics training, and experience using the EnCase forensic software. This course builds upon the skills covered in the EnCase Computer Forensics I course and enhances the examiner's ability to work efficiently through the use of the unique features of EnCase.
*Students must understand evidence handling; the structure of the evidence file; creating and using case files; data acquisition methods including DOS based, hardware write protected, crossover cable and disk to disk; recovering deleted files and folders in a FAT environment; keyword searches across logical and physical media; creating and using EnCase bookmarks; file signatures and signature analysis; and locating and understanding Windows® artifacts. Delivery method: Group-Live.

Focusing on investigations common to the private sector, students will learn about the following:
  • How to create and use of logical evidence files
  • How to locate and recover deleted partitions and folders
  • How to conduct keyword searches and advanced searches using GREP
  • Students will gain an understanding of the EnCase Virtual File System (VFS) and Physical Disk Emulator (PDE)
  • Students will learn about the Windows® Registry
  • Students will learn how to deal with compound file types
  • How to export files, directories and entire volumes
  • How to identify files using hash values and building hash libraries
  • How to identify Windows XP operating system artifacts such as link files, recycle bin, and user folders
  • How to prepare reports and evidence for presentation in court
  • How to recover artifacts such as swap files, file slack, and spooler files
  • How to recover printed and faxed pages

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for IT security professionals, litigation support and forensic investigators. Participants should have attended the EnCase Computer Forensics I.
Prerequisites:
 EnCase® Computer Forensics I. Advance preparation for this course is not
Location and
Duration:

NCFS / Room 222

8am-5pm
Costs:

Tuition is $2,995.00 per student Government training rate is $1,995.00 per student

Application:
 training@guidancesoftware.com or 626-229-9191


Dates:
 September 9- October 2, 2008
Course Title:
 Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement
Classroom Instruction on Money Management for People Ages 45-74
Description:

This recently updated and revised course will show you how to prepare for a financially secure retirement. Find out how to potentially increase your investment returns and maximize your retirement income. Discover strategies to protect your assets from inflation, estate and income taxes, and erosion due to long-term health care needs. Explore exciting lifestyle options including travel, healthy living, working retirement and lifelong learning. Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement will provide you with the in-depth information you need to plan and enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Your Instructors: This seminar is presented across North America by financial services professionals. They not only draw upon real-life experiences with numerous clients, they are also licensed in the areas of investment securities and insurance. Your local instructors are Larry Adkins, ChFC, Craig Townsend, ChFC, and Chris Bordner, Registered Representatives with MetLife Financial Services, member NASD and SIPC.

Course Materials: The course uses an illustrated, 204-page color workbook that is frequently updated to reflect the most current information available. It contains many practical exercises and examples, including stock tables, investment performance graphs, tax charts and compound interest calculators. Your workbook will help you learn key concepts discussed in class and will be a valuable reference tool for years to come.
Prerequisites:
 None
Location and
Duration:

NCFS Tuesday / Room 221 and Thursday /Room 102, 6-8:30pm

(Tuesdays- 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29) (Thursdays- 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1)
Costs:

Tuition: Tuition is $45 per person or per couple. A workbook fee of $30 is payable to the instructor on the first night of class. Couples may share workbooks. You must register in advance. Class size is limited.
Application:
 (407)882-0260 or click here for the website


Dates:
 November 11-13, 2008
Course Title:
 EnCase v6 Computer Forensics 2
Description:
 This hands-on course is designed for investigators with strong computer skills, prior computer forensics training, and experience using the EnCase forensic software. This course builds upon the skills covered in the EnCase Computer Forensics I course and enhances the examiner's ability to work efficiently through the use of the unique features of EnCase.
*Students must understand evidence handling; the structure of the evidence file; creating and using case files; data acquisition methods including DOS based, hardware write protected, crossover cable and disk to disk; recovering deleted files and folders in a FAT environment; keyword searches across logical and physical media; creating and using EnCase bookmarks; file signatures and signature analysis; and locating and understanding Windows® artifacts. Delivery method: Group-Live.

Focusing on investigations common to the private sector, students will learn about the following:
  • How to create and use of logical evidence files
  • How to locate and recover deleted partitions and folders
  • How to conduct keyword searches and advanced searches using GREP
  • Students will gain an understanding of the EnCase Virtual File System (VFS) and Physical Disk Emulator (PDE)
  • Students will learn about the Windows® Registry
  • Students will learn how to deal with compound file types
  • How to export files, directories and entire volumes
  • How to identify files using hash values and building hash libraries
  • How to identify Windows XP operating system artifacts such as link files, recycle bin, and user folders
  • How to prepare reports and evidence for presentation in court
  • How to recover artifacts such as swap files, file slack, and spooler files
  • How to recover printed and faxed pages

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for IT security professionals, litigation support and forensic investigators. Participants should have attended the EnCase Computer Forensics I.

Prerequisites:
 EnCase® Computer Forensics I. Advance preparation for this course is not
Location and
Duration:

NCFS / Room 222

8am-5pm
Costs:

Tuition is $2,995.00 per student, Government training rate is $1,995.00 per student
Application:
 training@guidancesoftware.com or 626-229-9191


Dates:
 December 9-11, 2008
Course Title:
 EnCase- Advanced Internet
Description:

Note: The content of this course is significantly different and we recommend that anyone who took the EnCase Internet & E-mail course prior to February 2004 now take EnCase Advanced Internet Examinations.

This hands-on course involves practical exercises and real-life simulations. The class focuses on the forensic evidence located on the computer belonging to the suspect and /or victim-- not online or cyber investigations. E-mails and the Internet are cornerstones of consumer and business computer use. Virtually all computer forensic examinations will involve analysis of e-mail and Internet artifacts, underscoring the need to understand the relevance of Internet and e-mail-based evidence recovered during examinations. Delivery method: Group-Live.

The course provides in-depth coverage on artifacts involving:
  • Peer-to-peer clients
  • Instant Messaging Clients
  • Trojan viruses
  • System Monitors/keyloggers
  • JavaScript exploits
  • Popular web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, and Mozilla

Students will learn how to interpret Internet browser history, search engines, logs, and correctly rebuild web pages.

The course will enable students to recover and examine e-mail messages, headers, and attachments from widely used e-mail applications (Outlook®, America Online®, and Netscape®) and web-based e-mail providers. Students will also locate and examine artifacts from search engines, instant messaging clients, and newsgroups.
Prerequisites:
 EnCase Computer Forensics II or EnCE Certification
Location and
Duration:

NCFS / Room 222

8am-5pm
Costs:

Tuition is $2,995.00 per student, Government training rate is $1,995.00 per student
Application:
 training@guidancesoftware.com or 626-229-9191

NIJ The NCFS is a program of the Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice hosted by the University of Central Florida.
University of Central Florida The University of Central Florida is a major metropolitan research university whose mission is to deliver a comprehensive program of teaching, research, and service. UCF is one of 10 universities in the State of Florida University system with an approximate enrollment of 45,000.

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Last update: June 9, 2008

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