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Spotting Deception: Identifying fake news and misinformation
Spotting Deception: Identifying fake news and misinformation
Duration: 1 days / 6 hours
Delivery method: Online/ In-company training
Target Audience: This course is designed for security professionals who play a role in analysing open source information.
Cost: Available upon application
Language: English
Course code: IFN-1
Introduction
In a world overflowing with information, how can you tell what’s true and what’s misleading? Fake news spreads faster than ever, influencing opinions, shaping narratives, and even impacting real-world events. But you don’t have to fall for it!
“Spotting Deception” is your essential guide to navigating the digital landscape with confidence. This course equips you with the critical thinking skills and fact-checking techniques needed to identify, analyze, and challenge misinformation—whether it appears on social media, in the news, or through viral trends.
What you will learn
- The psychology behind why fake news spreads
- Common techniques used to manipulate information
- How to fact-check sources and verify credibility
- Strategies to protect yourself and others from misinformation
- Real-world case studies and hands-on practice
Potential course benefits, the why
In today’s digital world, misinformation is everywhere—on social media, in the news, and even in conversations with friends and family. Taking “Spotting Deception: A Practical Guide to Identifying Fake News” will empower you with essential skills to think critically, verify facts, and make informed decisions.
Here’s why this course is important:
Fake news is designed to manipulate emotions and opinions. This course teaches you how to analyze information critically, spot logical fallacies, and question misleading narratives.
False information can impact your health, finances, and decisions. From scams to propaganda, knowing how to detect deception helps you avoid manipulation and make smarter choices.
In an age of biased reporting and sensationalism, it’s crucial to understand how the media works, recognize trustworthy sources, and identify misinformation tactics.
Fraudulent news articles, deepfake videos, and misleading headlines are designed to trick people. This course will teach you how to identify clickbait, scams, and misinformation before they mislead you.
Fake news is often used to influence public opinion, elections, and policies. Learn how to fact-check political claims and make educated choices based on real information.
In-house courses
Zoom is a default setting for this course, it could be delivered via Microsoft Teams or Webex.
Bespoken inhouse delivery: No matter how good a chef is, a person will modify the plate in front of them and may even leave some items on the side.
The above course can be modified to better fit, the appetite of your organisation
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