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Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA) Reviews

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About the Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA) program

The Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA) is a board-certified credential issued by McAfee Institute. Like every McAfee Institute program, it pairs a structured, self-paced curriculum with a proctored board examination, so the credential reflects demonstrated competence rather than attendance alone. Candidates work through the coursework on their own schedule, sit the board exam when ready, and maintain the credential over time. Enrollment is open to practitioners and to career changers who meet the program's eligibility criteria.

Enrollees in this program typically come from law enforcement, federal and state investigative agencies, corporate security, loss prevention, fraud and financial crime units, intelligence teams, the military, and adjacent private-sector investigative roles. The reviews below are written by people who held a confirmed enrollment record for this specific program, which is what the gold verified enrollment badge indicates: a matching order in McAfee Institute's system, not a self-declaration.

The average shown above is a plain arithmetic mean of every published review of this program, rounded to one decimal place, with no weighting and no exclusions. The distribution chart reports all five rating levels, including one- and two-star reviews. Reviews are listed newest first and are never reordered or filtered by rating. Full curriculum details, eligibility requirements, pricing, and enrollment for this program live on the McAfee Institute website: Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA).

Reviews of the Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA)

October 29, 2019Verified enrollment

The course was very easy to follow and understand. All materials needs to learn and pass the course were provided.

Kenneth V.
January 28, 2019Verified enrollment

Certainly a unique course that provided some real world knowledge basic and expertise for online investigation.

Earl W.
June 25, 2018Verified enrollment

I am almost half way through my online McAfee Institute course for SMIA. The videos are just the right length, and broken up by topic. I like that I can rewind something if I missed it or need to hear it again. The audio is clear and videos are smooth.

Claudia C.
December 15, 2016Verified enrollment

Great, the whole course was laid out well, and provided a ton of information along with the training.

Wayne A.
October 26, 2016Verified enrollment

I think it is a great starter course. I have been doing investigations using SM for the past 10 years and this course made me think about a few things to add to my toolbox. Really liked the at my pace learning. Thank you!

Sam Palmer
February 18, 2016Verified enrollment

Informative

William Kay
February 18, 2016Verified enrollment

I recently went through the SMIA and it was honestly, the #1 training course I have attended in over 30+ years. I have been in the telecommunication, computer and digital forensics industry for over 40 years. The 'tricks of the trade' you will learn in the SMIA are second to none. Take one of these courses and at the end, ask yourself, 'was it worth the time?' ... nuff said!

Gary Thomas
February 18, 2016Verified enrollment

The SMIA certification gave me the training necessary to investigate social media profiles. If you are reading this, chances are you already know how popular social media is and how it is continuing to grow. This course will also prepare you to help fight cyber crime and online bullying. Child predators have turned to social media to find their next victim. Young teens are sending or posting messages about their classmates on social media sites that have lead to these young teens committing suicide.

Joshua EudyRead full review
February 11, 2016Verified enrollment

Great course!

Tammy Winkleman
January 21, 2016Verified enrollment

Great course.

Michelle McManus
July 12, 2014Verified enrollment

Will this course get you a job as a SMIA - probably not. Will it lead you in the right direction in your cyber crime fighter career using Social Media as the primary channel of investigation - Yes. Lot of great content and focused information. Recommended !!

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