This Short Learning Program introduces students to the field of Digital Forensics.
It will empower students with the knowledge of the whole process of digital investigations, acquiring digital evidence and preparing such evidence to stand up in court.
This Short Learning Program is on NQF Level 5, and successful students will get an official Certificate from the University of Johannesburg.
The courses consist of 3 modules of 3 days each. Each module has a research assignment and will be formally examined. All 3 modules must be passed to pass the course.
Please refer to the cost breakdown for the cost of each module as well as the registration cost and ICT levies.
Students are responsible for purchasing the necessary prescribed text books. This will be about R1500.
The minimum entrance requirements are:
- A Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Practical experience in the Information / Cyber Security Industry.
Course Modules
Module 1: (CERDF11)
Foundations of Digital Forensics
09:00 - 16:00 24 - 26 July 2025 E-Ring 215
Concepts covered:
Foundations of Digital Forensics
Introduction to computer and cyber crime
Introduction to the Digital Investigation Process
Introduction to digital chain of evidence handling
Module 2: (CERDF22)
Digital Evidence
09:00 - 16:00 21 - 23 August 2025 E-Ring 215
Concepts covered:
Digital evidence in computer environments
Sources of digital evidence
Judicial process for digital evidence
Module 3: (CERDF33)
Conducting Digital Investigations
09:00 - 16:00 18 - 20 September 2025 E-Ring 215
Concepts covered:
Extraction of digital evidence
Analysis of digital evidence
Compilation of a digital forensic investigation report
PLEASE NOTE ATTENDANCE OF CLASSES IS COMPULSORY AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE NOTE OF THESE CLASSES AND EXAM DATES.
Please contact: Mrs Tosca Corregedor on Tel: 063 289 2990 for more information.
E-mail: infocs@uj.ac.za
For further information visit the UJ Website