Course Overview
Voice cloning has crossed the indistinguishable threshold. The number of deepfakes circulating online grew from approximately 500,000 in 2023 to over 8 million in 2025. Deepfake vishing attacks surged by 1,600% in Q1 2025. A few seconds of audio is now sufficient to produce a synthetic voice that deceives both human listeners and most basic detection systems. These capabilities are deployed across nation-state intelligence operations, corporate CEO fraud, and targeted harassment at executive level.
Over three mentor-led days, participants examine how synthetic media is produced and deployed at scale, develop forensic detection skills using multimodal analysis covering video, audio, motion, depth, and behavioural signals simultaneously, work through a hands-on lab analysing real and synthetic media samples, and design out-of-band verification protocols and cryptographic media signing workflows using C2PA standards.
The programme concludes with a capstone designing a complete deepfake resilience framework for a financial services organisation: detection tooling selection, verification protocol design, staff awareness programme, and incident response playbook. This course is aligned with C2PA content provenance standards, NCSC synthetic media guidance, and financial services deepfake fraud prevention requirements.
Hands-On Learning
Real and synthetic sample video and audio forensic analysis lab, synthetic voice detection practical, C2PA content signing demonstration, out-of-band verification design workshop, and a deepfake resilience framework capstone.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Practitioner-led demonstration of synthetic media production methodology, multimodal forensic analysis approach, and live commentary on the 2025-2026 deepfake fraud and nation-state intelligence landscape.
Career-Ready Skills
Multimodal deepfake detection skills, forensic tooling proficiency, out-of-band verification protocol design, C2PA media provenance implementation, and deepfake incident response planning.
Learning Outcomes
Detect synthetic video and audio using multimodal forensic analysis and specialist detection tooling.
Identify deepfake indicators during real-time video calls and in pre-recorded synthetic media samples.
Build and implement out-of-band verification protocols for high-risk executive and financial communications.
Apply C2PA content provenance standards to authenticate media within organisational communications workflows.
Design staff awareness programmes using real synthetic media simulations for genuine calibration.
Produce a deepfake incident response playbook covering detection, evidence collection, and notification.
Design a complete deepfake resilience framework tailored to a financial or enterprise environment.
Prerequisites
Professional experience in a SOC, fraud, finance, communications, legal, or security management role.
Basic familiarity with social engineering and phishing concepts in a professional organisational context.
No prior knowledge of deepfake technology, synthesis methods, or forensic analysis is required.
Detailed Syllabus
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Topics Covered
- Pre-reading: C2PA content provenance standard overview and NCSC synthetic media guidance
- Introduction to the multimodal deepfake detection framework used throughout the programme
- Accessing the lab environment and the real-and-synthetic media forensic analysis sample dataset
- Course objectives, deepfake threat exposure self-assessment, and pathway alignment
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
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Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
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Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of Deepfake Detection and Synthetic Media Forensics, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
SOC analysts, fraud teams, finance teams, HR, communications, legal, and procurement professionals who authorise transactions, communicate with executives, or are responsible for building organisational deepfake defences.
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