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Penlink Launches Expanded Penlink Academy to Empower Intelligence and Public Safety Professionals
Date Posted: October 26th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb., October 28, 2025 – Penlink, the leading authority in digital intelligence solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced Penlink Academy, a comprehensive professional training program designed to help intelligence, law enforcement, and public safety professionals master Penlink solutions and elevate their investigative tradecraft.
With a renewed focus on hands-on, practical instruction, Penlink Academy equips professionals to navigate complex data, uncover actionable insights, and make confident decisions from day one. The program bridges technology and tradecraft—ensuring every participant gains skills that translate directly into real-world impact.
According to Terry Pell, Chief Customer Officer at Penlink,
“Our mission with Penlink Academy is simple: to ensure every professional who uses our tools is empowered with confidence and clarity from day one. This isn’t just about software training—it’s about strengthening the people who protect our communities. When our customers succeed in uncovering critical insights faster and with greater precision, everyone benefits.”
About Penlink Academy
Penlink Academy offers a structured suite of courses that meet learners where they are—from foundational instruction to advanced, scenario-based tradecraft programs.
Key offerings include:
PLX Training Subscription – Comprehensive, instructor-led training for mastering PLX software and digital intelligence workflows.
Tangles Training Subscription – In-depth learning in open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis.
Penlink InsAIghts – Advanced tradecraft courses integrating AI, OSINT, and analytical methodologies for investigative excellence.
Train-the-Trainer Program – A scalable enablement model empowering agencies to deliver in-house training and build lasting expertise.
Each course is built around Penlink Academy’s guiding principle: Train with Purpose. Act with Confidence.
By equipping professionals with practical skills and proven methodologies, Penlink helps agencies detect threats earlier, investigate more efficiently, and safeguard the communities they serve.
To explore Penlink Academy programs and see how they prepare professionals to make an impact, click here.
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