What you'll learn

Convincing fake videos, voices, and images are becoming easier to create and harder to spot, increasing the risk of scams, disinformation, and reputational damage for individuals and organizations. In this course, Deepfakes and Synthetic Media Threats, you’ll learn to identify deepfakes and synthetic media, understand how voice and video fakes are created, and verify authenticity before being misled or spreading false information. First, you’ll explore how deepfakes are produced and why they are becoming more realistic and accessible. Next, you’ll discover practical techniques to identify warning signs and validate whether the media is authentic. Finally, you’ll learn how to pause, question, and verify information to avoid scams, disinformation, and accidental dissemination of misinformation. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of deepfake and synthetic media awareness needed to recognize manipulated content and make informed decisions before trusting or sharing it.