Virtual Training for Identifying the Unidentified

Forensics TTA | October 2026

The Virtual Training for Identifying the Unidentified is a a no-cost, self-paced training series available through the Forensics TTA Virtual Academy. This collection of on-demand videos explore best practices, forensic technologies, and collaborative strategies used to identify missing persons and unidentified human remains. Through expert-led presentations and real-world case studies, learners examine topics such as DNA analysis, fingerprints, Forensic Genetic Genealogy, interagency partnerships, family engagement, and public outreach. The course highlights practical resources and investigative approaches that help advance identification efforts, resolve long-term cases, and support families seeking answers.

A copy of the course brochure which provides information on this course’s learning objectives, on-demand video resources, and completion requirements can be accessed here: Course Brochure – Virtual Training for Identifying the Unidentified.

This on-demand resource package is approved for 15 American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) Continuing Education Hours.

This online training has been approved by the American Board of Criminalistics (ABC) for recertification credits through RTI International.

Course Access Instructions:

This course is restricted to BJA Forensics Programs grantees and requires an enrollment password. If you are an eligible grantee who did not receive the password, submit the Course Access Request form. A member of the Forensics TTA team will follow up to assist you.

This training course is housed on the Forensics TTA Virtual Academy. To access this training course, please navigate to the Virtual Training for Identifying the Unidentified and log in using your Forensics TTA Virtual Academy email address and password.

If you have an account but have not logged in since November 13, 2025, you will need to reset your password before you can log in. Also please make sure to verify that your account information is accurate at: https://academy.forensicstta.org/user/profile.php.
If this is your first time accessing the Forensics TTA Virtual Academy, you may need to create an account or reset your password. If you need to create an account, please follow these instructions:
1. Create a profile by following this link: https://academy.forensicstta.org/login/signup.php.
2. Check your email to authenticate your profile. If you do not receive an email to your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you do not receive a verification email after checking your spam folder, please contact ForensicsTTA@rti.org.
3. Navigate to the Virtual Training for Identifying the Unidentified.

Please contact the Forensics TTA team via ForensicsTTA@rti.org with any questions or feedback on this resource!