Lodestra Case File Manager Online Course
Learn how to use the Lodestra Case File Manager to build cleaner, stronger, and more professional paranormal investigation records from start to finish.
This course walks investigators through the full Case File Manager workflow, including creating a new case, organizing client and location details, documenting claims, logging investigation notes, managing evidence, tracking EVP and video review, building timelines, and preparing a complete case file for review.
Designed for serious paranormal researchers, team leaders, and investigators who want better documentation, this course focuses on practical use, organized field methods, and evidence handling without hype or exaggeration.
By the end of the course, students will understand how to use the Case File Manager as a central hub for every investigation, helping turn scattered notes, media files, witness statements, and equipment logs into a structured, searchable, professional case record.
Perfect for:
Paranormal investigation teams, solo researchers, ghost hunting groups, field investigators, evidence review teams, and anyone using Lodestra software to document unexplained claims with more discipline and clarity.
Features
- Step-by-step walkthrough of the Lodestra Case File Manager
- Case intake, client details, and witness documentation
- Location research and historical background organization
- Claims tracking and investigation planning
- Evidence organization with context and integrity
- Settings, backups, and audit log guidance
- Professional report-building workflow
Target audiences
- Paranormal investigators
- ghost hunting teams
- case managers
- evidence reviewers
- researchers
Curriculum
- 18 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- Lifetime
- 0 Welcome & the philosophyStart here for an overview of the Lodestra Case File Manager course and how it will help you organize stronger, more professional paranormal investigation records.0
- Install & where your data livesLearn how to install the Lodestra Case File Manager, set it up correctly, and understand where your case files, media, notes, and investigation records are stored.0
- The interface in one tourGet a guided walkthrough of the Lodestra Case File Manager interface so you know where everything is, what each section does, and how to move confidently through the software.0
- Dashboard & opening the caseLearn how to navigate the main dashboard, find your investigations, and open a case so you can quickly access its details, notes, evidence, and workflow.0
- Intake & peopleLearn how to document the initial case intake, organize client and witness details, and keep the people connected to each investigation clearly recorded.0
- Location & researchLearn how to document the investigation location, organize historical and background research, and connect important site details to the case file.0
- Claims & witnessesLearn how to document reported activity, organize witness statements, and separate firsthand accounts from interpretation so each claim is recorded clearly.0
- Planning the nightLearn how to prepare an investigation plan, organize team roles, map out key areas, and set clear goals before you arrive on location.0
- Field Mode (investigation night)Learn how to use Lodestra during investigation night to log events, track activity, record notes, and keep the case organized in real time.0
- What the night recordedReview the events, notes, observations, and logged activity from the investigation night so you can begin turning field data into a structured case record.0
- Testing & explanationLearn how to review logged activity, compare possible causes, document follow-up tests, and explain findings clearly without overstating the evidence.0
- Welfare, sensitivity & limitsLearn how to handle cases responsibly by respecting clients, protecting team wellbeing, recognizing emotional boundaries, and knowing when an investigation should pause or end.0
- The skeptical pass & conclusionLearn how to review the case with a critical eye, separate evidence from assumption, and close the investigation with clear, responsible conclusions.0
- Evidence & integrityLearn how to organize evidence responsibly, preserve context, avoid misleading claims, and keep every file, note, and conclusion tied to the actual case record.0
- The global librariesLearn how to use shared libraries for recurring locations, people, equipment, evidence types, and research details so your case files stay consistent across investigations.0
- Building the reportLearn how to turn your case details, notes, evidence, research, and conclusions into a clear, professional investigation report.0
- Settings, backups & the audit logLearn how to adjust program settings, protect your case files with backups, and use the audit log to track important changes throughout an investigation.0
- Troubleshooting & wrap-upLearn how to resolve common issues, keep your workflow running smoothly, and finish the course with a clear understanding of how to use Lodestra confidently.0
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