Private Investigator Training Course

Private Investigator Training Course

• Private Investigations Overview, Terminology and Services
• Information gathering: social media, how to utilize resources, etc.
• Information vs. Intelligence
• Surveillance Concepts and Methodology – Moving, Stationary, Static, Technical
• How to Properly Document and Log an Investigation
• Interviews – Witnesses, Victims, etc.
• Background Investigations
• Corporate Investigations
• Pre-Employment Checks and Threat Analysis
• Domestic Cases – Divorce, Child Custody, Infidelity, etc.
• Civil Cases – Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, etc.
• Courtroom Testimony Procedures
• Business Operation – Obtaining Clientele, Operating Your Own Agency, Contracts, Fee Collection, Case Management, etc.
• Licensing: information sources and releases, GPS use, etc.
• Ethics Discussion and Legal Issues
• Guest speakers – FBI, USSS, NCIS, Experienced Private Sector Investigators, etc.

Certified Private Protective Services Education

NC Department of Justice Private Protective Services Board Certified Training Course. 12 Hours of Continuing Education Credit. NC-PPSB-19-005.

Training to a standard

Each student in our Private Investigator Training Course will be evaluated and required to demonstrate a capability on each exercise which exceeds the minimum requirements we have established for fundamental knowledge of investigative tasks and procedures in the private sector. The certificates you will receive will indicate that you have met these standards and will serve as a testament to your capabilities as an investigator.

Starting your career as a private investigator

When you graduate from our Private Investigator Training Course, you’ll have the investigative skills to meet the prescribed standards for PIs. And, you will also learn, step-by-step, the proven and precise methods of securing a position in a detective agency. Topics include: what employers look for in new investigators, locating the agency you want to work for, writing an impressive resume, appearance and attitude, what to say and do in the interview along with post interview follow-up and more.

Also, if you want to start your own agency, even a home-based business, we will teach you how to select a name, price your services, advertise for clients; understand legal aspects (business license, state license, bonding and insurance) and much more.