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Detective & Private Investigation

Level 3 Diploma | CPD Certified | Free PDF & Hardcopy Certificate | Free Retake Exam | Lifetime Access


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Summary

Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
8 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

[Updated 2024]

The job market of private investigators doesn’t seem to be slowing down in the UK compared to other sectors, even though this job is not as action-packed as it may seem in movies. The main benefits of being a private investigator are that they can work independently, be their boss and feel the satisfaction of solving complex cases.

Our private investigator course is designed to ensure you are clear with the concept of becoming a private investigator, the private investigation process, crime scene investigation process, classification of crime and many more.

In terms of skills, through this Private Investigator course, you will gain interviewing and interrogation skills, fingerprint verification skills, handwriting examination skills and linking and surveillance of suspects.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Private Investigator course, learners will be able to:

  • Get familiar with private investigation and its process
  • Be aware of the classifications of crime and how to start an investigation
  • Learn how to collect evidence and locate missing people
  • Acquire the skills and knowledge required to interrogate and interview people
  • Know about fingerprint verification and handwriting examination
  • Find out how to prepare case reports and the code of ethics of a private detective
  • Learn methods of identification & sources of information and linking & surveillance of suspect
  • Understand the basic operations of firearms, domestic investigation and its types
  • Become familiar with counter-espionage & counter-surveillance
  • Explore the best ways to operate a private investigation business

Key Features of the Private Investigator Course :

  • Instant e-certificate and hard copy
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals in the field
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

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Accreditation

This Private Detective Advance Diploma is CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) Accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Private Investigator course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Description

Becoming a private investigator is not as easy as many people may think. You need to get a degree, be certified, have a minimum of two years worth of experience working in law enforcement and obtain a private investigator license.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: An Introduction to the Concept of Being a Private Detective
  • Module 02: Private Investigation Process
  • Module 03: Classification of Crime
  • Module 04: Starting an Investigation
  • Module 05: Crime Scene Investigation and Photography (Part 1)
  • Module 06: Crime Scene Investigation and Photography (Part 2)
  • Module 07: Evidence Collection
  • Module 08: Locating Missing People
  • Module 09: Interview and Interrogation Techniques
  • Module 10: Methods of identification and Sources of information
  • Module 11: Fingerprint Verification
  • Module 12: Handwriting Examination
  • Module 13: Linking and Surveillance of Suspect
  • Module 14: Counter-Espionage & Counter-Surveillance
  • Module 15: Domestic Investigation and Types
  • Module 16: Basic Operations of Firearms
  • Module 17: Preparing Case Report
  • Module 18: Code of Ethics
  • Module 19: Operating a Private Investigation Business

Accredited Certificate
After successfully completing this course, you will qualify for the CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) certified certificate from Training Express.

Disclaimer: The CPD approved course is owned by E-Learning
Solutions Ltd and is distributed under license.

Who is this course for?

  • Detective
  • Investigator
  • Private Investigator
  • Private Detective
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Financial Investigator
  • Fraud Investigator

Career path

Thiscourse will open doors to many different career opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Here are a few prospects:

  • Investigator: £22,000 - £50,000 per annum
  • Private Investigator: £20,000 - £55,000 per annum
  • Criminal Investigator: £22,000 - £50,000 per annum
  • Crime Scene Investigator: £20,000 - £40,000 per annum
  • Financial Investigator: £20,000 - £35,000 per annum

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

You will get the hard copy certificates for Free! The delivery charge of the hard copy certificate inside the UK is £3.99 each.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.