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Private Detective Training
One Education

Level 5 Endorsed Diploma | 150 CPD Points | Exam & Full Tutor Support Included | 24x7 Access

Summary

Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
370 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Assessment details
  • Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

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Working as a Private Detective is exciting, interesting, and intriguing, which makes it one of the most in-demand careers for men and women today. Even with today's struggling economy, Private Detectives have no downturn. Enrol in our QLS-endorsed and CPD-certified Private Detective Training course to learn all the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in the Detective industry.

The rise in crimes and fraud means a higher demand in the job market for skilled and properly trained Private Detectives. You can become a specialist and focus your expertise on criminal defence, insurance fraud, product liability and accident reconstruction. Or, you can work on cases ranging from marital/custody to high-tech intelligence gathering for multinational corporations to skip tracing. The choice is yours!

If you want to gain a solid understanding of the Private investigation process and fast-track your dream career, then take a step in the right direction with this industry-standard Private Detective Training course designed for you. Whether this is your initial career or you are an experienced Private Detective seeking to update your current skills, it gives you an edge to compete successfully in the present job market and expand your career options.

Learning Outcome of Private Detective Training course

  • Understand what it takes to be a Private Detective
  • Identify the private investigation process
  • Learn about different types of crimes and how to start an investigation
  • Linking and surveillance of suspects
  • Educate yourself on the methods of identification and sources of information.
  • How to collect evidence and locate missing people
  • Learn different interview and interrogation techniques
  • Counter-espionage and counter-surveillance
  • Learn how to operate a firearm
  • Prepare case reports and learn the code of ethics
  • Ability to start a private investigation business

Achievement

Assessment details

Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This masterclass is designed by industry experts and will give you an in-depth understanding of this topic. The Private Detective Training course features easy-to-digest modules that break down each topic and ensure all our students receive an unrivalled and thorough learning experience.

If you want to work in this rapidly growing sector and stand out from the competition, then our online course is the perfect place to kickstart your dream career.

On this course, we guarantee that you will gain relevant skills and acquire tremendous knowledge on the subject. The certificate you’ll achieve after completing the course will help you land the job you want in a related field.

Enjoy a pleasant and professional 100% online learning experience and enrol in our Training course today and take control of your career!

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

How is the Private Detective Training Course assessed?

To assess your learning, you have to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully completing the Private Detective Training course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their achievement. The hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying —

  • Within the UK: £109
  • International: £109 + £10 (postal charge) = £119

CPD Accredited Certification from One Education

After successfully completing this Private Detective Training course, you will qualify for the CPD accredited certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in both PDF & hardcopy format, which can be received by paying —

  • PDF Certificate: £9
  • Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15
  • Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25

Who is this course for?

This Training course is ideal for

  • Students
  • Recent graduates
  • Job Seekers
  • Anyone interested in this topic
  • People already working in the relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skill.

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Training course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.

The Training course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!

All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and being over the age of 16.

Career path

The Private Detective Training course will boost your CV and help you in pursuing different jobs such as;

  • Auditors / forensic accountants
  • Corruption investigators
  • Customs officers
  • Complaints officers
  • Criminal investigators
  • Detectives
  • Security officers
  • Workplace health and safety inspectors

These jobs’ annual salary ranges from £28,000 to £57,700.

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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.
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