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Private Investigator Training
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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
8 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Certificate of completion - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Private Investigator Training (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Looking to pursue a career in investigation with rising demand across the UK? With over 7,000 licensed private investigators operating and increasing demand for surveillance, fraud detection, and domestic inquiry, the future is promising. This Private Investigator Training course provides deep theoretical knowledge essential for understanding investigation processes, legal procedures, and ethical practices required to work in the field of private investigation. Whether you aim to work independently or with an agency, this comprehensive course sets the foundation for a rewarding investigative career.

Learning Outcomes:

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  • Understand the role, responsibilities, and scope of work of a private investigator
  • Gain theoretical knowledge of crime classification and case initiation procedures
  • Learn detailed steps in evidence collection and crime scene documentation
  • Discover approaches to locating missing individuals through investigative theory
  • Explore legal methods of interrogation and suspect surveillance
  • Understand identification techniques including fingerprint and handwriting theory
  • Learn how to prepare a professional case report aligned with ethical codes

Certificates

Assessment details

Private Investigator Training

Included in course price

To simplify the evaluation and accreditation procedure for students, we offer an automated assessment system. You'll have immediate access to a custom-created MCQ test or assignment after completing this course. The results will be immediately evaluated, and the score will be shown for your assessment. Each test will have a passing mark of 60%.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

The Private Investigator Training course offers a structured and theoretical journey into the world of private investigation. With increasing security concerns and growing demand for truth verification in both personal and corporate sectors, becoming a qualified private investigator in the UK is now more relevant than ever. According to recent statistics, the UK’s private investigation sector is expected to grow by over 20% in the next few years, creating more opportunities for trained individuals.

This course thoroughly examines the concepts of private detection, starting from the basics of investigations, crime classifications, and step-by-step procedures in crime scene analysis. You will gain knowledge in locating missing persons, fingerprint verification, surveillance methods, report writing, and counter-surveillance theory. The curriculum also emphasises ethical conduct, firearm basics, and business operations within the private investigator field.

Whether your goal is to assist with corporate inquiries, domestic investigations, or surveillance services, this private investigator training course is ideal for building a strong theoretical foundation. Start your journey towards becoming a licensed private investigator today and explore limitless career paths in a field built on logic, legality, and confidentiality.

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

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals aiming to start a career as a private investigator
  • Law enthusiasts seeking structured knowledge in private investigation
  • Professionals interested in surveillance, legal research, or documentation
  • Anyone planning to operate a private investigator business in the UK

Requirements

Any prior understanding of the Private Investigator Training is not required. You are always welcome to sign up for our course, regardless of your level of experience, whether you are a beginner or an employer already.

Career path

  • Private Investigator – £22,000 to £50,000 per year
  • Surveillance Officer – £21,000 to £42,000 per year
  • Investigation Case Analyst – £25,000 to £55,000 per year
  • Legal Investigator – £30,000 to £60,000 per year
  • Missing Persons Investigator – £24,000 to £48,000 per year
  • Freelance Private Investigator Business Owner – £28,000 to £70,000+ annually

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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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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