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£11.99
£11.99
On-Demand course
8 hours 29 minutes
All levels
Private Detective Training is becoming more important as the demand for skilled investigators continues to grow. In the UK, the private investigation industry is growing by around 8% every year. More than 10,000 professionals now work in this field. With a 12% rise in corporate fraud cases and more people asking for help with personal investigations, trained detectives are needed now more than ever.
This Private Detective Training course helps you learn the key skills needed for this exciting career. You will study crime scene work, how to collect and handle evidence, and how to follow people in a safe and legal way. You will also learn how to interview people and find missing persons using reliable methods. The course covers fingerprint checks, handwriting analysis, and other important identification tools. All lessons follow the law and teach you how to work honestly and professionally.
When you complete the Private Detective Training, you’ll be ready to take on many cases. You’ll also understand how to start your own investigation business. This training gives you both the old-school detective skills and modern techniques needed to succeed today. Whether you're helping a business solve fraud or assisting someone with a personal case, this course will prepare you for real-world challenges in the field of investigation.
By completing this Private Detective Training, you will be able to:
Understand the basic rules and ethics of being a private investigator
Use correct methods for crime scene work and collecting evidence
Improve your skills in asking questions and talking to people during investigations
Carry out both surveillance and counter-surveillance activities the right way
Use tools like fingerprint checks and handwriting analysis to identify people
Write clear and professional reports for each case you work on
This Private Detective Training is great for:
Anyone who wants to start a career in private investigation and learn the basics of detective work
Security staff who want to add investigation and surveillance to their skills
Retired police officers or people changing careers who want to work privately
Legal office workers who want to help with finding evidence and people for cases
Business owners who need to look into staff issues, lost items, or background checks
After studying the Private Detective Training Course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.
Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate
After completing the Private Detective Training Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99. (Each)
Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate
You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. (Each)
Shipping Charges:
Inside the UK: £3.99
International: £10.99
There is no prerequisite to enrol in this course. You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Private Detective Training course.
After finishing the Private Detective Training, you can look forward to roles such as:
Private Detective or Investigator – £25K to £45K per year
Corporate Security Specialist – £30K to £55K per year
Insurance Investigator – £24K to £40K per year
Legal Investigator – £28K to £50K per year
Missing Persons Specialist – £25K to £42K per year
Module 01: An Introduction to the Concept of Being a Private Detective | |
00:18:00 | |
Module 02: Private Investigation Process | |
00:28:00 | |
Module 03: Classification of Crime | |
00:27:00 | |
Module 04: Starting an Investigation | |
00:18:00 | |
Module 05: Crime Scene Investigation and Photography (Part 1) | |
00:24:00 | |
Module 06: Crime Scene Investigation and Photography (Part 2) | |
00:32:00 | |
Module 07: Evidence Collection | |
00:35:00 | |
Module 08: Locating Missing People | |
00:22:00 | |
Module 09: Interview and Interrogation Techniques | |
00:33:00 | |
Module 10: Methods of identification and Sources of information | |
00:28:00 | |
Module 11: Fingerprint Verification | |
00:29:00 | |
Module 12: Handwriting Examination | |
00:41:00 | |
Module 13: Linking and Surveillance of Suspect | |
00:31:00 | |
Module 14: Counter-Espionage & Counter-Surveillance | |
00:25:00 | |
Module 15: Domestic Investigation and Types | |
00:19:00 | |
Module 16: Basic Operations of Firearms | |
00:31:00 | |
Module 17: Preparing Case Report | |
00:27:00 | |
Module 18: Code of Ethics | |
00:20:00 | |
Module 19: Operating a Private Investigation Business | |
00:21:00 | |
Assignment | |
00:00:00 |