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Train at home to be a private investigator, detective, security specialist, or to work in personal or executive protection and intelligence & investigations with these online courses and distance learning diploma programs from accredited institutions.

   
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Private Investigator Training Courses

Job openings for private investigators are expected to grow faster than average in the next seven years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, prospective investigators face steep competition for jobs, as many people are pursuing careers in the field. Positions include:
  • Legal investigators
  • Corporate investigators
  • Financial investigators
  • Store detectives or loss prevention agents
  • Hotel detectives
About 25 percent of private investigators are self-employed; annual salaries average just over $32,000. No training program can assure specific salaries or job placement to a graduate, but certification may help make an individual more competitive in the job market.

Private Investigator Career Training
Throughout the profession, no formal education is required. But many private investigators have college degrees in related fields, like police science or criminal justice. Others have experience working for the government or the military. For those without the resources to get a four-year degree, online career training can help a job candidate demonstrate competence. With an online diploma in private investigation, you can crack open your career without sacrificing your quality of life to attend school.

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Penn Foster Career School
Established in 1890, Penn Foster Career School is one of the oldest and largest distance learning institutions in the world. Students can study online, in print, or a combination of each - you decide which method best suits your learning style. Earn your diploma as a private investigator with the following program:
  • Private Investigator Program
    Train at home for an exciting career as a Private Investigator. Learn the tricks of the trade from experts. Work for an established agency or open one of your own. Your complete program includes details on surveillance, corporate espionage, firearm usage and safety, undercover investigations, and much more. Books, lessons, learning aids, and special supplements included at no additional cost.

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for high school and vocational-technical programs, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster Career School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.

Penn Foster Career School offers affordable, all-inclusive pricing—among the lowest of all career schools—and 0% interest financing and customized payment plans.

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Ashworth University
Ashworth University is a widely respected, nationally accredited distance education school, and offers the following private investigation diploma:
  • Professional Private Investigation Program
    Do you love adventure? Would you like to be able to locate lawbreakers, find missing persons, catch cheats, protect VIP's, engage in surveillance and more? Are you interested in a serious profession that rewards initiative and skill? Private investigators enjoy exciting and worthwhile careers. In this distance learning course, you will gain the knowledge and techniques used by real-world detectives, private investigators, security guards, and other investigative professionals. The only prerequisite is your high school diploma.
  • Forensic Science Program
    The forensic science distance learning course reveals the techniques that professionals use to identify and collect evidence, analyze and compare it, and use the results to locate criminal perpetrators. We'll take you from the crime scene to the laboratory to the courtroom. You'll learn the step by step procedures for analyzing hair, fiber, fingerprints, chemicals, and blood stains; testing for drugs and alcohol; examining DNA samples; and much more. You'll also learn how to use specialized forensic equipment, reconstruct a crime scene, and prepare a lab report for presentation in court.
Students receive comprehensive texts and study materials by mail, and study in the convenience of home, at their own pace. Monthly tuition is interest free. Students may enroll online, year-round.

Ashworth University is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools. Ashworth University is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program. Ashworth University offers easy, interest-free monthly tuition.

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E-Learn.uk.com
E-Learn.uk.com offers distance learning through the internet, providing you with an interactive educational experience and the opportunity to study through accredited learning providers. Online private investigation program:

  • Private Investigating
Just register as a new student and select a course from the online prospectus. You can work online or print out course materials and get started right away on a new educational experience.

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ceu4u.com
CEU4U is an online continuing education provider and all states accept courses offered by CEU4U.com. CEU4U’s primary goals are to provide up-to-date educational courses for professionals and that all courses meet the standards of each discipline's regulatory agency. All courses are completed at the participants convenience, in the comfort of his/her home or work place, 24/7 technical support and a course history of all courses and ceus earned at CEU4U are available online. A wide range of online courses are offered in security categories including:

  • Anthrax: Current Issues & Implications for Law
  • Basic Search Warrant Writing and Raid Planning
  • Criminal Justice Ethics
  • Forensic Interviewing
  • Investigating Domestic Violence Crimes
  • Police Report Review for New Supervisors
  • Sex Offenders: Typology, Assesment & Treatment
A certificate of completion for the course will print at the participants site following the completion of the course evaluation. If a participant does not pass the course examination, he/she may review the course and repeat the examination at no additional charge. Visit the site for more information and a list of approved providers.

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Australian School of Security and Investigations
The Australian School of Security and Investigations delivers comprehensive training to students not only residing in Australia but to students across the world who may be either considering a career in this field or who are desireous of enhancing their current skill levels in one of the worlds most scenic and safest destinations. We offer affordable Investigation training packages to overseas students including accomodation, meals, transport and sightseeing and all training. Visit our web page to learn more about what are training covers (The 1 day Bush Surveillance training is very unique and quite challenging). All graduates receive a Nationally Recognised Certification for the training they complete which is recognised across Australia in all states.

Detective Training Institute
Detective Training Institute offers a State approved home study course to become a Qualified Private Investigator. The Private Investigator Course is completely updated and trains you in the latest investigative techniques, including state-of-the-art computer on-line investigative strategies. Other topics covered include:

  • Background Investigation and Research
  • Tracking and Locating Missing Persons
  • Surveillance
  • Legal Investigations
  • Business Crimes Investigations
  • Starting Your New Career
Enrollment can be done via online or mail. Online counselling is available and students can send their exams for grading via fax or online as well.

Private Investigator and Detective Training School is a specialized private investigation school licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. This state approved online program can be completed by most students within 10 weeks!

Executive Security International
ESI offers Certification with a major in Dignitary and Executive Protection, Personal Protection, Security Specialist or Protective Intelligence and Investigations. Students enroll in ESI's programs from all over the world, majoring in a Program that is a combination of Distance Education, nine Independent Study courses completed at home, and a 15 or 20 Day Resident Training in Aspen, Colorado. All ESI core programs and Modular Courses are approved and regulated by the Colorado State Department of Higher Education.

Lion Investigation Academy
Founded in 1974, Lion Investigation Academy is a home-study institution offering students an opportunity to earn an Associate Degree in Private Investigations or a Diploma in a variety of technical specialties. The Academy is licensed and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the State Board of Private Licensed Schools, granting the authority to issue the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in Private Investigations and Security.

PIeducation
PIeducation is an internet based education service provider for the Private Security Industry. They offer courses primarily to private investigators that require continuing education as a part of their license renewal. Several States have given approval for these courses as online continuing education.

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