Course Description
The investigator’s job is to seek out, develop, and collect information, and deliver it to their client in a suitable format. This information must be useful enough to act as evidence or proof. Not all sources of information can be trusted, and it is the investigator’s role to help uncover the truth or facts of a situation while remaining unbiased. This course will covers the basics of private investigating, including:
- obtaining information legally
- effectively observing and recording information
- surveillance techniques and investigative aids
Additional Information
Available anytime online, you will have up to four months to complete this course.
Recognition
Complete all six courses to earn the Certificate of Achievement and you won't need to write the provincial exam when you apply for a private investigation license in Alberta.
Required Textbook (used for all Private Investigation courses):
The Everything Private Investigation Book: Master the Techniques of the Pros to Examine Evidence, Trace Down People, and Discover the Truth (Everything Series). ISBN 9781598695359.
Recommended
Register for this course first. Register for the next five courses, in any order, one or two at a time.
Basic computer skills, keyboarding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word.
Continuing Learning
Questions
403-476-2223
study@bowvalleycollege.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Financing Options
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Course Offerings
Any-time Online
A course delivery mode where learning activity takes place at times and locations of the learners own choosing through the use of online communications technologies. Learners are NOT required to participate in any scheduled learning activities, but scheduled exams may be required.
Required course for:
Related courses:
- PINV9201 Interviewing Skills for Private Investigators
- PINV9202 Special Investigations
- PINV9203 Surveillance Techniques
- PINV9301 Report Writing For Investigators
- PINV9401 Starting A Private Investigation Business
- COMP9101 Keyboarding - Beginner And Skill Builder
- COMP9103 Computer Basics
- COMP9201 Microsoft Word - Introduction
