Course Description
Laws regulations, and government agencies control the private investigation industry. Learn what you need to be successful, such as:
- start-up costs,
- registering a name,
- incorporation,
- legal contracts,
- marketing
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 PINV9101 Introduction to Private Investigation 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
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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:
- PINV9101 Introduction to Private Investigation
- PINV9201 Interviewing Skills for Private Investigators
- PINV9202 Special Investigations
- PINV9203 Surveillance Techniques
- PINV9301 Report Writing For Investigators
- COMP9101 Keyboarding - Beginner And Skill Builder
- COMP9103 Computer Basics
- COMP9201 Microsoft Word - Introduction