Online Investigation Courses

Looking to start a new career? Military or police leaver?

Have you ever considered a career as a Private Investigator?
Or are you already a private investigator looking to increase your expertise?
Or just interested in how we operate?

Although the legal aspects of these courses are designed around UK law, an easy search with AI will clearly show you the equivalent laws in your own country.

12 Week In-House Diploma in Professional Investigation

Our flagship comprehensive training programme.
Perfect for beginners or experienced investigators wanting full professional qualification.

Includes all 19 Modules

Individual Modules

Module 1 – Introduction to the Role of a Private Investigator

History of private investigation, myths vs reality, legal boundaries, and what the job really involves.

Module 2 – Assessing Information, Critical Thinking & Casework Organisation

How to gather, organise and analyse information like a professional.

Module 3 – Structured Casework, Documentation & Report Writing

Professional note-taking, report writing and how to present evidence clearly.

Module 4 – Covert Surveillance, Counter-Surveillance & Deception Detection

Practical surveillance techniques and how to spot when someone is lying.

Module 5 – Witness Interviewing, Rapport Building & Negotiation

How to conduct effective interviews and build trust with witnesses.

Module 6 – Professionalism, Confidentiality & Legal Compliance

Ethics, confidentiality, and how to stay professional.

Module 7 – Legal & Ethical Considerations in Private Investigations

Key UK laws every investigator must know.

Module 8 – Handling Unpredictable Situations & Overcoming Obstacles

How to deal with unexpected problems during investigations.

Module 9 – Managing Investigations as a Freelancer or Agency Investigator

Running your own business or working for an agency.

Module 10 – Technology in Private Investigations

Digital forensics, GPS, databases and modern tools.

Module 11 – Setting Up Your Private Investigations Business

How to start and run your own successful investigation business.

Module 12 – Core Legal Frameworks & Interview Techniques

Important laws (CPIA, PACE, HRA) and interview methods.

Module 13 – Interview Techniques & Detection of Lies

Advanced methods for spotting deception.

Module 14 – Legal Boundaries (Cautions, Arrests & Tracking Devices)

What you can and cannot legally do.

Module 15 – Domestic Investigations (Infidelity, Ethics & Client Management)

Handling sensitive personal cases professionally.

Module 16 – Miscarriage of Justice Investigations in the UK

Specialist work helping people who have been wrongly convicted.

Module 17 – The National College of Policing – Standards & Ethics

Professional standards and ethics for investigators.