Private Investigator, Continuing Education Workforce Certificate
This Continuing Education Certificate prepares students for a job in the field of Private Investigation. Private Investigators are hired to do investigative work involving legal, financial, or personal matters, and offer a variety of services including background verification, locating missing persons, conducting surveillance, and more. Private investigators must have a good understanding of federal, state, and local laws, as well as legal issues affecting their work. Private investigators work in many places, depending on their assignment or case. Some spend more time in offices, doing computer searches, while others spend more time in the field, conducting interviews and performing surveillance. They may work irregular hours. The program will provide a combination of education and experience to assist a student in obtaining an entry-level position in a public or private organization.
Program objectives
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- gain entry-level employment in an investigative agency as a private investigator,
- apply foundational professional skills and ethical standards in the field,
- function effectively in a private investigator role, and
- assume responsibility for continued professional and personal development through continuing education.
