The Private Investigation Advantage
Imagine a career full of surveillance, fact checking, interviews, screenings and more. Allied Schools makes your investigative career goals reality by providing everything you need in one convenient online course. Be prepared to conduct an investigation and effectively follow a paper trail with the resources available at Allied – and succeed from the moment you enroll.
Live Student Support
There are more than 350 employees dedicated to the success of all of our students in every Allied course. If you have any questions while taking your Professional Private Investigator Course, you can reach Allied’s support staff via email, phone or fax. Talk to a live person when you call during regular business hours!
Convenient Online Course
You can prepare for your new private investigation career when and where you want. Be in charge of your studies with the convenience of an online course. All you need is an Internet connection to study from home or any other place you choose. Learn day or night – it’s up to you!
Financial Assistance Available
You can select from a variety of financial assistance programs and payment options to make your private investigation education affordable. Get started with a monthly payment you can afford or a financial option that fits with your budget. Your new future is within reach – simply take the first step today!
Job Assistance Available
You can gain an advantage in today’s job market! Learn how to conduct an effective job search, write a strong cover letter and interview effectively with assistance from Allied’s helpful Career Center. You can also receive exclusive job leads! There are programs available to put you at the forefront of your new private investigation career.
Enroll today – benefit from all of the resources you need to successfully start your new career!
Professional Private Investigator Course
- 100% online course
- Job assistance available
- Financial assistance available
- Convenient, self-paced course
Start the most exciting career of your life! With more than 52,000 full-time private investigators working in the U.S., there is an opportunity to join a growing and exciting career that puts you at the forefront of the investigative field.
Allied’s Professional Private Investigator Course provides you with the practical skills to uncover important information and secure evidence in an investigative role. Choose to start a new career or apply your existing law enforcement, military or government experience to a new opportunity. Be prepared to investigate lost or stolen property; determine causes of damage or injury; conduct surveillance; and much more – all in a day’s work!
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Professional Private Investigator Course
The nationally-accredited online course is a fast-paced way to a rewarding new career. Take the steps to manage your own business – be your own boss and enjoy flexible work hours! You will be ready to enter the job market with the skills to: conduct successful interviews and interrogations; plan and execute undercover operations; locate missing persons and runaways; use surveillance equipment; setup and run a successful investigative agency; and more.
The Professional Private Investigation Course Includes:
- Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators Textbook
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Professional Private Investigation
- Lesson 2: Theory of Interviewing, interrogation and Investigation
- Lesson 3: Theory of Criminal and Background Investigation
- Lesson 4: Principles of Surveillance and Court Procedures
- Lesson 5: Establishing and Marketing Your Business
- Quizzes – There will be an online quiz at the end of each lesson.
- Final Exam – There is a two-part online final exam with multiple-choice questions and case studies. The exam requires a proctor – call for further details!
- Live Student Support – There are 350+ staff members dedicated to the success of all of our students in every Allied course. You can reach a helpful representative by phone during regular business hours, or by email and fax.
- Convenient Online Course – Internet access is required to complete the course. You will receive the textbook via mail.
- Certificate of Completion – Receive a certificate immediately via email upon completion of the course.
CA Only: Prepare for the California Private Investigator’s License Exam with The Private Investigator’s Legal Manual. Call today to find out the requirements for the California state exam and benefit from online practice tests.
Build a Private Investigator Career
Do you like to find and analyze information? Do you want a career collecting clues and uncovering facts? Start your career in the exciting private investigation field where no two days are the same! Whether you bring previous experience from the law enforcement, military or government fields or want to start a new career opportunity, you can build a rewarding career as your own boss or a valuable part of a company.
Accredited, Affordable
Choose to get your private investigation education from an accredited online school. When you enroll at Allied, you have the assurance that you are receiving a superior education from a school with the right credentials. Build your investigative career with a quality school by your side! Getting started is easy with convenient financial assistance programs that keep your monthly payment at an amount you can afford. There are financial options to meet every need – call today!
Private Investigator Career Opportunities
Career Outlook
Employment of private investigators is expected to grow faster than average over the next decade. Greater security concerns, an increased number of lawsuits and the need to protect confidential information and property will lead to increased demand for qualified private investigators. There will be opportunities for qualified professionals to become self-employed private investigators or join private detective agencies, department stores, legal service firms, insurance companies, financial institutions, employment services companies, and more
What is a private investigator?
A private investigator is an individual hired by a person or business to conduct an investigation. The investigations are usually related to legal, financial or personal matters and involve collecting evidence. A typical day might include conducting computer searches, making telephone calls and working out in the field. It is also routine to conduct interviews and do surveillance to gather information.
You may choose to specialize in a specific area or provide a variety of investigative services that include:
- Executive, corporate or celebrity protection
- Pre-employment verification
- Infidelity cases
- Individual background profiles
- Identity theft
- Child custody and protection cases
- Missing persons cases
- And more!
Take the First Step Today
Allied’s Professional Private Investigator Course provides you with the comprehensive training you need to make a smooth transition into the private investigative field. Become familiar with different investigative services, from identifying fraud and computer crimes to gathering evidence and conducting yourself in an ethical manner. Call or click below for more information
