Basic Private Investigation Certificate Series - NOTE: Course Dates will be determined based on participants
Investigative Report Writing
This half-day course will cover investigation basics, note taking, the rules of narrative writing, describing persons and property, writing the interview and issues in writing. Proper report writing skills in private investigation are critical in the conveyance of information gathered during the course of an investigation and reflects greatly on the investigator's communication skills. Participants must purchase the study guide - Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing [3rd Edition Michael Biggs] 4 hour course
Course Date(s) & Times Course ID Location Cost Register
0800 - 1200 BPICS-RW-101-01-11-12 STG - Columbus $119.00
0800 - 1200 BPICS-RW-101-01-11-13 STG - Columbus $119.00
STG - Form 100.pdf
Scene Photography for the Investigator
This course will emphasize how to properly document an incident scene through evidentiary photography. Participants will learn forensic photographing, basic camera operations, capabilities of forensic photography, as well as the step by step process of photographing to preserve evidence. Participants should bring their digital camera with accessories for practical application of skills learned during the course. A limited number of cameras will be available to rent. 4 hour course
0800 - 1200 BPICS-SP-101-01-11-07 STG - Columbus $119.00
0800 - 1200 BPICS-SP-101-01-11-08 STG - Columbus $119.00
Internet Research for the Investigator
This course will review various online resources that can provide information for locating witnesses, conducting asset researches, developing profiles of defendants and plaintiffs, gathering pre-litigation data, and much more. Participants are encourgaed to bring their laptop but is not necessary for the course. 4 hour course
0800 - 1200 BPICS-IR-101-01-11-08 STG - Columbus $119.00
0800 - 1200 BPICS-IR-101-01-11-09 STG - Columbus $119.00
