PIABC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Become a Professional Investigator

Private investigation is a diverse profession requiring a broad range of knowledge and skills. During the course of a career, a private investigator will work in many different areas: from insurance fraud and corporate crime to missing persons and executive protection. In every case, a private investigator must be equipped with basic skills and strategies to ensure effective outcomes for clients.

Introduction to Private Investigation – British Columbia is a comprehensive training course for individuals seeking to obtain the essential knowledge and skills necessary to enter this industry. Content for this course was provided by the Professional Investigators’ Association of British Columbia.

This course meets legislated knowledge-based training requirements for individuals seeking a private investigator’s security license in the provinces of British Columbia. It is currently under review by provincial Registrars in other jurisdictions across Canada.

Delivered in four modules, this online course is equivalent to 60 hours of classroom instruction and covers the following learning areas:

  • 1
    Part I: Licensing, Liability and Safety
  • 2
    Part II: Legal
  • 3
    Part III: Basic Tools of the Trade
  • 4
    Part IV: Technological Aids

For the full list of modules and associated learning objectives, please see Full Course Description with Learning Objectives.

Professional Security Knowledge Network

$600

This includes the cost of one Provincial Licensing Exam

Delivered in English, this course is the equivalent to 60 hours of classroom instruction.

How do I apply for my Private Investigator License?

Upon successful completion of the Provincial Licensing Exam, the team at the Professional Security Knowledge Network will email your results (pass or fail) to the Provincial Registrar. To apply for your Private Investigators License please visit the Government of British Columbia’s Security Industry License website.