One of my top priorities as a new private investigator was kick-starting my newfound career with solid training. I quickly discovered that there is no standardized training program for private investigators. So I created my own self-training program with a combination of books, blogs, webinars, conferences, and classes. Some of my favorites can be found in this previous blog post.
I want to dive deeper into specific training that is available to all private investigators out there, from the aspiring PI to the most seasoned. I would love for any of you reading this blog post to share some of your favorite training with the rest of us if it’s not already included below. I’m always looking for opportunities to learn more about my industry and sharpen my skills.
Here is MY top five list of recommended private investigator training in no particular order:
- http://www.jaginvestigations.com/training.htm - varied costs
Investigative Research Methods Using Advanced Internet Profiling & Intelligence Gathering Through Online Resources
Michele Stuart
Open trainings sometimes available, but most trainings are through specific organizations
- https://yf132.infusionsoft.com/app/orderForms/Open-Source-Intelligence-Master-Class - $499.95
Open Source Intelligence Master Class
Brian Willingham
Self-paced video series offered through Pursuit Institute
- https://i-sight.com/resources/webinars/ - free
Investigation Strategies from Industry Experts
Kelly Paxton, Cynthia Hetherington, Brian Willingham, Kelly Riddle, & others
Over 100 webinars offered through i-Sight
- http://www.osmosiscon.com - $799.00
Osmosis Annual Conference
2017 Speakers - Jeff Bedser, David Benford, Mike Dores, Cynthia Hetherington, Josh Huff, Cynthia Navarro, Kirby Plessas, Paul Raffile, Amber Schroader, Justin Seitz, & Emmanuelle Welch
October 8-11, 2017 conference that offers open source intelligence training
- http://www.fraudconference.com - $1,150.00 members main conference or $1,400.00 non-members with cheaper virtual conference alternatives available
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Annual Conference
2017 Speakers - Jennifer Shasky Calvery, Dr. Samuel Foote, Andrew Jennings, Cliff Lansley, Eric O’Neil, & Eugene Soltes, plus about 90 additional educational speakers
June 18-23, 2017 conference that offers insights on anti-fraud issues