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Module 1: Welcome To Your Private Investigator Training Course
This lesson explains how to use this course and your responsibilities.
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Module 2: Introduction to the Private Investigation Industry
An overview of the principal duties and responsibilities necessary to work effectively in the private investigation industry.
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Learning OutcomesLecture2.1
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Private Investigators & InvestigationsLecture2.2
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Roles & Responsibilities of an InvestigatorLecture2.3
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Specialized Areas of InvestigationLecture2.4
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Private Investigator JobsLecture2.5
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Basics of Investigative ProcessLecture2.6
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Module 2 Quiz 31 questionsQuiz2.1
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Module 3: The Private Security & Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA)
Private Investigators must be familiar with the PSISA to ensure that they follow its regulations, including the Code of Conduct and associated prohibitions.
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Learning OutcomesLecture3.1
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LicensingLecture3.2
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The PSISALecture3.3
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Investigator LimitationsLecture3.4
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The Code of ConductLecture3.5
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Duty of CareLecture3.6
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PSISA Part 5 – Complaints and InvestigationsLecture3.7
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Module 3 Quiz 20 questionsQuiz3.1
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Module 4: Provincial & Federal Statutes
Private Investigators should have a basic understanding of the various statutes that apply to their profession in Ontario.
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Learning OutcomesLecture4.1
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PIPEDALecture4.2
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FIPPA & MFIPPALecture4.3
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Ontario Evidence Act & Canada Evidence ActLecture4.4
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WHMISLecture4.5
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Additional LegislationLecture4.6
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Module 4 Quiz 17 questionsQuiz4.1
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Module 5: Criminal & Civil Law
Private Investigators are expected to work in accordance with a wide range of criminal and civil legislative and procedural requirements while balancing their own organizational requirements.
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Learning OutcomesLecture5.1
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Canadian Criminal Court SystemLecture5.2
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Charter of Rights and FreedomsLecture5.3
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Ontario Human Rights CodeLecture5.4
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Criminal Code of CanadaLecture5.5
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Powers of SearchLecture5.6
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Criminal Code OffencesLecture5.7
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Other Legal ElementsLecture5.8
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Civil & Common Law, Tort Law, Libel, Slander and PerjuryLecture5.9
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Use of Force TrainingLecture5.10
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Module 5 Quiz-A 39 questionsQuiz5.1
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Module 5 Quiz-B 35 questionsQuiz5.2
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Module 6: Investigative Techniques
Private Investigators need to have thorough knowledge of research techniques, surveillance techniques, interviewing techniques, industry specific equipment and how to collect and preserve evidence.
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Learning OutcomesLecture6.1
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Purposes of an InvestigationLecture6.2
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Cognitive Failures in InvestigationsLecture6.3
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Managing Investigative RiskLecture6.4
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Investigative TechniquesLecture6.5
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Interviews and StatementsLecture6.6
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SurveillanceLecture6.7
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Evidence and Information CollectionLecture6.8
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Research and Undercover WorkLecture6.9
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Module 6 Quiz-A 40 questionsQuiz6.1
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Module 6 Quiz-B 28 questionsQuiz6.2
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Module 7: Principles of Ethical Reasoning / Decision-Making
Private Investigators are required to make quick decisions in a variety of situations and must utilize good judgment. They need to recognize and appropriately handle ethical dilemmas relating to diversity, cultural differences and contemporary social problems, as well as be familiar with the PSISA Code of Conduct and the concept of Duty of Care.
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Learning OutcomesLecture7.1
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EthicsLecture7.2
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Prejudice and DiscriminationLecture7.3
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Code of Conduct and Duty of CareLecture7.4
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Module 7 Quiz 22 questionsQuiz7.1
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Module 8: Key Principles of Communication & Interaction
Private Investigators encounter a wide range of situations and are required to act professionally under all circumstances. Effective communication is an essential skill for Private Investigators in order to adapt to different scenarios and diffuse situations when required.
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Learning OutcomesLecture8.1
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Communication SkillsLecture8.2
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Interpersonal SkillsLecture8.3
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ReportsLecture8.4
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Module 8 Quiz 18 questionsQuiz8.1
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Module 9: Self-Management Skills
This module introduces students to the fundamentals of investigation: types, roles, clients and approaches.
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Learning OutcomesLecture9.1
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Acting under StressLecture9.2
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Time ManagementLecture9.3
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Working Independently and in a TeamLecture9.4
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AdaptabilityLecture9.5
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Module 9 Quiz 10 questionsQuiz9.1
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Conclusion & Next Steps
Students: please pay attention to what is required of you in order to receive your Training Completion Number (TCN).
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Time To Book Your Exam!Lecture10.1
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