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.

To apply for a Private Investigator license in Manitoba you must have proof of competency. The following is proof of competency: Proof of completing a regulated PI training standard set by another Canadian provincial jurisdiction. Introduction to Private Investigation – Alberta course and Licensing exam will allow you to become a Licensed Investigator in Province of Manitoba.

Introduction to Private Investigation – Alberta is a comprehensive training course for individuals seeking to obtain the essential knowledge and skills necessary to enter this industry. This course was adapted from content created by the Professional Investigators’ Association of British Columbia under the direction of the Registrar of the Alberta Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General Security Programs. It will meet all legislated knowledge-based learning requirements for individuals seeking a private investigator’s security license in the Province of Alberta.

This program is accredited (under SSIA Course Accreditation #AT000407) by the Alberta Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General as meeting the training requirements specified in the Security Services and Investigators Act.

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 

Full course description and learning objectives

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