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Practical Diploma Private Investigator®

The modular registered program that bridges theory and practice of private investigation, built from four modules and completed with a CPION-recognized register diploma.

✓ Registered diploma  ·  CPION-recognized  ·  SPEN registered program

Type
Register programrecognized
Diploma
CPION · SPENregistered
Registration
2021CPION
Accreditation
SPEN& CPION

Recognition and certification

In 2021, the International Anti Crime Academy Modules 1, 2 , 3 , and 4 of the Private Investigator® Practical Diploma to the Centre for Post-Initial Education (CPION) for assessment. This organization serves as the official point of contact for educational institutions wishing to have their post-initial courses registered as accredited registered courses. The CPION is responsible for ensuring the quality of, among others, the Foundation for Continuing Education Netherlands (SPEN). Only courses that meet strict quality criteria are eligible for the 'registered course' designation and are also included in the Dutch Education Database.

A requirement for registration with the SPEN is that the course material offered, in this case the Practical Diploma Private Investigator® program, meets the expectations of a registered program in terms of level, depth, topicality and relevance to the labor market, as assessed by the expert Advisory Committee affiliated with the institute. When assessing a registered program, various elements such as content, duration, number of teaching hours, study load, practical assignments, exam assignments and so on are reviewed and monitored by this Advisory Committee.

The above procedure has resulted in the International Anti Crime Academy being authorized to issue a registered and recognized diploma for the training:

  • ✓Practical Diploma Private Investigator®

To ensure the quality and labor market relevance of this training, the International Anti Crime Academy has also set up an external Advisory Committee, consisting of members active in the sectors of Investigation (semi-government), Intelligence (government), and Civil Investigation, Supervision and Investigation (non-government).

The Advisory Committee monitors and advises on the alignment of the Practical Diploma Private Investigator® training with practice in the aforementioned sectors of the labor market.

After obtaining the diploma you will benefit from the following advantages:

1

You will receive the recognized diploma Practical Diploma Private Investigator®

2

You will be included in the Graduate Register, which allows (future) employers to verify your diploma

3

You will earn Continuing Education (CE) points or Credits by completing this course

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With this diploma you may be eligible for exemptions from other courses

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The register offers you the possibility to request a replacement diploma if you lose the original diploma

Our programs and diplomas are widely recognized and highly regarded by various government agencies, as well as a wide range of international organizations outside of government. Whether you already work for such an organization or are pursuing a position with one of these employers, our programs are a valuable addition to your resume.

Frequently asked questions

Practical Diploma Private Investigator®: your questions answered

Only programs that meet strict quality criteria qualify for the 'registered program' designation and are included in the Dutch Education Database. CPION assesses the program on behalf of the Dutch Foundation for Permanent Education (SPEN) on level, depth, currency and labor market relevance.
Four modules: Interrogation, Interview Techniques and Body Language, Surveillance Techniques, Digital Investigation (OSINT Module 1) and Applied Criminal Intelligence Analysis. Together they bridge the theory and the practice of private investigation.
The registered program is designed primarily for those who already hold a Private Investigator or Special Investigating Officer diploma and want to convert that knowledge into practical investigative skills.
The SPEN register diploma Practical Diploma Private Investigator®. The program was registered as a registered program through CPION in 2021.
You are entered in the graduate register, allowing (future) employers to verify your diploma. If you lose the original diploma, you can request a replacement through the register.
This diploma may earn you exemptions for other programs. You also earn PE points (permanent education) by completing the program.
IACA has established an external advisory committee with members from investigation (semi-public sector), intelligence (government) and civil investigation, supervision and enforcement (non-government). That committee monitors and advises on how well the program matches practice.

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