# Private Investigator (Belgium) — International Anti Crime Academy (IACA)

> Accelerated four-day program for Belgian participants to obtain the accredited Dutch SVPB diploma Private Investigator (private detective). 4 class days. € 1,345 (VAT-exempt). Location: Gilze-Rijen or live online. IACA is CRKBO-registered and ISO 9001:2015-certified.

URL: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/training-courses/private-detective-training/
Enroll: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/to-enrol/
Request information: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/request-information/
Diploma: SVPB diploma Private Investigator (after the two national SVPB exams: Law & Regulations PO and Conducting Investigations PO); may lead to an exemption of more than 264 hours within the Belgian framework
Level: MBO level 4

## Start dates
- 9 November 2026 (Class days 9, 10, 23 & 24 November) — Sold out
- 11 January 2027 (Class days 11, 12, 18 & 19 January) — 5 seats left
- In-house/custom: From 12 participants · customization possible

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## Frequently asked questions
### Who is the Private Investigator (Belgium) program for?
For Belgian participants who want to obtain the accredited Dutch Private Investigator (private detective) diploma via an accelerated route. No specific prior education is required; the program is working and thinking level equivalent to MBO level 3.

### How long does the Private Investigator (Belgium) program take?
The program consists of four class days from 09:00 to 15:30. Those four class days are spread over two weeks.

### How many class days does the program have and what does it cost?
The program consists of 4 class days and costs € 1,345 per participant, VAT-exempt. This includes lunch and study materials. The examination fee of € 282.50 (2026) is paid directly to the SVPB.

### Which diploma do I receive?
After the national exam at the SVPB you receive the accredited Dutch SVPB diploma Private Investigator.

### How many hours of exemption does the Dutch diploma give in Belgium?
Under the current Belgian framework, the Dutch diploma can lead to an exemption of more than 264 hours. In many cases, only the Legal Training module then needs to be completed in Belgium.

### Can I follow the program online?
Yes. You can attend the lessons in person at our location in Gilze-Rijen (just across the border from Turnhout) or live online.

### Are the Belgian regulations changing?
Belgian regulations regarding private investigation are currently being revised; future procedures and exemptions may change. Obtaining the Dutch diploma remains fully possible. We will inform you via our website as soon as new information is available.