# Private Investigator — International Anti Crime Academy (IACA)

> Classroom or live online professional program leading to the accredited SVPB diploma Private Investigator. With guidance up to and including the two national SVPB exams. 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-investigator-training/
Enroll: https://anti-crime-academy.com/en/to-enrol/
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Diploma: SVPB diploma Private Investigator (after the two national SVPB exams: Law & Regulations PO and Conducting Investigations PO)
Accreditation: SVPB · National exams
Level: MBO level 4
Credits: NIVRE: 6 PE points for Fraud Management Coordinators.

## Start dates
- 9 November 2026 (Class days 9, 10, 23 & 24 November) — Sold out
- 11 January 2027 (Class days 11, 12, 18 & 19 January) — 4 seats left
- In-house/custom: From 12 participants · customization possible

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## Frequently asked questions
### Which exams do I need to take for the SVPB diploma?
Since January 2026 the SVPB Private Investigator exam consists of two parts: Law & Regulations PO (20 multiple-choice questions and 10 open questions) and Conducting Investigations PO (an open exam, approximately four weeks after the first exam). Our course material and learning platform are fully aligned with these current exam components.

### Do I need any prior education for the Private Investigator program?
No. You do not need any specific prior education to take part in this program. It is classified at MBO 4 level.

### How long does the Private Investigator 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 successfully completing both national exams at the SVPB you receive the accredited SVPB diploma Private Investigator.

### What is the gele pas and do I need this diploma to get one?
The gele pas is the official ID card for private investigators in the Netherlands. To apply for it you need the SVPB diploma Private Investigator; for many professional groups the diploma is therefore mandatory. This program is designed to have you sit that exam quickly and well prepared.

### When does a claims investigation fall under the Wpbr?
Not every claims investigation falls under the Dutch Private Security Organizations and Investigation Agencies Act (Wpbr). A technical investigation into, for example, the cause, extent or repair costs of a loss is in principle focused on the loss itself. That may change when the investigation focuses on a natural person and their conduct, statements or activities. Think, for example, of investigations into possible fraud, verifying statements, interviews, surveillance, neighborhood inquiries or research in public sources and social media. When the investigation thereby takes on the character of investigative work and the other criteria of the Wpbr are also met, the investigation may fall under the Wpbr. Specific legal requirements apply to organizations and employees who carry out such investigative work.

### Do I need the Private Investigator diploma as a loss adjuster or incident investigator?
That depends on the work you carry out. For purely technical expertise or determining the cause and extent of a loss, the Private Investigator diploma is not automatically required. That may be different when you conduct commissioned investigations into natural persons and in doing so carry out investigative work that falls under the Wpbr. In that case, requirements apply to both the investigation agency and the investigator who carries out the work. The SVPB diploma Private Investigator is therefore not only relevant to employees of investigation agencies. The Private Investigator program can also be of importance to loss adjusters, incident investigators, claims handlers and fraud officers when their work wholly or partly has the character of private investigation. Read more in IACA's article in Schade Magazine (in Dutch): Claims investigation and the Wpbr: when does loss adjusting become private investigation? (https://www.schade-magazine.nl/nieuws/archief/2026/09/schadeonderzoek-en-de-wpbr-wanneer-wordt-expertise-particulier-onderzoek/13112)

### Can I follow the program online?
Yes. You have the choice to attend the program in person at our location in Gilze-Rijen or live online.

### Does the program award PE points?
Yes. NIVRE awards 6 PE points to Fraud Management Coordinators upon completion of this program. As an Incident Investigator, your PE application is assessed individually.

### Can the program be delivered privately or customized?
Yes. With at least twelve participants we provide a private program at our location. Fully customized tracks are also possible.