At IACA we are proud of our many years of experience in offering the Private Investigator training, a course that consistently shows high success rates. At a time when the demand for skilled private researchers is steadily increasing, the diploma is increasingly regarded as the essential foundation for both novice and experienced researchers.
The ECABO Private Investigator diploma is not only a requirement for certain professional groups, but opens doors in a wide range of sectors. It is valuable for people who work or aspire to a career in a fraud department, at a municipality, or at a housing association. This diploma also forms an important basis for damage experts, (independent) private investigators, or professionals who conduct investigations in other ways during their work. This sought-after degree provides a solid foundation for your professional growth.
Our unique training is designed to enable you to pass the national exam quickly and successfully, so that you can immediately start working in practice. The training consists of four interactive theory lessons, enriched with practice-oriented cases. These lessons take place at our excellent teaching location in Gilze-Rijen. We also offer the opportunity to participate in the lessons interactively online. You do not have to travel to our location, which gives you flexibility in choosing the teaching method that suits you best.
To maximize your chances of success, we offer access to our exclusive IACA-LMS platform. Here you will find a wealth of exercises and exam training that will help you optimally prepare for the exam. This private platform also offers the opportunity to communicate with the teachers at any time, allowing you to ask your questions directly. You will retain access to this platform for at least one year, which further supports your learning and professional development.
Our teachers are qualified private researchers with more than 20 years of experience. They have worked on high-profile files both at home and abroad, on behalf of private organizations, financial and government institutions. Their involvement in ongoing research worldwide ensures that you receive the most current and relevant knowledge. By choosing our Private Investigator course, you will benefit from our years of expertise and thoroughly developed teaching methods. Because of our extensive knowledge and experience, we also contribute to the development of nationally used teaching materials.
We aim to not only prepare you for the exam, but also support you in your professional development, whether you are at the start of your career or already have experience as a researcher.
Overview of parts:
Part 1: Legal frameworks
Part 2: Civil Code
Part 3: Judicial Organizations Act
Part 4: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Part 5: Criminal law
Part 6: Civil law
Part 7: Administrative law
Part 8: Criminal proceedings
Unit 9: Basic knowledge of private investigator
Part 10: Tactical and technical research
Part 11: Digital Investigation
Unit 12: Observation technique / use of technical resources
Guidance during and after the training
During the classroom lessons we provide personal and professional preparation for the national exam. Outside of the course material, we create space to discuss your future plans in a quiet setting, to advise you, and to build a future network together with the other students. We have noticed that aspiring private researchers not only have questions about the course content, but also about applying for the POB permit and yellow pass, and about how they can acquire assignments, build a network or develop a website for their office .
After successfully completing the exams and obtaining the recognized ECABO Private Investigator diploma, our teachers and staff remain available for support. If you decide to start your own office, they can advise and guide you in applying for your permit and proof of identity.
Who is this training developed for?
Our training as a private investigator gives you the necessary expertise to work in various positions as an investigator or fraud expert.
With the diploma in hand, you have the opportunity to work from your own office as an independent private investigator.
You can also choose to be employed by various organizations that need your research skills. Think of:
- Detective agencies, for national and international investigations
- Banks, for investigation into financial fraud
- Insurance companies, for the detection of insurance fraud
- Damage assessment agencies, for fraud investigation and claim assessment
- Housing associations, for screening, investigation into rental fraud and undermining
- Government institutions, for investigation into various forms of fraud
- Telecom companies, for research into identity fraud and abuse
- Retail companies, for investigation into internal crime
- Various organizations, for carrying out integrity investigations and internal investigations
By obtaining the recognized and well-regarded diploma, a range of exciting career opportunities opens up where your skills can make a difference.
Teaching methods: open, closed or customized
Although this training is mainly offered in a classroom setting, we understand that you may want to ask questions in a private setting due to the nature of your work. We can provide a private training at our location for a minimum of eight participants. We also offer fully customized training courses, based on (parts of) this training course. We are happy to provide you with a tailor-made proposal.
All our instructors have been screened and have concluded confidentiality agreements with various government services. A specific confidentiality agreement for your organization or service is also possible.
Certification & Recognition
Our training institute has been tested by and registered with the CRKBO (Central Register for Short Vocational Education).
After successfully completing the national exams at the SVPB, you will obtain the recognized ECABO diploma:
Private Researcher
NIVRE awards 6 PE points to the Register Fraud Coordinators after completing this training. As a Future Researcher, your PE application will be assessed individually by NIVRE.
Additional training
As additional training you can choose one of the practical courses:
Practical Diploma Private Researcher (Post-MBO)
Interrogation, interview technique & body language
Hypothesis formation and scenario thinking
International Anti Crime Academy is a training partner of the UWV.
Experiences of training Private Investigator IACA:

Fred
Private
Very professional teacher!
Education: Private Researcher
Review: “Very professional teacher and very friendly and helpful staff.”

Bo
Financial service provider
Motivated teachers!
Education: Private Researcher
Review: “Very practical with a well-measured supporting theoretical framework. Good examples. Inspiring teacher with 'surplus value' of knowledge and experience.”

Anton
Law firm
Absolutely great!
Education: Private Researcher
Review: “The training is very well put together. I passed all the exams in one go. The preparation was great, as were the exercises in the LMS system.”

Mary
Collection agency
Everything is taken care of!
Education: Private Researcher
Review: “A good training course that always translates into practice. The atmosphere is very good and everything is taken care of. Nice and neat location too! Thank you!"

Kees
Local authority
I can recommend this course to everyone.
Education: Private Researcher
Review: “I participated in this training online, which I really enjoyed. The systems worked well and I could really actively participate in the lesson. The information in the LMS system is very pleasant, and this also applies to the exam preparations. The teacher was also very accessible, even late at night. I can recommend this course to everyone.”

Martin
Damage assessment agency
To the point!
Education: Private Researcher
Review: “To the point, preparing for exam. Very knowledgeable teacher and also pleasant to work with. Great learning system and good accessibility.”

Jennifer
Housing association
Content very good!
Education: Private Researcher
Review: “Lesson locations (both physical and online) are very well arranged. Content of the training is very good. The practical examples are very pleasant.”
€ 1295,-