This Active Shooter and Workplace Violence course is an approved private investigator and security continuing education course offered for 6 CE credit hours across multiple states. It is built for licensed professionals meeting their state continuing education requirements, and this active shooter training course satisfies 6 CE hours toward those obligations. Workplace violence and active shooter incidents are among the most serious threats facing organizations today. This CE course covers how to recognize warning signs, assess threats, respond to an active shooter event, and manage the aftermath using law enforcement-based best practices. You will learn threat assessment fundamentals, situational awareness, emergency response protocols, survival strategies, and post incident procedures that protect both people and organizations. This continuing education course is ideal for licensed private investigators and security professionals needing CE hours, security managers, and workplace safety and risk professionals seeking approved multi state active shooter and workplace violence training.

Our North Carolina 16-hour unarmed security guard training course is fully NC PPSB certified and meets all state requirements for security guard certification in North Carolina. This comprehensive NC security guard training program covers essential topics including North Carolina security laws, patrol procedures, emergency response, report writing, and legal use of force, preparing students for immediate employment as certified security guards in NC. Required for all unarmed security positions in North Carolina, our PPSB approved course must be completed within 30 days of hire, with the first 4 hours completed within 20 days of job placement. Upon successful completion, graduates receive their official NC security guard certificate and are eligible for registration with the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board, making them job-ready for positions with licensed security companies throughout the state. This course also serves as a prerequisite for NC armed guard training and is required for Private Investigators seeking armed licensure in North Carolina.

Here's a short description for the 2-hour Nursing Home Abuse course (the multi-state Rise 360 version delivered through PI Leadership Academy): Nursing Home Abuse Prevention, Recognition & Investigation — 2.0 CE Hours This two-hour continuing education course prepares the working private investigator to handle elder-care abuse matters, whether retained by an attorney building a civil case, a family that suspects mistreatment of a loved one, or an insurer evaluating a claim. Abuse in long-term care is one of the most under-reported forms of harm in the United States, and investigators are increasingly the professionals who turn a family's suspicion into a documented, actionable fact. The course covers the five recognized categories of abuse and how they differ from neglect; the physical, behavioral, environmental, and financial warning signs of resident mistreatment; the federal and state legal framework governing resident rights and mandatory reporting; and sound investigative methodology — evidence identification, documentation, and chain-of-custody discipline — that produces a defensible work product able to survive scrutiny by opposing counsel and the courts. It also defines the boundaries of the investigator's role relative to mandated reporters, adult protective services, and law enforcement.

This Workers' Compensation Investigations course is an approved private investigator continuing education course offered for 6 CE credit hours across multiple states. It is built for licensed PIs meeting their state continuing education requirements, and this workers' compensation investigation course satisfies 6 CE hours toward those obligations. Workers' compensation surveillance is one of the most in-demand assignments a private investigator takes on. This CE course covers how to plan, conduct, document, and testify on workers' comp surveillance cases to insurance industry standards. You will learn the workers' compensation framework, professional surveillance methods, the legal and ethical boundaries that govern the work, and how to produce court-ready surveillance reports and defensible digital evidence. This continuing education course is ideal for licensed private investigators needing CE hours, surveillance investigators, and workers' compensation claims professionals seeking approved multi-state PI CE hours.

This ethics course for private investigators and security professionals explores the essential ethical practices that protect your license, your reputation, and your clients. Focusing on integrity, confidentiality, and legal compliance, the course examines the real ethical dilemmas investigators and security personnel face in the field and the professional decision-making strategies used to resolve them. Through real-world scenarios and case studies, you will learn how to handle conflicts of interest, safeguard sensitive information, maintain honest and accurate documentation, and conduct your work within the boundaries of the law. Designed for licensed private investigators and security professionals seeking continuing education hours, this course strengthens client trust, reinforces professional standards, and helps you meet your state licensing and renewal requirements with confidence.

Introduction to Surveillance: Professional Investigative Techniques This comprehensive, live virtual training program equips private investigators with fundamental surveillance skills and report writing expertise. Through detailed instruction, learn methodical observation techniques, vehicle documentation, subject residence assessment, and professional report structuring. Master the essential elements of creating defensible investigative documentation that meets client needs and legal standards. This certified course delivers actionable skills for conducting effective surveillance operations while maintaining professional objectivity in all written reports. Perfect for new investigators and experienced professionals seeking to enhance their documentation practices for insurance, domestic, and corporate investigations. Approved for 6 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU) and certified by the NCPPSB

Tennessee Unarmed Security Guard Refresher Course (2-Hour Renewal) Renew your Tennessee unarmed security guard license with Security Compliance Academy's state-approved 2-hour refresher course. Required every two years by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, Private Protective Services, this unarmed guard renewal training is the fastest, most affordable way to keep your TN security officer registration active and compliant. What You'll Learn in This TN Unarmed Guard Refresher Training: Our Tennessee unarmed security officer refresher course meets every requirement under Rule 0780-05-02 and includes: Legal powers and limitations of a Tennessee security guard Use of force continuum and de-escalation techniques Emergency procedures and general duties Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39 (Criminal Offenses) and Title 40 (Criminal Procedure) Civil and criminal liability for security personnel The course concludes with a multiple-choice final exam — a minimum score of 70% is required to receive your Tennessee unarmed guard renewal certificate.

**Ethics in Private Investigations and Security** This ethics training course for private investigators and security professionals builds the judgment needed to protect your license, your reputation, and your clients. Focusing on integrity, confidentiality, and legal compliance, this private investigator ethics course tackles the real dilemmas the field demands — conflicts of interest, the limits of lawful information gathering, and honest, accurate documentation. Through real-world scenarios and case studies, you will master the professional decision-making strategies that strengthen client trust, reinforce professional standards, and help you meet your state continuing education and licensing requirements with confidence.

Choosing the right security guard training is the difference between simply checking a box and actually launching a career — and this Denver security guard training course is built to do the latter. Approved by the City and County of Denver Department of Excise and Licenses, this 16-hour online course gives you the full pre-licensing education Denver requires, delivered in a flexible, self-paced format that works around your life. You won't have to take time off work, commute to a classroom, or wait for the next scheduled session. You log in, learn at your own pace from any device, and finish on your timeline — which means you can be ready to apply for your Denver security guard license in days, not weeks. The real benefit, though, is what you walk away knowing. This course doesn't just prepare you to pass an exam; it prepares you to do the job well and protect yourself legally and physically from your very first shift. You'll understand exactly where your authority begins and ends under Colorado and Denver law, so you can act decisively without crossing a line that could cost you your license or land you in court. You'll learn how to de-escalate tense situations, communicate professionally, respond to medical emergencies and active threats, and write incident reports that hold up under scrutiny. These are the skills employers look for and the skills that keep good guards employed, promoted, and safe. Every module is grounded in current law and real-world practice, taught by an instructor with decades of law enforcement and private security experience. Beyond the knowledge, the course delivers the credential that moves your career forward. When you complete all 16 hours and pass the final exam, you'll instantly receive your certificate of completion — the document you need to apply for your license through Denver Excise and Licenses. From there, you're positioned to get hired faster, command more confidence on the job, and grow into higher-paying roles, specialized assignments, or even armed and supervisory positions down the line. For the cost of a single day's training, you gain a recognized qualification, practical expertise, and a clear path into a stable, in-demand profession. Whether you're starting fresh or formalizing years of experience, this course gives you everything you need to step into Denver's security industry prepared, protected, and ready to succeed. Enroll today and invest in a career built to last.

Report Writing for Private Investigators and Security Professionals (6 CE Hours) Your report is the product. This 6-hour online continuing education course teaches private investigators and security professionals how to write clear, accurate, and legally defensible investigative reports that hold up to client scrutiny and courtroom challenge. Learn proven report writing techniques to document facts objectively, organize findings logically, record timelines and observations with precision, and avoid the common language pitfalls that undermine credibility and evidence admissibility. Through practical examples and real-world investigative scenarios, you'll build the report writing discipline that protects your cases, your clients, and your professional reputation. Approved for private investigator continuing education in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky, this self-paced course lets you earn 6 CE hours while mastering one of the most essential skills in the investigation and security profession.

The NCPPSB and the Georgia Board approved a continuing education course designed to enhance private investigators' courtroom competency and presentation skills. Learn effective testimony techniques, evidence presentation methods, cross-examination preparation, and professional communication strategies for judges, juries, and legal counsel. This training covers pretrial preparation, courtroom procedures, maintaining professional integrity under pressure, and expert witness standards. Develop the confidence and skills necessary for successful courtroom appearances while strengthening your professional credibility. Ideal for private investigators and security professionals seeking to advance their careers through enhanced courtroom expertise and professional presentation capabilities.

Ethics in Private Investigations (2 CE Hours) Every case puts your judgment to the test. This 2-hour continuing education course equips private investigators to navigate the ethical and legal boundaries that define professional practice — from privacy and permissible pretext to client relationships, limits on deception, and courtroom credibility. Through practical frameworks and real-world scenarios, you'll learn to recognize ethical dilemmas before they become liabilities, keep your evidence admissible, and protect your license and your reputation. Earn 2 CE hours while strengthening the integrity that sets professional investigators apart.

Professional implicit bias training and continuing education courses designed specifically for private investigators, security professionals, and law enforcement personnel. Our specialized CE programs help PIs and security experts recognize unconscious bias, improve investigation outcomes, and enhance professional credibility through evidence-based bias recognition techniques and enhanced interview and surveillance skills. Master essential skills to conduct objective investigations, strengthen witness interviews, and deliver superior client results with our industry-specific curriculum that addresses real-world scenarios faced by private investigators and security professionals. Available in both online and in-person training formats, our courses provide approved continuing education credits while helping you gain competitive advantages in the private investigation and security industry. Fulfill your CE requirements while developing improved case analysis and decision-making abilities that set you apart in the field and strengthen your analytical capabilities for better client outcomes.

Introduction to Surveillance: Professional Investigative Techniques This comprehensive, on-demand training program equips private investigators with fundamental surveillance skills and report writing expertise. Through detailed instruction, learn methodical observation techniques, vehicle documentation, subject residence assessment, and professional report structuring. Master the essential elements of creating defensible investigative documentation that meets client needs and legal standards. This certified course delivers actionable skills for conducting effective surveillance operations while maintaining professional objectivity in all written reports. Perfect for new investigators and experienced professionals seeking to enhance their documentation practices for insurance, domestic, and corporate investigations. **Approved for 6 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU) and certified by the NCPPSB

Georgia Homeland Security Training — 2-Hour Required Block This course satisfies the State of Georgia's mandatory 2-hour Homeland Security continuing education requirement for private detective license renewal under Georgia Board Rule 509-3-.12. Every registered Georgia private detective must complete 16 hours of continuing education each renewal period, which must include 2 hours in Homeland Security covering indicators of terrorism and cooperation with Homeland Security agencies, 2 hours in ethics, and 12 hours of industry-related training. This course fulfills the Homeland Security portion of that requirement. Delivered through PI Leadership Academy and instructed by a Georgia Board–licensed classroom instructor, this 2-hour block meets the Board's content standards. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate of completion to retain for your records and produce if the Board requests documentation. Fully online and self-paced — complete the requirement on your schedule.

This On Demand training Active Shooter Emergency Response Join this interactive, live virtual course that fulfills NCPPSB continuing education requirements while preparing security professionals for active shooter emergencies. Through real-time instruction, learn critical threat assessment, life-saving protocols, and emergency response strategies based on law enforcement best practices. This certified program delivers hands-on virtual training that meets multi-state requirements for active shooter response.

**Workers' Compensation Investigations** This workers' compensation investigation course gives private investigators and surveillance professionals the practical skills to handle one of the most in-demand and most scrutinized assignments in the field. A single case can carry significant financial exposure and turn entirely on the quality of the footage you capture and the report you write — and this course is built to make sure your work stands up to that pressure. You will learn how the workers' compensation system functions — what injuries are covered, who qualifies, how a claim moves from filing to resolution, and the roles of the employer, carrier, physicians, and state industrial commission — then apply professional surveillance methodology built specifically for these cases: pre-surveillance research, mobile and stationary surveillance, equipment selection, and counter-surveillance awareness. Throughout, the course emphasizes the legal and ethical boundaries that govern the work and the court-ready documentation that makes a case defensible, including how surveillance evidence holds up at a hearing. Ideal for private investigators, surveillance specialists, security managers, and insurance and risk professionals seeking continuing education hours, this course delivers the methods, legal awareness, and professional standards to plan and conduct a workers' compensation assignment from intake through final report — thoroughly, lawfully, and with confidence.

The P.E.A.C.E. Method: Advanced Interview Techniques for Security & Investigations Master professional interview strategies used by seasoned investigators and security professionals. From workplace incidents to victim statements, learn systematic approaches to evidence gathering and case documentation. This structured framework equips security managers and investigators with proven techniques, combining tactical interviewing skills with industry best practices for comprehensive case resolution.

Criminal Defense Investigation: The Component Framework Learn how to investigate for the defense the right way. This self-paced course trains licensed private investigators in a structured, six-component method for building defense investigations from intake through final report — grounded in the constitutional standards, attorney-client privilege protections, and professional duties that govern the work. Across 11 modules, you'll master case review and analysis, the defendant interview, crime scene inspection, impeachment background investigation, witness interviews, and the report of investigation. Every concept is taught the way the work actually happens in the field, with clear attention to what separates defense investigation from law enforcement investigation. Developed and delivered by PI Leadership Academy, led by Catherine Flowers, a Retired Raleigh Police Officer, Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, and licensed private investigator with over 27 years of field experience. Approved continuing education for private investigators in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. This course is worth 6 CEU hours. Complete all 11 modules and the comprehensive capstone to earn your certificate of completion. 6 CE credit availability. This course is currently approved for private investigator continuing education credit in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, with submissions to additional states in progress.

This professional surveillance training course equips private investigators and security professionals with the skills and mindset needed to conduct effective surveillance and field operations in real-world conditions. Participants learn to plan and execute both mobile and stationary surveillance, read behavior and body language, recognize counter-surveillance, and make sound operational decisions under pressure. Through case studies and scenario-based exercises, you will build practical proficiency in pre-surveillance planning, situational awareness, threat assessment, and maintaining cover and control in dynamic environments. The course emphasizes the legal boundaries and ethical conduct that protect both the investigator and the client, along with the field safety practices that keep you sharp and secure on assignment. Ideal for private investigators, security personnel, and field investigators seeking continuing education hours, this surveillance and field operations course delivers the confidence, precision, and professionalism that separate a skilled operator from an amateur.

Earn your Tennessee Unarmed Security Guard license with our state-approved 4-hour online course. 100% on-demand and mobile-friendly — meets all Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance requirements under Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-118. Taught by a retired law enforcement officer with decades of security and investigative experience. Enroll today and start your TN guard card application.

HIPAA Training for Private Investigators This essential course teaches investigators how HIPAA regulations govern the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) in private investigations. Learn your legal responsibilities as Business Associates while mastering privacy protocols and security measures through real-world scenarios that ensure federal compliance.

Subcontracting is one of the most overlooked liability areas in private security and private investigations. Bulletproof Your Subcontracting is a North Carolina Private Protective Services Board–approved continuing education course (PPSB-26-030) that delivers 4 credit hours of practical, field-tested training for licensed security professionals and private investigators. Whether you run a contracting firm or work as a subcontractor, this course gives you the legal, contractual, and operational systems to subcontract safely, stay compliant, and protect your profitability. Taught by Catherine D. Flowers, a licensed NC private investigator with 25+ years of field experience and a member of the NC PPSB Education Committee.

State Board-approved Georgia private detective pre-licensing training that prepares you to qualify for your Georgia PI license. This 70-hour course covers everything required under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 43-38), including surveillance techniques, evidence handling, report writing, ethics, court testimony, and the legal powers and limitations of a private investigator in Georgia. Built around real-world scenarios and practical instruction, the course delivers job-ready skills alongside the legal foundation the state requires. Ideal for aspiring private investigators preparing for licensure, it gives you the knowledge and confidence to pass the requirement and launch your investigative career in Georgia.

Georgia 24-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Course This Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies–approved course meets the 24-hour pre-licensing training requirement under O.C.G.A. § 43-38-7.1 and Board Rule 509-3-.02. Delivered by a state-licensed instructor (CFTR001502), the curriculum covers the role and legal responsibilities of private security, use of force, patrol techniques, report writing, communication, public relations, situational response, terrorism awareness, and security ethics. Graduates receive a Board-approved certificate of completion qualifying them for employment as an unarmed security officer in the State of Georgia.