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.

Master one of the most in-demand PI assignments. This 6-hour CE course covers workers' compensation claim systems, surveillance methodology, legal and ethical limits, and the court-ready documentation that makes a case defensible. Self-paced online.

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.

The Denver Security Guard Training Course is an approved continuing education program designed to meet the licensing and renewal requirements established by Denver Excise and Licenses. This course equips security professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties safely, legally, and effectively within the City and County of Denver. Topics are grounded in Colorado state statutes and Denver-specific regulations, ensuring that every officer who completes this training is prepared to meet the standards required to work in one of the nation's most dynamic urban environments.

Report Writing for Private Investigators and Security Professionals — a 6-hour online CE course on writing clear, accurate, court-defensible investigative reports. Approved in NC, SC, GA, AL, TN, and KY.

CE course on courtroom testimony for private investigators and security professionals — pretrial prep, evidence presentation, and cross-examination skills. Approved in NC, GA, SC, and KY. Self-paced online.

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.

Prepare for the Georgia private investigator exam with a 200-question practice test that simulates the real BPDSA exam, with a full explanation for every answer.

Minnesota Advanced Investigative Practice (CPD 720 – 12 Hours) Advance your career with the Minnesota Advanced Investigative Practice course, a 12-hour continuing education program built for licensed Minnesota private detectives and protective agents. This advanced private investigator training goes beyond the fundamentals, equipping experienced professionals with the skills, legal knowledge, and ethical grounding needed to conduct thorough, defensible investigations. Across eleven in-depth modules, you'll master advanced surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques, witness and subject interviewing, evidence handling, lawful information gathering, professional report writing, and the Minnesota statutes and ethics that govern investigative work. Each module reinforces learning through real-world scenarios and practical application. Delivered through PI Leadership Academy, this Minnesota private investigator continuing education course satisfies 12 hours of CPD 720 credit toward your state licensing requirements. Enroll today to sharpen your investigative edge and stay compliant with Minnesota's professional standards.

6-hour CE course on professional surveillance and field operations for private investigators — stationary and mobile techniques, documentation, and court-ready reports. Approved in NC, SC, GA, AL, TN, and KY. Self-paced online.

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.

Prepare for the New York private investigator licensing exam with this self-paced online course covering all 7 state-tested topics and 530+ practice questions, each with a full explanation.

American Disabilities Act & EEO Challenges in Private Security Federal anti-discrimination law is written for HR departments — but it gets enforced at the front desk, on patrol, and at the access-control point. This course translates Title VII, the ADA, and the other major EEO laws into the real decisions security officers and supervisors make every day: hiring and post assignments, accommodation requests, service animals and public access, harassment, and retaliation. Through real cases and on-the-job scenarios, you'll learn to spot legal risk before it becomes a complaint and make decisions that protect both the people you serve and your company. Built for licensed officers, site supervisors, and security management — and eligible for CE renewal credit

**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 Security Guard's Role in Fire Safety & Fire Watch — Online Continuing Education Earn security guard continuing education credit with this three-module online fire safety and fire watch training course from Security Compliance Academy. Built on OSHA and NFPA 51B guidance, the course covers fire safety fundamentals, fire watch duties, hot-work permits, fire-aware patrol, evacuation management, and incident reporting — the skills guards need for license renewal and for qualifying for fire watch posts. The self-paced course includes interactive scenarios, a downloadable Fire Watch Log template, a final assessment, and a Certificate of Completion for employer and compliance records. Enroll today and complete your security guard CE online.

A 2-hour CE course on the P.E.A.C.E. interview model for private investigators and security professionals — rapport-building, cognitive interviewing, deception detection, and court-ready statements. Self-paced online.

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.

Prepare for the California BSIS private investigator licensing exam with this self-paced online course covering all six state-tested areas and 440+ practice questions, each with a full explanation.

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.

Minnesota Private Detective Pre-Assignment Training is a 12-hour, Board-aligned course that prepares you for licensed investigative work in Minnesota. Delivered fully online and self-paced, it covers everything the state expects of a new private detective — Minnesota statutes and administrative rules, federal privacy law (FCRA, GLBA, and DPPA), professional ethics, interviewing, report writing, surveillance methodology, courtroom preparation, and more. Built and taught by Catherine Flowers, a retired law enforcement officer and licensed private investigator with 27+ years of field experience, the training is grounded in real cases — not theory — so you finish ready to do the job, not just pass a test.

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 required by the state. Ideal for aspiring private investigators preparing for licensure, it gives you the knowledge and confidence to 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.