02I – Private Investigator In-Service

This DCJS-certified (Renewal) course takes you through every stage of a case with law, investigative techniques, surveillance, documentation, and practical exercises.

Advancing your career as a licensed private investigator.

The 02i – Private Investigator (Renewal) Training Course is a DCJS-certified program designed to provide all of the essential knowledge required of a licensed private investigator in the State of Virginia. Led by experienced instructors and former law enforcement investigators and active private investigators, the program takes you through every aspect of a case from start to finish. Students will not only study the law and investigative techniques but will also apply what they learn in multiple practical exercises.

You will train in:

  • Orientation to Private Investigation
  • Applicable Sections of the Code of Virginia & 6VAC20-174 DCJS Regulations
  • Standards of Professional Conduct & Ethics
  • Recognizing Signs of Terrorism
  • Law – including one practical exercise
  • Basic Law, Legal Procedures, Due Process, and Civil/Criminal Law
  • Evidence Handling & Legal Privacy Requirements
  • General Investigative Skills – including one practical exercise
  • Tools and Techniques, Surveillance, Research, and Interviewing
  • Documentation & Report Preparation – including one practical exercise
  • Photography, Audio Recording, and General Communication
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Types of Investigations, including one practical exercise (Accident, Insurance, Background, Domestic, Undercover, Fraud/Financial, Missing Persons/Property, Criminal)

This program goes beyond theory, preparing students with field-tested investigative skills, professional ethics, and the legal framework necessary to succeed as licensed private investigators in Virginia.

Course Duration: 8hrs

Format: Online

Course Fee: $50 (non-refundable in accordance with BRCJA and DCJS policy)

Passing Requirement: Minimum score of 80%

Career Opportunities: Completion of this course qualifies you to apply for DCJS Private Investigator licensure in Virginia, opening the door to a wide range of professional opportunities. Licensed private investigators work in fields such as:

  • Criminal and civil investigations
  • Surveillance and background checks
  • Corporate and insurance investigations
  • Legal case support and trial preparation
  • Fraud detection and due diligence
  • Missing persons and asset tracing

With DCJS approved training, you’ll be prepared for careers with investigation firms, legal practices, corporate security departments, and private clients. Many graduates also use their PI license to launch their own independent practice.

Accreditation: Fully certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

Keep your credentials up to date for your career as a Private Investigator!

You have 30 days to complete the course from the time you enroll.
If you do not complete the course within this period, you will be required to pay for the course again.

Once you complete all the lessons, you will gain access to the exam and certification part of the course.
You will then have 90 minutes to complete the test, and you must achieve a passing grade of at least 80%.
You have one (1) attempt.
If you fail to pass – either because the time expires or you do not achieve the required grade – you will be required to pay for the course again.

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