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Private Investigation Tactics

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-504-193

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Course Description

10-504-193 PRIVATE INVESTIGATION TACTICS ...private investigators are used by law firms, corporations, insurance companies and other public and private entities. This course covers the basics of locating individuals using open sources of information, ethical considerations for investigators, constitutional law application and current investigative practices as preparation for success as a private investigator, corporate and private security or insurance claim investigator. Includes lessons on developing a business and marketing plan and preparing for the Wisconsin Private Detective license exam.

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Compare the different professional opportunities that exist for private investigators.
  2. Compose a business and marketing plan a for private investigation business.
  3. Determine which information resources are used in an investigation.
  4. Identify various methods and sources used to locate people.
  5. Apply the fundamentals of interviews and interrogations, including any legal considerations
  6. Critique your communication style by comparing it to other styles.
  7. Examine the various physical surveillance techniques.
  8. Distinguish the various electronic surveillance techniques.
  9. Identify legal requirements for process service as a private investigator in a discussion.

Class Details

Class Number:
21005
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Jill Goffin
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
03/26/25 - 05/20/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost