Courses

Introduction To Private Investigation:

Atlantic

$400 – This includes the cost of one Provincial Licensing Exam

Private investigation is a rewarding career that helps people find answers. You’ll learn how to gather facts, conduct investigations, and solve a wide range of cases. This course teaches the essential skills and strategies you need to succeed as a private investigator. 

Become a Private Investigator in Atlantic Canada by taking the Introduction to Private Investigation – Alberta course, a Government approved Private Investigators course and licensing exam. 

Introduction to Private Investigation – Alberta is an online training course that gives you the knowledge and skills you need to start a career as a private investigator. Designed to help you build confidence, this course meets Alberta’s training requirements for individuals who want to apply for a private investigator licence. 

The course is based on content developed by the Professional Investigators’ Association of British Columbia. It is fully accredited and meets the learning requirements outlined in Alberta legislation. It is accredited (under SSIA Course Accreditation #AT000407) by the Alberta Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General as meeting the training requirements specified in the Security Services and Investigators Act. 

Course Details:

Target Audience

Private Security

Price

$400.00
This includes the cost of one Provincial Licensing Exam

Course Length

Equivalent to 60 hours of classroom instruction

Language

English

Delivery Format

100% Online, Self-Paced

Course Structure

Delivered in four modules, this online course is equivalent to 60 hours of classroom instruction and covers the following learning areas:

Part I

Licensing, Liability and Safety

Part II

Legal

Part III

Basic Tools of the Trade 

Part IV

Technological Aids

How do I write my Provincial Exam?

eProctor Canada

Your Provincial Licensing Exam is taken from home with eProctor Canada. A trained proctor will watch your exam online to help make sure everything runs smoothly. It’s an easy way to take your exam while saving time and money on travel. 

Important Details About Exam Day

  • You have one hour to answer 42 multiple-choice questions.
  • You need a score of 80% or higher to pass.
  • The exam is taken online through eProctor Canada. You will need your PSKN login information to access it.
  • One exam attempt is included when you purchase a PSKN training bundle.
  • If you need to rewrite the exam, each additional attempt costs $60 plus tax.
  • PSKN will send your exam results (pass or fail) to the Alberta Registrar. This information is a required component of the licensing application process.

How do I apply for my Private Investigator License?

Upon successful completion of the Provincial Exam, you will be mailed your License Exam Certificate from the Alberta Solicitor General’s Office within 1-3 weeks. 

This will be required in order to apply for your Private Investigator License. 

To apply, please visit the Alberta Security Department Website.

Eligibility

  • You must be over 18 years old
  • You must be eligible to work in Canada
  • You must be fluent in English
  • You must have no criminal record
  • You must have no outstanding criminal charges
  • You must not be the subject of a criminal investigation

Please note: Professional Security Knowledge Network is not involved in the licensing application or approval process.

Introduction to Private Investigation - Atlantic: $400

This includes the cost of one Provincial Licensing Exam

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