80-Hour Private Investigator Certification
Tuition: $700
Develop the knowledge, technical discipline, and legal foundation required to pursue professional work in private investigations in Georgia.
New students must complete the Academy admissions process before tuition enrollment. Returning students should use the Returning Students page.
Program Scope & Professional Skills
Private investigation is a demanding discipline that requires rigorous attention to legal protocol, fact verification, and ethical standards. Our curriculum equips students with hands-on methodology for insurance fraud inquiries, background investigations, skip tracing, and related research.
Core Subjects
Surveillance Methodology
Stationary, vehicular, and foot surveillance; video documentation; covert operations.
Evidence & Chain of Custody
Collecting and documenting physical and digital evidence and maintaining legal compliance.
Interviewing & Interrogation
Witness statement documentation, rapport building, and ethical boundaries.
Skip Tracing & Public Records
Locating persons, asset discovery, and database utilization within applicable privacy limits.