Private Investigator - Ontario Private Investigator License

Course Overview

• Online course provided by the Ontario Private Investigator License website.
• Aims to get individuals certified as private investigators with the Ministry in Ontario.

Course Modules

Module 1: Welcome To Your Private Investigator Training Course

• Objective: Understanding course usage and responsibilities.
• Key Lecture:
  • Introduction to the PI Course and Government Testing Requirements / Procedures

Module 2: Introduction to the Private Investigation Industry

• Objective: Overview of key duties and responsibilities in private investigation.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Private Investigators & Investigations
  • Roles & Responsibilities of an Investigator
  • Specialized Areas of Investigation
  • Private Investigator Jobs
  • Basics of Investigative Process
• Assessment: Quiz with 31 questions

Module 3: The Private Security & Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA)

• Objective: Familiarity with PSISA regulations, Code of Conduct, and prohibitions.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Licensing
  • The PSISA
  • Investigator Limitations
  • The Code of Conduct
  • Duty of Care
  • PSISA Part 5 Complaints and Investigations
• Assessment: Quiz with 20 questions

Module 4: Provincial & Federal Statutes

• Objective: Understanding statutes relevant to private investigation in Ontario.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • PIPEDA
  • FIPPA & MFIPPA
  • Ontario Evidence Act & Canada Evidence Act
  • WHMIS
  • Additional Legislation
• Assessment: Quiz with 17 questions

Module 5: Criminal & Civil Law

• Objective: Knowledge of criminal and civil legislative and procedural requirements.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Canadian Criminal Court System
  • Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  • Ontario Human Rights Code
  • Criminal Code of Canada
  • Powers of Search
  • Criminal Code Offences
  • Other Legal Elements
  • Civil & Common Law, Tort Law, Libel, Slander, and Perjury
  • Use of Force Training
• Assessments: Two quizzes, 39 and 35 questions respectively

Module 6: Investigative Techniques

• Objective: Mastery of research, surveillance, interviewing techniques, and evidence handling.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Purposes of an Investigation
  • Cognitive Failures in Investigations
  • Managing Investigative Risk
  • Investigative Techniques
  • Interviews and Statements
  • Surveillance
  • Evidence and Information Collection
  • Research and Undercover Work
• Assessments: Two quizzes, 40 and 28 questions respectively

Module 7: Principles of Ethical Reasoning / Decision-Making

• Objective: Quick decision-making and handling ethical dilemmas.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Ethics
  • Prejudice and Discrimination
  • Code of Conduct and Duty of Care
• Assessment: Quiz with 22 questions

Module 8: Key Principles of Communication & Interaction

• Objective: Develop effective communication and professionalism.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reports
• Assessment: Quiz with 18 questions

Module 9: Self-Management Skills

• Objective: Fundamentals of investigation, stress management, and teamwork.
• Key Lectures:
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Acting under Stress
  • Time Management
  • Working Independently and in a Team
  • Adaptability
• Assessment: Quiz with 10 questions

Conclusion & Next Steps

• Objective: Instructions on how to receive the Training Completion Number (TCN).
• Key Lecture:
  • Time To Book Your Exam!

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