Private Investigation (PI) Micro Credentials- Session 1- Becoming a Private Investigator and Business Start Up (Online Self-Paced)

Session 1: Becoming a Private Investigator & Business Start-Up in WI – 12 HRS / 6 weeks

This course will provide learner the opportunity to understand the different professions that exist for private investigators. Learners will explore specialties to understand what Private Investigators do as well as what does the state of Wisconsin require. Learners will evaluate the Department of Safety and Professional Services, application process, laws, and ethics for private investigators. Because most private investigators work for themselves in the State of Wisconsin, learners will also explore the business start-up process, business structures and costs, brand discovery, business and marketing plan template, retainers, and laws.

Learning Objectives:

• Compare the different professional opportunities that exist for private investigators.
• Learn what professional private investigators do.
• What does the state of Wisconsin require in order to be a private investigator.
• Review the Administrative Code, laws and ethical standards that govern and guide the profession.
• Compose a business and marketing plan for a private investigations business.
• Understand the Start-up structure and costs associated with starting a business.
• Complete a brand discovery to understand your business preferences.
• Complete a business and marketing plan.
• Understand Retainers and Laws.
• Discuss the type of equipment you will need for your business.
• Identify resources that can help you with starting your business.

This Session 1 of the PI series is a NWTC Micro Credential course. Micro credentials are small (smaller than a certificate, diploma, or degree), flexible, and highly focused programs with big benefits. https://www.nwtc.edu/micro-credentials

(Note: This is an online course. Access to high-speed internet is required to retrieve class material in Canvas Learning Management System)