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Training is available in a wide variety of ways: (a) over the
Internet (b) distance/correspondence or (c) in person/school. Some of
the courses available include:
PI Institute of
Education
For those interested
in really learning the PI business, the PI Institute of Education is
designed especially for you. Courses are taught in 2-5 day segments.
If you are one of those people that prefers even more hands-on training, you
can select the training associate path. As a training associate, you
will work side-by-side with PI's to learn how things are done in the real
world of PI's.
Additional information presented is based on a 3-month curriculum
compiled and produced by Kelly E. Riddle/ PI Institute of Education and
approved by the Texas State Board of PI's and the State Board of Insurance.
To sign up for any of the
following, please call toll-free (888) 873-1714.
Cost of
Classes: Classes are $235 per 8 hour day (2-5 day sessions)
Training
Associate: You will work hand-in-hand on real cases learning
the profession from real PI's. Cost is based on per week and you can
train for up to six weeks. Ever wondered what real PI's do?
Thought about becoming a PI? Check us out before you jump in!
Cost per week is $1000.00.
Correspondence/Distance Learning: Each course comes with a
book to read and study. Upon completion, you are given a 20-50
question test. After successfully passing the test, you will receive a
certification of completion for each course. Cost of course, test and
certificate is $95. Training video also available for most courses at
an additional cost of $49.95. Some of the many course available
include:
Courses Offered :
- Internet and Computer Investigations
- Nursing Home Abuse Investigations
- Surveillance Techniques
- Interview Techniques
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Accident Scene Investigations
- Ethics and the PI
- Criminal and Civil Laws for the PI
- Special Investigations
- Taking Statements
- Domestic Investigations
- Public Records
- Undercover Operations
- Hidden Asset Investigations
- Managing and Marketing a Successful PI Agency
- PI Institute of Education
The PI Institute of Education
The PI Institute of Education was founded by Kelly E. Riddle to teach
continuing education courses to PI's and insurance adjusters. In addition,
courses are offered to the general public as a way of introducing them to
the PI industry. Courses are taught in 2, 8 and 16 hour segments and
include such topics as:
- How to Conduct Background Investigations
- Nursing Home Abuse Cases
- Using the Internet in Investigations
- Accident Scene Investigations
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Surveillance Techniques
- Hidden Asset Investigations
- Homicide Investigations
- Record Searches
- And more!
Learning Objectives: Internet & Computer
Investigations
Course Length: 2-4 hours
Applicable to: PI's, Law Enforcement, Plaintiff & Def. Attorneys,
Insurance
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of how to utilize the Internet to access information which
will assist in the handling of insurance claims. The course will
demonstrate how to log on and off of the Internet, how to search for
topics, how to check a person's credentials, background, civil and
criminal history, property and other assets and verify employment or
education. The course will discuss computer security, how to conduct
computer investigations and laws associated with these types of
investigations.
Learning Objectives: Nursing Home Abuse
Investigations
Course Length: 2-4 hours
Applicable to: PI's, Law Enforcement, Plaintiff & Def. Attorneys,
Insurance
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of what nursing home abuse is, how to uncover it, and how to
prevent it. The student will learn how to conduct the investigation, who
to interview, what records to utilize and laws associated with this topic.
Note: The presentation includes photos of abuse and sensitive subject
matter.
Learning Objectives: Surveillance Techniques
Course Length: 2-4 hours
Applicable to: PI's, Law Enforcement, Plaintiff & Def. Attorneys,
Insurance
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of how surveillance is conducted and the techniques used.
The student will understand when to apply surveillance to an insurance
case, how surveillance can be used in other situations, the type of
equipment needed and laws related to surveillance. The course will also
cover common mistakes, how to better manage the investigator to achieve
the goals and how to deal with surveillance that has been compromised.
Learning Objectives: Interview Techniques
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Law Enforcement, Plaintiff & Def. Attorneys,
Insurance
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of how to conduct an interview and how to better understand
and utilize the person's voice deviations or body language.
Learning Objectives: Insurance Fraud Investigations
Course Length: 1-3 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Defense Attorneys, Law
Enforcement
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of what insurance fraud is, how to identify it and what to
do to successfully prosecute the case. Actual case examples will be
utilized and the course will cover automobile fraud, property fraud,
worker's compensation fraud, arson and homeowner's fraud.
Learning Objectives: Accident Scene Investigations
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of how police officers conduct an accident scene
investigation and how that applies to insurance claims. The student will
have more knowledge of the mechanics of determining the point of impact,
the final resting position and how to utilize information such as skids
marks.
Learning Objectives: Ethics and the PI
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of laws pertaining to private investigations, conduct with
clients, how to handle law enforcement contact and the code of ethics.
Note: This course is best when combined with "Criminal and Civil Laws for
PI's."
Learning Objectives: Criminal & Civil Laws for PI's
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have more understanding
as to the laws that apply to private investigators. Through this
understanding, the insurance adjuster will have the ability to better
manage the investigator and to insure that no activity is conducted which
would cause a breech of the policy or a bad-faith lawsuit.
Learning Objectives: Special Investigations
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have more understanding
regarding special types investigations such as competitive intelligence,
counter-measures and undercover investigations. The student will observe
when to use special types of investigations, how to conduct the
investigation and how to manage these cases.
Learning Objectives: Taking Statements
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of when statements should be obtained and their uses. The
student will be shown how to take a recorded or written statement and what
questions should be asked when conducting investigations.
Learning Objectives: Domestic Investigations
Course Length: 1-2 Hours Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel,
Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of how and when domestic investigations are conducted. The
student will see how domestic investigations can create a breech of
ethics, laws and client confidentiality. Case examples will be utilized,
equipment will be discussed, and testimony related to these types of cases
will be studied. The student will learn how to deal with violent
confrontations, managing the client and how to successfully complete this
type of case.
Learning Objectives: Public Records
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of how to use public records for to prevent scams, uncover
assets, conduct background checks, locate missing persons and track
property. Records covered include municipal, county, state, federal and
computer databases.
Learning Objectives: Undercover Operations
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will understand how
companies are using undercover operations in their fight against theft,
embezzlement, employee miss-conduct and other applications. The student
will understand the objectives of this type of investigation, the
potential for abuse, how to manage an undercover operative and when to
close down an undercover operation.
Learning Objectives: Hidden Asset Investigations
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will have a better
understanding of how a hidden asset investigation is conducted and the
different applications. Information sources and records pertaining to this
subject will be provided.
Learning Objectives: Marketing and Managing a
Successful PI Agency
Course Length: 1-2 Hours
Applicable to: PI's, Insurance Personnel, Plaintiff & Defense Attorneys
At the completion of this course, the student will understand how to run a
PI agency, what forms to use, how to find a niche and how to be
profitable. The student will understand the different types of marketing,
the pros and cons of each marketing media, how to promote themselves and
the agency and how to obtain new clients.
Course Material: The above courses are based on the 9 books and
4 video training tapes produced by Kelly E. Riddle. Additional information
presented is based on a 3-month curriculum compiled and produced by Kelly
E. Riddle/ PI Institute of Education and approved by the Texas State Board
of PI's and the State Board of Insurance. The material is the property of
Kelly E. Riddle and cannot be duplicated or used in an format without the
written consent of Kelly E. Riddle.
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