Why should I choose your course over all the other online and in-person providers?
PI Education has been the leading provider of continuing education and professional development for private investigators since 2001. This is our business. It is what we do. We take it very seriously.
Our course is professionally developed with reading lectures, webinars, video content, quizzes and a bulletin board open to all our students.
Some of the MANY benefits of taking this class online are:
Is there difference between private investigator or private detective?
No. Some states, such as Georgia refer to private investigators as private detectives.
Are you a certified instructor in the state of Georgia to teach this class?
Yes, any company providing continuing education and/or the private detective training course must have an instructor license issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.
PI Education’s Director of Instruction, Thomas H. Humphreys, is a licensed classroom instructor in the state of Georgia. Mr. Humphreys’ Georgia Training Instructor license number is CLTR001024. You can verify Mr. Humphreys as a licensed instructor and acceptable continuing education provider here: License Verification
You should also note that we have been teaching this class for YEARS and we have helped thousands of aspiring detectives become successful in their new career. If you want to know more about Mr. Humphreys you can check out his bio here: PI Education Faculty
Is your class all online?
Yes. This class is all online. You will read lectures, watch videos, listen to recorded webinars, study, and take tests. You can take your course anytime from anywhere. You must have regular, reliable internet access if you are to succeed in your course.
Our courses are developed in our state-of-the-art e-learning platform. We engage with all our students on a regular basis through our bulletin board and communication channels inside the platform. You are never alone. Our company is staffed with dedicated professionals who are very interested in your success. You can reach us by phone, email, chat anytime during our regular business hours.
Will this class license me as an investigator?
No, this is a pre-licensing course mandated by your licensing authority the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies. It is one of the many steps you need to take to become licensed in the state of Georgia.
Only companies are licensed in the state of Georgia. Every person (whether a sole proprietor or if you have employees) that works for the private detective agency must be registered with the Board to work for the licensed agency. The company must submit an Application for Employee Registration on your behalf within 30 days of your hiring.
The holder of the company license must be an individual, either the owner, a partner, or an officer of the corporation or LLC, who is qualified by experience or education. Refer to the Company License Information for more specific details regarding qualifications and requirements.
What are the system requirements to take this course?
PI Education runs on a cloud-based e-learning platform, meaning it requires only a web-browser to operate.
Our online portal can be accessed from anywhere in the world with internet connection. Access your training 24/7. Our training platform works with almost all tablet devices. You can access your course from your iPad, Android, or any similar tablet device.
PIeducation.com works with all modern web-browsers. Recommended to use with Chrome, IE9+, Safari, and Firefox. The following browsers are supported: (Click on link to download most recent version of browser)
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Javascript and cookies must be enabled. Flash is highly recommended to view multimedia and Flash presentations.
Please note, Internet Explorer 8 and below are not supported. PIeducation.com may work with add-ons such as Google Chrome Frame.
How long do I have to complete the class?
To work as a private detective in Georgia you will need to complete a 70-hour basic training course. You have the option of completing this within six months of being hired by a licensed detective agency in Georgia.
Once you purchase our course you have 180 days (that is a full six months!) to complete if you need to.
How long does it take to complete the online class?
This class is 70 hours of training. If you dedicate 8 hours a day for the next two weeks it is possible to finish it then. Most of our students take about a month to go through the abundance of material in the class. Take your time! Enjoy! Learn at your own pace.
How much does a private investigator make?
For an occupational outlook and summary on private detectives and investigators see: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Do you offer a Military Discount?
We truly appreciate the service of our US Armed Forces! As a thank you, we do offer discounts year-round to active-duty military.
Valid military ID is required for these discounts. Contact us at support@storyboardemp.com.
What forms of payment do you accept?
MasterCard
Visa
American Express
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I am purchasing this course with my credit card but the course credit needs to go into another individual’s name, how do I do this?
No problem. Our administrator will manually change the name for you in our system to ensure the right individual receives the course credit and certificate. Please Contact us in this situation.
What is your refund policy?
We will provide full refunds requested within twenty-four (24) hours of the purchase date unless you have received credit for a course. Once you’ve completed any course work or exams you can not be refunded.
You must email us your refund request at support@storyboardemp.com.
I read somewhere that I have to take a state exam if I am opening my own agency. Is this true? Will this course help me with that state exam?
The state exam is only required for individuals who submit an AGENCY (COMPANY) APPLICATION. Our course will help with your knowledge of the profession but we do NOT administer the exam. We do not have copies of the exam. We are not given copies of the state exam. We do are best to prepare you as a whole to become a successful investigator – however, there is work and additional study to be done on your part.
Once the Board approves candidates for examination, the approved candidates will be notified by PSI, which is the company that administers the exams.
PSI gives a very broad outline of what you should be studying for this state exam. Download their Candidate Information Bulletin .
When will I know if I am approved to take the Private Detective and/or Security Exam?
Once the Board approves candidates for examination, the approved candidates will be notified by the administrator of the exams, PSI. Candidates who are not approved for the exam will be notified within two weeks after the Board meeting.
When is the next Private Detective and/or Security Exam?
PSI administers exams for the Board. Once you are approved by the Board for the appropriate exam, you will be notified in writing by PSI, along with instructions on how to register online for the next exam. PSI maintains their exam schedules, and exams are given frequently. There are many choices of dates and locations available.
What study materials are available to prepare for the exam?
There are no study materials provided by the Board other than the Georgia Law and Board Rules.
If I want to carry a firearm as a private investigator can I? Are there any additional training required?
The Georgia Board offers a concealed carry weapon permit for registered private investigators. This permit is required if you intend to carry a firearm while working a case, even if you have a Georgia Weapons Permit. The license holder of the company must submit the application. Of course it is at the company’s discretion if they want to allow their investigators to carry a firearm.
The requirements for carrying a weapon as a private investigator is taking a 15-hours of classroom and range class taught by a board certified instructor. These hours are beyond the basic detective training course and need to be completed separately on the caliber weapon (note: there are some restrictions on caliber size) that will be carried before being eligible for issuance of a weapons permit.
For those with previous law enforcement experience, the classroom portion of this training is not required but you will need to qualify with a certified instructor and provide range scores.
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