PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATOR CAREER CERTIFICATE

The employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. Learn the professional skills that can launch a new career in crime scene analysis, divorce/child custody investigation, surveillance, insurance fraud – and more.

This 80-hour comprehensive course taught by state board-certified instructors exceeds the State of Georgia required training hours.

(80 hours) - 20 days at 4hrs each     Cost: $ 525     Textbook included.

• Ideal for Criminal Justice majors seeking more options for career advancement
• Complete the training in one quarter!
• Established by the State Board of Private Detective Agencies.
• Exceeds State of Georgia required training hours.
• Placement Rate - Good.
• Background check required.
• Age requirement to carry a weapon - 21 years old.

CORPORATE SECURITY SPECIALIST

This certificate course is specifically designed to provide diverse training in the field of corporate security. The course introduces the student to the fundamentals of private security, including the basics of the industry, knowledge of legal requirements, concepts and overall understanding of the security industry. It will focus upon various topics that introduce the student to security concepts such as loss prevention, internal theft, external theft, workplace violence and physical security methods.

(40 hours) - 10 days at 4hrs each       Cost: $645       Textbook included.

BODYGUARD 101- AN INTRODUCTION TO EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

“IDEAL FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SECURITY FOR MUSIC ARTISTS, HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES”

The world is not a safe place; more and more corporate executives, politicians, entertainers and celebrities must rely upon trained professionals to protect them from threats. If you have ever wanted to pursue a career in the protection industry, this course is for you. Students will learn the art of protective operations and how to get started in this type of career. The course covers such topics as threat assessments, security and safety surveys, and protective operations. Taught by industry professionals, this class is a must for anyone who works with high-risk clients and those that may need a higher level of protection.

(24 hours) - 6 days at 4hrs each         Cost: $ 315

INTRODUCTION RETAIL SECURITY & LOSS PREVENTION

Designed specifically for business owners, managers, employees, and security professionals, this certificate course is specifically designed to provide training in retail security and loss prevention. The course will introduce participants to methods and theories used to protect company assets and the many ways to identify and prevent shoplifting, internal theft, and other security issues concerning liability and safety.

Taught by board-certified instructors, the course also meets the requirements set forth by the Georgia State Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies (GBPDSA) Act for continuing education credits.

(8 hours) - 2 days at 4hrs each           Cost:    $ 129              

SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING (24 HOURS)

This course is taught by a board-certified Instructor and meets the 24-hour state mandatory training requirement prescribed by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security agencies. All security employees that work for licensed companies must have this training. Topics include the role of security, emergency response, crimes in progress, first aid overview and more.

Cost:    $ 315