DTI is known for its unique and professional training. Its learning components build on one another, which makes it easier to grasp and more interesting than conventional instruction. When you train at home with this fascinating course, you will learn the seven major skill areas. Then, you can begin investigating soon after you graduate. Here’s what you will learn and be able to do when you complete your DTI training.

2)  SKIP TRACING AND LOCATING MISSING PERSONS

3)  SURVEILLANCE AND COUNTER-SURVEILLANCE
Surveillance is the process of making observations without being seen, to gather and document facts. It is used in a variety of investigations, including insurance fraud, workman's comp, internal theft marital/parental kidnapping, investigations, skip tracing, and bounty hunting. Surveilling a person, vehicle or location for the purpose of bringing an investigation into sharper focus requires special skills and techniques. You'll learn the delicate techniques of how to keep a subject under surveillance without arousing his suspicions. You'll actually conduct foot and vehicle surveillances to build your skills and refine your talents. You'll also learn the secrets of electronic surveillance, and its countermeasures for protecting clients. Lessons include: Surveillance and Surveillance Photography, Vehicle Surveillance, Foot Surveillance, and Electronic Surveillance and Countermeasures.

4)  LEGAL INVESTIGATIONS
Legal investigators work closely with attorneys, insurance companies, forensic laboratories, and the courts; mostly involving insurance fraud and criminal defense cases. You will learn procedures to investigate insurance fraud including auto, property, arson personal injury and negligence, malingering, product liability, medical malpractice, athletic and sports injuries and more! Special emphasis is placed on Workman's Comp (AOE and COE) and Sub Rosa Investigation. You will develop special skills in interviewing and interrogation to elicit confessions, even when admissions are made against a subject's self-interests. You will learn how to write dynamic reports and professionally testify in court by giving only responsive answers and avoid common objections. Lessons include: Insurance Fraud Investigation, Workman's Comp Investigation, Arson Investigation, Interviewing and Interrogating, Report Writing and Testifying in Court.

5)  BUSINESS CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS
Criminals today are more sophisticated than ever before, and so are their methods. Business clients need investigators who know how to counteract criminal activities. You'll learn how to detect and eliminate internal theft, embezzlement, manipulation of accounts and payroll. You will know when to employ undercover agents, how to detect shoplifters, make arrests, and conduct 'integrity' shopping tests. You'll learn advanced techniques of investigating 'misdirection of inventory to unauthorized addresses', how to investigate industrial espionage and protect company secrets. You'll also learn how to investigate computer 'hacking', unauthorized computer entry, employing computer security measures, and more! Lessons include: Employee Theft, Shoplifting Detection, Undercover Investigation, Industrial Espionage, and Computer Crime Investigation.

6)  MEETING THE THREAT OF DANGER
There is inherent risk and danger in some aspects of private investigation, such as providing executive protection against terrorism, making arrests and providing bodyguard services to wealthy and famous clients and their families. Without training to meet the threat of danger, the investigator will be at risk. But, with your DTI lessons you will become capable in protecting yourself and your client by keeping the advantage in your favor in any pressure situation. Lessons include: Executive Protection, Bodyguard Training, Arrest Tactics, Foot and Vehicle Pursuit Tactics.

7)  STARTING YOUR CAREER
Starting a new career as a Private Investigator is easy when you train with DTI. When you graduate, you will have the investigative skills to meet the prescribed standards required for private investigators.

And, you will also learn, step-by-step, the proven and precise methods of securing a position in a detective agency. Topics include what employers look for in new investigators, locating the agency you want to work for, writing an impressive resume, appearance and attitude, what to say and do in the interview along with post interview follow-up and more!

Also, if you want to start your own agency, even a home based business, DTI will teach you how to select a name, price your services, advertise for clients, legal aspects (business license, state license, bonding and insurance) and much more. So, DTI not only teaches you private investigation but also helps you start your career! Lessons include: Getting a Job as a Private Investigator, and Operating Your Own Agency.