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We are dedicated to providing quality courses in the investigative arena that will assist both the entry level investigator as well as the seasoned pro. As you see, these courses are provided by qualified instructors and each course is approved for Continuing Education (CE) credits for private investigators in Texas as well as many other states. More states are pending course approval.
Certainly live seminars are beneficial when questions can be asked and feedback occurs between the students and the instructor. But when time is of the essence or if time or a busy schedule doesn't permit attending seminars, then Distance Learning is there.
Some of the other benefits of a good Distance Learning program include:
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Choose the courses that meet your needs rather than having to accept what is offered at a seminar. |
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Reduce your costs for travel time, hotel expenses, mileage expense and meal expenses traveling to and from seminars. |
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Read the course material and study at your leisure without losing valuable billing hours. |
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Receive quality education while testing your knowledge and proficiency through the testing process. |
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Receive a state approved Continuing Education (CE) certificate upon successful completion of the course. |
Each student can sign up through the attached course order form, which is in pdf format, downloadable and printed off the web site. The student can fill out the order form for the desired courses and send a check or money order for the courses payable to "Investigative Associates, Inc." Once the course order form and check are received and processed, the student will receive the course material along with a take home exam via email in pdf format. The student will complete the test and return the test for grading. A passing grade is a test score of 70% or higher. The student will have sixty (60) days from receipt of the course to complete the test. Once the test is completed and the student passes each specific course a CE certificate for that course will be sent to the student. If additional time is needed please contact me for an extension. Again, we thank you for trusting us with your continuing education. We look forward to assisting you in your continued educational pursuits.
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The courses for the State of Texas meet the continuing education (CE) requirements through the private investigator licensing agency, the Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau, Austin, Texas.
The courses for the State of South Carolina meet the continuing education (CE) requirements through the private investigator licensing agency, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia, South Carolina.
Whether you are a licensed private investigator or are interested
in learning more about the investigative business, or you are a
professional that will benefit from these courses, I invite you to
download the course order form
and increase your knowledge in this
industry.
2.0 CEU hour Courses
Ethics
(2.0 CE hours)
Course Code: IAI-ETH
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course provides the student with an understanding of what ethics is
and guidelines on how to maintain that ethical standard in an
investigative practice. Examples of unethical practices are outlined along
with the ramifications for violating these ethical standards as well as
ways to avoid such situations.
Cost of Course: $40.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Fraud Investigations: An Introduction (2.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-FII
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course will provide the student with an overview of what fraud is and
examples of fraud. The student will be taught the definitions of the
culpable mental states of individuals committing fraud that are required
to prove or disprove your case.
Cost of Course: $40.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Identity Theft
(2.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-IDT
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course will make the investigator aware of the
identity theft problem
by discussing several types of
identity theft methods, identity
theft safeguards and the use of
credit bureau fraud alerts.
Cost of Course: $40.00
Instructor:
Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Private Security Bureau Rules and
Regulations For Investigators (2.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-PSB
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course meets the Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security
Bureau requirement for two (2) continuing education (CE) credits as to the
review of Texas Occupational Code 1702 and the Board's Administrative
Rules, Texas. Admin. Code 37 T.A.C. for the renewal of a Texas private
investigator's license. This course concentrates on the Private Security
Bureau board rules that govern private investigators and investigative
agencies. This course will make private investigators and Managers of
private investigative agencies more aware of board rules and regulations
of the Private Security Bureau.
Cost of Course: $40.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
3.0 CEU hour Courses
Investigative Report Writing (3.0 hours)
Course Code: IAI-IRW
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course is designed as a reference guide for report writing for
all levels of investigators. The report writing techniques in this course
are intended to guide investigators, whether you are just starting out in
the business or you are a well-seasoned investigator. By utilizing the
techniques mentioned in this course, your interviewing skills will be
increased, both in the quantity and quality of the information obtained.
These report writing techniques coupled with proper interviewing skills
will form you into a highly sought after investigative report writer.
Cost of Course: $60.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Understanding the Different Types of Background Checks
(3.0 hours)
Course Code: IAI-UDTBC
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course provides you with the understanding of the different types
of background checks that are requested by clients in the investigative
industry. Knowing the different reasons for each of the different types of
background checks enables the investigator to adapt to each type, not only
understanding the process of checking specific records applicable to each
type of background check, but also equipping the investigative with
different approaches in marketing these services.
Cost of Course: $60.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
4.0 CEU hour Courses
Compliance with the U.S.A. Patriot Act:
The Role of the Investigator (4.0 hours)
Course Code: IAI-USAPA
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis
This course will make the investigator aware of the components of the
U.S.A Patriot Act, specific compliance with
The Act
and gain an understanding of the issues arising from The Act.
The investigator will gain a knowledge of the compliance requirements of
The Act, the consequences to institutions violating The Act
as well as the opportunities for the investigator to provide compliance
background checks, training and consultation to adhere to the requirements
of The Act.
Cost of Course: $80.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Fraudulent Staged Vehicle Accidents (4.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-FSVA
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course teaches the student the signs and methods of detecting
fraudulent staged vehicle accidents. You will be equipped with the
knowledge and action you must take to avoid being a victim of these
fraudulently staged vehicle accidents. You will also come away from
this course with the knowledge and skills to properly investigate these
types of staged vehicle accidents.
Cost of Course: $80.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Internal Fraud:
Detecting and Deterring Fraud Within an Organization (4.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-IFD
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course concentrates on the financial red flags that assist in
detecting and attempting to deter the fraudulent skimming and billing
schemes within an organization. The student will be presented with
investigative and consultative tools and policies and procedures that can
easily be initialed to help reduce or eliminate these types of fraudulent
crimes within an organization.
Cost of Course: $80.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Introduction to Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Investigations (4.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-NHI
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course will provide the student with the special knowledge and
techniques to effectively investigate nursing home abuse and neglect
cases. Those individuals already practicing in this area will find the
course a very useful step-by-step guide through the investigative process.
For those just starting out in the business and desiring to enter this
investigative specialization, this course holds the key to a successful
career path for the investigator and the investigative agency.
Cost of Course: $80.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Comment: To compliment this course suggested
reading material includes the Family Reference Guide to Nursing Home
Abuse and Neglect, which is listed under books on this site.
Locating Hidden Assets (4.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-LHA
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the
different types of hidden assets. The student will learn several types of
intentional and unintentional hidden assets and the methods used by
individuals or entities to hide these assets. This course includes sources
of financial documents that are available. This course is not about
database searches but rather is a comprehensive guide to sources and
techniques of locating hidden assets.
Cost of Course: $80.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Money Laundering and Money Laundering
Schemes: An Introduction
(4.0 hours)
Course Code: IAI-MLSI
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course provides you with the understanding of what money
laundering is, the components of the money laundering process and ways to
investigative the process. You will also learn and understand
opportunities for the investigator in potential money laundering cases and
activities.
Cost of Course: $80.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Work
Product: What an Investigator Needs to Know (4.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-WP
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
Understanding attorney-client privilege extended through work product is a
must for every investigator. This course will make the investigator aware
of the work product doctrine and the surrounding issues associated with
this type of privilege that exists that relates to the realm of
investigations that are dealt with on a daily basis.
Cost of Course: $80.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
6.0 CEU hour Courses
Checking Courthouse Records: Public
Records Research (6.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-CCR
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
Public records research and courthouse research is just that. It is
researching public records, reviewing documents and obtaining information
from those case files or documents that are located in the actual county
or federal courthouse . While database research is good and quite a
necessary investigative tool, public records research goes well beyond the
information obtained in computer databases in gathering vital information
for your case. This course will provide the student with an overview of
what type of documents and information are available in the courthouse. In
addition to the course material attachments include, Courthouse Research
Terminology Tips, Background Investigation Logs, Background Investigation
Checklist, Courthouse Case Review Data Sheet and Property Records Data
Sheet that will assist in streamlining the public records searches.
Cost of Course: $120.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Understanding Occupational Fraud (6.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-UOF
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course provides you with the understanding of what occupational fraud
is, what components are in the Fraud Triangle that relate to occupational
fraud and examples of the different types of occupational fraud.
Cost of Course: $120.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
8.0 CEU hour Courses
Fraud Risks in Vendor Relationships
(8.0 hours)
Course Code: IAI-FRVR
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course provides you with the understanding of what risk
management issues need to be addressed when dealing with third party
relationships or vendors. You will learn the different types of
vendor fraud, red flags of vendor fraud and how to combat these frauds in
order to help detect, deter and prevent fraud in the organization.
Cost of Course: $160.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
12.0 CEU hour Courses
Advanced Money Laundering and Money Laundering Schemes
(12.0 hours)
Course Code: IAI-MLSA
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course provides you with a highly advanced understanding of what
money laundering is, what money laundering schemes consist of and the
ability to investigate these types of cases. This advanced course explains
what are the money laundering schemes and techniques used against banks,
financial institutions and other entities. This course provides a
framework to obtain cases and provide investigative services and
consultation to your clients to avoid being unwittingly involved in money
laundering activity.
The following course is
recommended to be taken prior to the taking the Advanced Money
Laundering and Money Laundering Schemes course:
Money Laundering and Money Laundering Schemes: An Introduction
Course Code: IAI-MLSA (4.0 hours)
The following courses compliment the Advanced Money Laundering and Money Laundering Schemes course and are recommended to be taken prior to the taking the Advanced Money Laundering and Money Laundering Schemes course:
Compliance with the U.S.A.
Patriot Act: The Role of the Investigator
Course Code: IAI-USAPA (4.0 hours)
Locating Hidden Assets
Course Code: IAI-LHA (4.0 hours)
Cost of Course: $120.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Credit Card Fraud (12.0 hours)
Course Code: IAI-CCF
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis
This course deals with ways to detect, prevent or reduce the
likelihood of credit card fraud.
Preventive measures are
discussed that will lessen the potential for fraud being committed against
you or your clients. Additional sources of information are provided in the
event that you or your clients have become a victim of credit card fraud.
As in all investigations, investigative consultation to your clients is of
utmost importance in the array of services that you can provide. Being
knowledgeable of the preventive measures can help reduce the risk of
credit card fraud.
Note;: Students should also consider taking the Identity Theft course that complements this training.
Cost of Course: $240.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Internal Fraud
(12.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-IF
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course will provide the student with an overview of what constitutes
internal fraud, the elements of internal fraud, employee rationalizations
for committing fraud, and reasons why businesses fail to detect fraud.
Several techniques and methods used to detect fraud are discussed in
detail with cases examples.
Cost of Course: $240.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Rules of Evidence: What Every Investigator Needs to Know (12.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-ROE
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course will make the student aware of the types of evidence used in
legal proceedings so as to gain a better understanding of the issues
arising from evidence. Students will gain insight into both civil and
criminal cases when dealing with the components and types of evidence in
conducting their investigations, preparing for trial, interviewing key
witnesses, preparing investigative reports and affidavits and providing
consultation in all types of cases.
Cost of Course: $240.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
The Business of Private
Investigations (12.0 CEU hours)
Course Code; IAI-TBPI
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
This course will sharpen your investigative business skills and make you
more aware of different opportunities in the investigative business as
well as approaches to solving your particular investigative needs. The
course is designed to assist investigators either starting their business
practice or continuing to improve your current practice.
Cost of Course: $240.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
14.0 CEU hour Courses
Financial Statement Analysis Methods
in Investigations (14.0 CEU hours)
Course Code: IAI-FSA
Approved for Texas and South Carolina
Course Synopsis:
As a result of taking this course you will have a better understanding for
what makes up the financial statements of an individual or company. You
will now be able to examine the components of the Balance Sheet and
conduct ratio analysis. As a result of this course you will be armed with
the knowledge that will enable you to be better prepared to prove
financial motive in an investigation, ask better interview questions when
interviewing key witnesses, conduct better interrogations of suspects in
cases while improving the overall investigative results. The student will
be in a better position to make informed decisions and uncover the hidden
truth to avoid fraud in the bottom line.
Cost of Course: $280.00
Instructor: Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
NOTE: Additional investigative courses will be added periodically. In addition, authorization is being expanded to meet other state investigative continuing education requirements.
Copyright ｩ Investigative Associates, Inc., Tom Nelson and Douglas O. Crewse. All Rights Reserved. No part of these courses or course material may be reproduced or used in any manner other than the intended purpose without the written consent from Investigative Associates, Inc.
Instructor Bios
Douglas O. Crewse, CFE
Mr. Crewse obtained an engineering degree from the
Unites States Military Academy, West Point, New York and was a Special
Agent Federal Criminal Investigator commanding units in the U.S. Air Force
Office of Special Investigations (OSI). After Doug obtained his MBA from
Texas Tech University, he founded Investigative Associates, Inc.
specializing in corporate, legal and financial investigations. Doug is a
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and has been a guest lecturer for
corporations and numerous investigative associations for over 30 years. He
has written several books on investigative topics and is a frequent
contributor of investigative articles on a wide variety of topics to
numerous investigative journals. He is the owner, founder and manager of
Investigative Associates, Inc. He can be contacted through
his website at
www.InvestigativeAssociates.com.
