Enrollment Options

Our Resident Based Programs are held in Chesterfield MO . The hours of training are from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST.

Included in this Board Certification Package

Enroll Today and Get All of these Incredible Benefits

  • In-Person Training Program
    (Value $2797)

    In-Person resident based training held in Chesterfield MO is a mixture of live training, investigative labs, & prep review content.

  • Online Training Program
    (Value $1997)

    Our online program is a mixture of video-based tutorials, lectures, labs, reading assignments and more. You get lifetime access and updates and is accessible from any device. This will be issued upon completion of the in-person program.

  • Online Study Guide
    (Value $497)

    The online digital study guide is accessible by any device and can be downloaded and printed. No more purchasing new study guides over and over every time there is a new update.

  • Prep Review Quizzes
    (Value $497)

    The Prep Review Quizzes help you to prepare for the board exam. You will get access to hundreds of questions to test your overall competency in the subject area.

  • 1 Year Exam License
    (Value $997)

    You have one year to complete the online program and the board exam. The exam is taken online you have 3 hours and its multiple-choice, true/false, scenario-based, and fill in the blank questions

  • Exam Pass Guarantee
    (Value $997)

    We offer an unprecedented exam pass guarantee. That's how confident we are in our training programs that we equip you with the right tools and resources to help you obtain your certification.

  • Live Instructor Support
    (Value $2400)

    Need help or assistance along the way? We don't just hand over a course and let you fend for yourself. Our instructors are here to help answer any questions you have. We are available from 9AM-9PM CST.

  • Graduation Packet
    ($997 Value)

    Upon graduation, you will receive a physical board certification to hang on the wall as well as a custom padded diploma cover, a digital certificate to post to your social media and LinkedIn accounts and digital transcripts to show case your new accomplishment.

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND REAL LIFE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION PROGRAM IN EXISTENCE, BAR NONE.

The Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI) program is the industry's premier board certification focused on criminal investigations. The responsibilities of today's law enforcement and investigators within all industries are complex and challenging.

The CPCI equips criminal investigators around the world with the most advanced knowledge and skill sets required to be successful in their role. In today's changing climate, criminal investigators are faced with a multitude of situations. Beyond traditional investigation methodologies, criminal investigators around the world must now be experts in cyber investigations, corruption, terrorism, fraud, human behavior, interview and interrogation and more, to ensure the investigator is fully-equipped with the skill sets needed to meet the rigorous demands of the environments in which they will be working.

The CPCI is designed to meet these training needs as identified through systematic program monitoring in the form of validation studies and continuous research, which includes feedback from Partner Organizations and our World-Class Advisory Board.

The CPCI is the most comprehensive criminal investigative training program the industry has to offer bar none. 

AND WHAT WOULD THAT DO FOR YOUR CAREER?

Those who earn the nationally accredited credential, you're about to discover, go on to experience some of the world's most prestigious and exciting intelligence and investigative careers in both the public and private sectors.

With this board certification, you'll not only have the skills, knowledge, and expertise you need to track down and criminals around the world... but you'll also become known as an industry expert in conducting quick and effective criminal investigations.

THE TOP REASONS TO GET CERTIFIED

  • Career Advancement

    Surveys consistently suggest that McAfee Institute (M.I.) Board certified professionals earn higher salaries (up to a 30% increase) and gain more opportunities for career advancement.

  • Professional Opportunities

    Certification proves to prospective employers that your expertise is confirmed by McAfee Institute, the leader in intelligence and investigative professional development.

  • Proven Professional Achievement

    Documented evidence of your professional achievement leads to recognition and respect for your abilities as an intelligence and investigative professional.

  • Greater Adaptability

    McAfee Institute Certified professionals demonstrate that they are committed to continuing education, allowing them to adapt more effectively to a rapidly changing technology environment.

  • Increased Credibility

    McAfee Institute Certification credentials increase your standing in the community by attesting to the integrity of your knowledge and skills and the reliability with which you can apply them.

  • Employer Confidence

    McAfee Institute Certifications help employers match skills to job requirements and provides confidence that employees have the right skills for the job.

  • Industry Recognition

    The high-integrity examination and certification process ensures that McAfee Institute credentials are the standard for the intelligence and investigative sectors.

  • Continued Professional Growth

    Recertification requirements, combined with a variety of learning resources, ensure that your knowledge keeps pace with a rapidly changing field.

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GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED & ACCREDITED

Eligibility Requirements

Learn if you are eligible to take one of our programs

Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of experience in law enforcement or investigative work. OR

Associates degree plus three years of experience as stated above. OR

High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above.

Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud or the like shall be ineligible to become a CPCI™. Applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a CPCI.

Renewal

How often do our certifications need renewed?

You have to renew the board certification every two years, once you are certified. The cost is $125 for an additional two years.

WHERE OUR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS
WORK AROUND THE WORLD

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Want to learn more about the CPCI? Within this program, you are going to discover cutting-edge techniques and real-world training in case management, Property investigations, sex crime investigations and more! You will also position yourself as an industry-recognized expert with this in depth Certification Program. Download the complete syllabus here.
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CPCI Syllabus