Eligibility Criteria

• Have 3–5 years of professional investigations experience.
• Include at least 2 years of experience in case management responsibilities.
• Be employed full-time in a security or investigations-related role.
• Have no criminal convictions that could negatively impact their professional standing or the ASIS certification program.
• Agree to sign and comply with the ASIS Certification Code of Conduct.
• Agree to follow all policies and requirements outlined in the ASIS Certification Handbook.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles, methodologies, and best practices of professional investigations.
• Plan, conduct, and manage investigations effectively and ethically.
• Apply evidence collection, preservation, and documentation techniques.
• Conduct interviews and gather relevant information to support investigative findings.
• Analyze investigative data and prepare professional reports.
• Understand legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations in investigations.
• Review and apply the knowledge areas covered in the PCI examination domains.
• Enhance readiness and confidence for the ASIS PCI certification examination.

• Corporate Investigators
• Security Investigators
• Fraud Investigators
• Loss Prevention Professionals
• Compliance and Ethics Professionals
• Internal Audit Professionals
•  Corporate Security Professionals
• Risk Management Professionals
• Security Managers with investigative responsibilities
• Law Enforcement Professionals transitioning to the private sector
• Professionals preparing for the ASIS PCI certification exam

About the Exam

• To earn the PCI® designation, candidates must sit for and pass the official ASIS International exam. The exam is delivered either at authorized Prometric test centers or via an approved online proctored format through ASIS.
• Candidates are responsible for registering for the exam and submitting all required education and professional experience documentation directly to ASIS.
• The PCI® exam consists of approximately 125–150 multiple-choice questions covering three core domains of professional investigations practice.
• The exam includes scenario-based questions designed to assess practical investigative decision-making and real-world application of knowledge.
• The exam fee is not included in this training package and must be paid separately to ASIS International.

Domain 1: Case Management, Planning, and Preparation (35%)

• Investigation Planning and Scope Definition
• Case Initiation and Management
• Legal and Regulatory Considerations
• Investigation Strategies and Methodologies
• Risk Assessment and Case Prioritization
• Resource Planning and Allocation
• Documentation and Case File Management
• Ethics and Professional Conduct

Domain 2: Investigative Techniques and Procedures (50%)

• Evidence Identification and Collection
• Evidence Preservation and Chain of Custody
• Interviewing Techniques
• Witness and Subject Interviews
• Surveillance Principles and Methods
• Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Fundamentals
• Information Gathering and Verification
• Fraud Investigation Techniques
• Workplace Investigations
• Digital and Electronic Evidence Awareness
• Investigative Analysis and Critical Thinking

Domain 3: Case Presentation and Reporting (15%)

• Investigative Report Writing
• Documentation of Findings
• Evidence Presentation Techniques
• Preparing Conclusions and Recommendations
• Presentation of Investigative Results
• Testimony Preparation and Delivery
• Communication with Stakeholders
• Case Closure and Lessons Learned

PCI Exam Preparation

• PCI Exam Structure and Requirements
• Domain-Based Review Sessions
• Investigation Case Studies
• Practice Questions and Exercises
• Mock Examination
• Final Review and Exam Readiness Assessment