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Alberta Investigators Training
Private Investigation is a fascinating, diverse career. Start yours in Alberta by taking the accredited Alberta Investigators Training (AIT) course online and the provincial exam with Tip of Spear.
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Considering a career in Private Investigations?
What is Private Investigations?
This security discipline includes many diverse roles such as internal investigations, gathering information for a lawyer or private client, location of persons, and corporate due diligence (such as prior to entering into a business deal). They also undertake investigations into theft, loss, fraud and many other types of activity that businesses want to discourage and control. Investigative security roles are quite broad and offer diverse opportunities in industries such as retail, insurance, financial, legal, government and private clients. You must have a current, valid Security Services Investigations license to work as a Private Investigator in the province of Alberta.
How do I start a career as a Private Investigator in Alberta?
If you want to start a career as a Private Investigator, completing the Alberta Investigators Training (AIT) course is the first requirement. Tip of Spear's online AIT course was the first in the province to be accredited by the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General as an approved program for entry and is the the legal mandatory minimum training to be a licensed Private Investigator in the province of Alberta - effective June 1, 2011. This program is offered in Online format only.
If you have taken the Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) program, this program is a more in-depth training process in comparison. It expands on the concepts listed below to ensure the student has a clear understanding of the requirements of working in this field. ABST is not a pre-requisite to taking this course.
If you have taken the Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) program, this program is a more in-depth training process in comparison. It expands on the concepts listed below to ensure the student has a clear understanding of the requirements of working in this field. ABST is not a pre-requisite to taking this course.
How do you get your Private Investigator Licence?
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Check to make sure you meet the basic requirements for the licence.
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Complete your Alberta Investigator Training (AIT) course.
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Pass your proctored government exam.
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Apply for your Security Services License as a Private Investigator.
We help with it all!
Follow an easy, step-by-step process
We have simplified the often confusing, multi-step process of getting your security licence down to a simple, easy-to-follow process that we guide you through every step of the way.
Everything is included
We provide everything you need to get your security licence: the course, the exam, and help with your licence application. No hidden, or extra fees. No hunting for your own exam proctor.
Choose the additional options you want
We want you to succeed, so we also have additional resources and options such as online practice exams (included), and hardcopy manuals.
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What's included with your course tuition
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Experienced instruction through a government-accredited course that you can use on any device.
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A copy of the course study material (to purchase or download a digital copy or purchase a physical copy).
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Access to online practice exams to ensure you're ready for your government exam.
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The proctored government exam at our facility in Edmonton. Choose one of our regularly-scheduled dates that suits your schedule.
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Guidance on the next steps and completing the security guard licence application.
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Why choose Tip of Spear to take this training
Quality Content
The Alberta Investigators Training course through Tip of Spear is accredited with the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General. We are constantly improving our high-quality material and instructional techniques so you effectively learn the skills you need.
Qualified Instructors
Our instructors are real people with 30+ years of experience, who have actually worked extensively in the security and private investigation fields. We are constantly improving our high-quality material and instructional techniques so you effectively learn the skills you need.
Exams Included
The provincial exams are included in the price of our course, and regularly scheduled right here in our Edmonton facility. We have a very high pass rate for the exam as we provide extra material and practice exams.
Trusted
We are the largest and most trusted training centre in Alberta. We have successfully trained almost 10,000 people over 10 years and our reputation with this program is well-known in the industry. Our key courses are accredited through the Alberta Solicitor and Governor General.
Alberta Advantage
We live and work in Alberta too, so we know what the security industry is like here and teach from that perspective, which gives you an advantage. This is not just about doing the minimum to get your license, this is about setting you up for success in your career!
Full Support
We go above and beyond to provide support and guidance on everything you need. Learn what the prerequisites are to start your career, complete your course, pass your exam, apply for your licence, and get that dream job. We help with it all!
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Choose your package
$239
This is the place to get not only your AIT course, but all the other resources you need to pass your exam and get your licence.
Includes 4 resources:
Includes 4 resources:
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Online course
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Digital participant manual
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Online practice exams
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Government exam
$289 $299
This package includes everything you need to get your private investigators licence, including a hardcopy paper manual for students who like pen and paper.
Includes 5 resources:
Includes 5 resources:
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Online course
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Digital participant manual
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Online practice exams
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Government exam
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Paper manual & shipping
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Next Steps to get Licenced
1. Pass the Proctored Government Exam
Once you have completed the course, you can register for your government proctored exam with Tip of Spear. If you took your AIT course with Tip of Spear, the exam is included in the cost of the course. For more information about the exam and to register, please read the Proctored Exam section.
2. Apply for the Security Services Licence
Once you have passed your exam and received notification from the Alberta Solicitor General, which takes 2-3 weeks, you can apply for your license. The steps are essentially the same as getting your Security Services license as a security guard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. I am not sure if my past history will affect my eligibility. How can I find out?
If you have a specific unique scenario about the above requirements (such as a restraining order or previous offense) and are not sure if it will impact your eligibility, you can contact ssia.registrar@gov.ab.ca for more information.
2. I've worked in law enforcement. Are there any exemptions for me in getting my Security Services License?
If you've worked as a police or peace officer in the past 3 years, contact ssia.registrar@gov.ab.ca to see if you are eligible for any exemptions.