International Security Training And Development Institute

CPI Certification Course Contents

The CPI examination consists of multiple-choice questions covering tasks, knowledge and skills in subjects identified, by professional investigators, as the major areas involved in this field. All exam questions come from the official reference books. No questions on the exam are taken from any other source.

The subjects are:

Case Management [Approximately 40% of test questions]

A. Evaluating cases on continuing basis for potential ethical conflicts

Elements of conflict resolution

Nature/types/categories of ethical issues related to cases, (fiduciary, conflict of interest, attorney-client)

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations

B. Determining needs and developing strategies by reviewing options

Negotiation process

Investigative methods

Cost benefit analysis

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations

C. Implementing strategies by utilizing the investigative resources necessary to address case objectives

Investigative resources (e.g., staffing, scheduling)

Time management

Quality assurance process

Chain of custody procedures

Change analysis/management 

Evidence Collection [Approximately 40% of test questions]

A. Conducting surveillance by physical and electronic means in order to obtain relevant information

Methods of surveillance

Types of surveillance

Types of surveillance equipment

Pre-surveillance routines

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations

B. Conducting interviews/interrogations of subjects to obtain relevant information

Interview techniques (electronic, face-to-face, telephonic)

Techniques for detecting deception (e.g., non-verbal communication)

Methods and techniques of eliciting admission and/or confession

Composition and content of witness/subject statement

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations (e.g., individual rights, privacy, interrogation)

C. Collecting and preserving objects and data for future assessment and analysis

Requirements of chain of custody

Methods/procedures for preserving various types of evidence

Forensic opportunities and resources

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations (e.g., rules of evidence and discovery)

D. Conducting research by physical and electronic means and analyzing data to obtain relevant information

Physical resources

Electronic resources

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations

Case Presentation [Approximately 20% of test questions]

A. Preparing reports to substantiate investigative findings

Critical elements and format of an investigative report

Investigative terminology

Logical sequencing of information

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations

B. Preparing and presenting testimony by reviewing case files, meeting with counsel and presenting relevant facts

Witness preparation

Types of testimony

Applicable aspects of laws, codes, and regulations (e.g., applicable privileges, hearsay, rules of procedure)

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Package Contents

Complete Course materials including administrative fees, Certification  fees, Acreditation and Digital Diploma.