Become a Certified Investigations Professional

Unlock Elite Opportunities in Security, prepare for the globally recognized PCI certification, master professional investigation skills, and earn your credential online with a program built for real-world success and international recognition.

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Why is this Diploma ideal for you?

Updated content aligned with ASIS International standards

Accompaniment by expert tutors and personalized coaching

Internationally recognized certification

Immediate access to exam materials and simulators

Avoid these difficulties

Many professionals, with or without experience in public or private security, when seeking their International Security Certification, make some of the following mistakes and experience these difficulties and frustrations:

  • Lack of recognized certifications that validate their experience and open up opportunities for them.

  • Difficulty accessing quality training without having to leave work.

  • Feeling stuck in your career due to lack of support

MODE

Learn 100% online and at your own pace with experts supporting you.

CERTIFICATION

Professional Diploma in Research (DPI) with 30 CPE

DURATION

120 hours distributed in

8 thematic modules

PREPARATION FOR

ASIS International Professional Certified Investigator Exam

This diploma aims to provide current and future security directors and managers with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of security based on the ASIS International-established knowledge base for Professional Certified Investigators (PCI).

After passing our Diploma exams, you will receive a certificate of completion for the “Diploma of Professional in Investigations (“DPI”), regardless of whether you wish to take the exams to become a “PCI.”

THESE ARE THE CONTENTS OF OUR DIPLOMA

Chapter 1

Research Management and PDCA1 Approach

Learn to organize, direct, and supervise research with a professional approach based on international standards.

Chapter 2

Undercover Investigations

Learn when and how to apply covert techniques ethically, effectively, and legally.

Chapter 3

Due Diligence Investigations

Explore how to conduct proactive investigations into companies, assets, or people to inform informed decisions.

Chapter 4

Background Investigations

Develop the ability to evaluate job profiles using technical criteria before hiring.

Chapter 5

Investigative Interviews

Master the art of interviewing: preparation, execution, psychosocial and legal aspects.

Chapter 6

Evidence

Identify and classify the different types of evidence: oral, documentary, physical, and digital.

Chapter 7

Testimony

Learn how to testify professionally in court as a witness or expert.

Chapter 8

Maximizing Research

Optimize resources, documentation, and results to achieve high-impact research.

I want you to master our

Proven 3-Step "SAS" Method

From now on you will get

Certify yourself as a Professional Diploma in Research

Earn higher income

Prepare to become an ASIS International "PCI"

Our exclusive "SAS" Method is the Direct Route to your International Certification and training to help you make decisions in real-life stressful situations. Its acronym summarizes a process that has allowed professionals like you to achieve effectiveness and reduce time when seeking these Certifications.

Its meaning is as follows:

STUDY

  • You'll access simplified official content, guided by certified mentors.

  • It represents your first contact with knowledge. You are exploring and understanding.

ANSWERS

  • You'll face over 4,500 exam-style questions to strengthen your mastery.

  • It is the validation of knowledge through continuous practice.

STRESS

  • You train under pressure with real drills.

  • We replicate the international examination context

About our Director

Hernando is a reference and regular speaker on regional security.

 

He has a multidisciplinary profile in tertiary education in four disciplines and multiple experiences in the public and private sectors in several countries.

 

It holds the most accredited certification in the sector, known as the "CPP," which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated advanced knowledge in providing security solutions based on best business practices.

 

He holds a degree in Management and Administration, with postgraduate studies in Human Resources from ORT University and studies in Sociology and Organized Crime.

 

He is a retired military officer with experience in drug trafficking in Latin America and in Africa as a ONU Observer.

 

He is the author of various Diplomas and Courses and is the former President of Chapter 284 of ASIS INTERNATIONAL, the world's leading organization of security professionals.

He is an active member and current Chair in his home country of the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council). This is a public-private partnership between the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) of the U.S. Department of State and security professionals from U.S. organizations operating abroad and from different countries around the world where the Committee exists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security International Institute a legally constituted company?

Yes, and its address is 7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 US, and its EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-5085087

Is the Certification obtained international?

Yes, because we issue it as Global Suppliers of ASIS International.

Do the Diplomas offered contain current professional content?

Yes, and they are based on all the materials required by ASIS International, as well as the experience of our experts.

Do I need to purchase the required reference books and standards for international certifications?

There's no need

Will I receive study materials?

You will receive study materials summarized by experts in each subject area, which you can study online or download. These materials are for our students' private use and cannot be shared, as they are subject to legally enforceable copyright.

Do I need to travel or be present on a specific day and time?

Our training is completely asynchronous, meaning you can study whenever, wherever, and at the time of your choice.

Do I need a computer to progress through the course?

No, because you can also study from your cell phone.

Why should I trust the Virtual Classroom Platform for these Diplomas?

Because it was designed by Qualitas Learning, Microsoft Global Partner.

Is the learning method effective?

Our SAS Method, which teaches you key skills and also trains you to respond under stress, has enabled us to train more than 1,000 professionals from over 25 countries by 2025.

How much time do I have to complete the Diploma?

Lifetime access

How can I use and benefit from the Virtual Platform if I have no prior experience?

At the start of the course, you'll receive an email with details on how to use it, as well as a link to a video where the Technical Tutor walks you through the platform to make it easier for you.

Can I retake the exams?

Yes, because it's the way that allows you to see the correct answers and learn from your mistakes. It also allows you to train the ability to respond under stress, because we'll measure your response times.

How will I receive my Diploma?

In the email in which we communicate your approval, you will be reminded again how you can download it from the Platform.

What academic support will I have?

From the start, you'll join a WhatsApp support community with other students and another academic exchange group with other colleagues. You'll also participate in free academic webinars and can send your questions to hh@securityintlinstitute.com. Finally, you also have the option of a one-on-one video conference with the Academic Director.

How do I contact the Institute?
If I agreed to pay for the training in installments, what happens if for some reason I miss a payment?

Your access to the Classroom will be temporarily suspended, but once your payments are regularized, you will immediately regain full access.

Can I request a refund of my investment?

You have 7 days for that eventuality.

Administration

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