Everything You Need to Launch Your Career

Your investment isn’t just for a certificate — it’s for expert training, real-world skills, and the confidence to succeed in a competitive industry.

A Career-Ready Qualification for Just £599

Our nationally recognised SFJ Awards Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators is more than just a certificate: it’s a career launchpad. For only £599 (VAT exempt), you’ll gain real-world skills, confidence, and a powerful support network that will stay with you long after the course ends.

Just £299.50 deposit is required to secure your place.

What’s Included in Your Course Fee

We go above and beyond the basics. Here’s what your investment covers:

  • A ‘Course Within a Course’: Go beyond accreditation with real-world modules on setting up your business, marketing your services, and managing day-to-day investigative work.
  • 36+ Guided Learning Hours: We deliver more than the required GLH (Guided Learning Hours) to give you extra depth, structured practice, and personalised support.
  • Exclusive Bonus Content: Hands-on guidance from those who’ve built successful PI careers, including how to attract clients, price your services, and grow with confidence.
  • Live Guest Speakers: Learn from experienced investigators who share valuable insights and lessons from real casework.
  • Practical Field Exercises: Two realistic scenarios (one in OSINT and one in surveillance) give you the chance to apply your training in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Personalised Tutorial: A one-to-one progress review with tailored development feedback to support your individual learning journey.
  • Portfolio Preparation Support: Step-by-step guidance to help you complete and submit your assessment portfolio with confidence.
  • SFJ Awards Level 3 Qualification: A formal, accredited certification recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and designed to support future licensing requirements.
  • Free Companion Book: You’ll receive a copy of So You Want to Be a Private Investigator by Mike and Chris Jennings, your go-to resource during and after the course.
  • Surveillance Care Pack: Includes a thermos flask, thermal mug, solar-powered battery pack (with universal adaptors), notebook, and pen, ideal for life in the field.
  • UKPITA Alumni WhatsApp Group: Join a nationwide community of trained UKPITA graduates. Share tips, exchange out-of-area jobs, and support each other as you grow your career.
  • Peace of Mind: With live instruction, face-to-face support, and ongoing mentorship, you can be confident you’re giving your new career the best possible start.

Upcoming Dates

FREE Surveillance Care Pack

Included with every course — the UKPITA Surveillance Care Pack, designed to keep you prepared, powered, and professional in the field.

Limited Spaces Available

Don’t compare us to a cheap course. Compare us to your future earning potential.

50% Deposit of £299.50

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