Private Detective Courses

Private Detectives usually are a part of our fantasy world. But surprisingly enough, private detectives have become associated to a large extent with our daily lives these days. Situations like the deterioration of industrial security conditions, spouse infidelity and other domestic problems are calling for more and more security and detective personnel. As it is a growing industry the requirement for properly trained individuals is increasing by the day. There are training institutes that offer private detective courses in India.

Qualifications: A detective does not require a license to operate within India. So, no particular educational background is required to pursue any course on private investigation. A graduation in any subject makes a person eligible to take up diploma courses offered by certain institutes across the country. The courses on private investigation are -
One year Diploma Course in private investigation
Several in- house courses conducted by detective agencies
Degree and Diploma courses on Criminology and Forensic sciences also help people to choose this profession.
Institutes providing these Courses are -
The Indore Christian College, Indore
The National Institute of Private Investigation, New Delhi
Detective Agencies providing such specialized courses are -
ACE Detectives India International Securities, New Delhi
All-India Private Detectives Association, New Delhi.
Lancers Network Limited, New Delhi.

Benefits: Alertness, agility and an analytical mind are prime requirements for becoming a private detective.

The diploma course and other related courses help individuals in honing these skills and sharpening their mind, so that they can perform better in their profession.

Scopes in India: A private detective can be hired by agencies or individuals for various reasons. The probable fields of action of a Private Detective are:

Disputes in Family: matters relating to ownership of property and wills are generally matters dealt with.

Domestic problems: Spouse infidelity is the main problem here, custody of children, divorce, or information about relatives are other areas a private detective has to deal with.

Problems relating to industries: Industries hire private investigators to deal with cases like theft, fraud and betrayal by employees

Corporate espionage: companies can hire private detectives for finding information about rival companies in matters like submission of tenders, infringement of copyrights, details about employees before and after employment are also matters of concern for private detectives.

Investigative journalism is another avenue which has recently opened for private detectives.

For trained forensic personnel job opportunities are present in the national intelligence services

An experienced private detective can opt to open an agency of his own.

For a fresher in a detective agency, the monthly salary varies from Rs.4,000-Rs.9,000 which gradually increases in the course of time. In cases of family disputes the remuneration is quite high and varies from Rs.8,000-Rs.15,000.

Scope Abroad: Almost all the major detective agencies in India are branches of registered agencies abroad. So the scope of finding a job abroad is also quite bright.

Source: http://www.indiaedu.com/career-courses/private-detective/index.html