Administrative- Code of VA 6VAC20-271; Standards of Professional conduct and ethics - 6 Hours.

Law- basic law, legal procedures and due process; civil law; criminal law; evidence ; and legal privacy requirements-16 hours.

General Investigation Skills- tools and techniques; surveillance; research; and interviewing- 16 hours.

Documentation- Report preparations; photography; audio recording; general communication; and court room testimony- 8 hours.

Types of investigations- accidents; insurance; background; domestic; undercover; fraud and financial; missing persons and property; and criminal- 14 hours.