Your Gateway to a Private Investigator
Licensed Career
The mandatory Ontario Private Investigator certification course. Taught live online by active investigators. Backed by real-world agency experience.
Mandatory Provincial Requirement
Compliant with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA)
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The 10-8 Difference
Theory meets field reality.
This isn't just a compliance check. Our curriculum bridges the gap between Ministry requirements and the actual demands of surveillance, research, and legal reporting.
Active Investigators
Learn from instructors who work real cases, bringing current field experience to every lesson.
Live Interactive Classes
Engage in real-time discussions, ask questions, and dissect case studies as a group.
Flexible & Recorded
Access recorded sessions anytime. Build your new career without quitting your day job.
Agency Backed
Delivered by 10-8 Investigative Services, a Ministry-licensed agency that knows what it takes to get hired.
The Curriculum
The 8 Provincial Competencies
Our syllabus covers the exact framework mandated by the Ministry, expanded with real-world case studies to prepare you for the field, not just the exam.
Industry Introduction
The role, responsibilities, and landscape of private investigation in Ontario.
PSISA 2005
In-depth breakdown of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act.
Provincial & Federal Statutes
Key legislation including the Evidence Act, Trespass to Property Act, and PIPEDA.
Criminal & Civil Law
Understanding the legal framework, court systems, and rules of evidence.
Investigative Techniques
Surveillance, research, interviewing, and proper evidence collection.
Ethical Reasoning
Decision-making frameworks for complex, high-stakes scenarios.
Communication
Report writing, interviewing techniques, and professional interaction.
Self-Management
Stress management, safety, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Who is this for?
Built for serious professionals.
Whether you're starting fresh, upgrading your credentials, or transitioning from public service, our curriculum ensures you are fully prepared for the provincial exam and the realities of the field.
Career Changers
Looking for a dynamic field where analytical thinking and problem-solving are rewarded.
Security Professionals
Upgrade your licensing. Moving from security guarding to private investigation opens doors to specialized roles.
Law Enforcement Transit
Leverage your existing investigative skills in the private sector for corporate and civil cases.
The Roadmap
Path to Licensure
Complete the Training
Finish our Ministry-approved 50-hour course. You'll receive your Training Completion Number (TCN) upon graduation.
Pass the Exam
Use your TCN to book and write the provincial Private Investigator test through Serco.
Apply for License
Submit your test results, application, and clean criminal record check to ServiceOntario.
Need your CRJMC Check?
Your licence application requires a clean Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check. Learn what it is and get it done entirely online — in minutes, not days.
Training Delivered By
Real agency. Real experience.
We aren't just a training mill. 10-8 Investigative Services is an active, licensed agency operating in Ontario. When you learn from us, you learn from working professionals who know exactly what agencies look for when hiring new investigators.
This course is provided by Defend-it Legal Services Professional Corporation o/a 10-8 Investigative Services — the parent company licensed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General as an authorized training provider.
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How to Become a Private Investigator in Ontario
Everything you need to know about the mandatory Ontario PI course, the provincial test, and your licence application.
Begin Your Investigation.
The industry needs sharp, meticulous professionals. Take the first step toward your license and your new career today.
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