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Much of the training in the criminal defense world is designed for attorneys, not investigators.
These programs often explain what information might be useful in a case, but rarely show investigators how to obtain it. As a result, investigators are left with concepts and ideas, without the practical methods needed to turn that information into usable work.
Most investigative training happens at conferences. While these can be valuable, the format rarely allows time for detailed examples, practice, or step-by-step instruction.
Despite the critical role investigators play in criminal defense, there has been very little training designed specifically for them.
Few programs are comprehensive, built by experienced investigators, and structured so professionals can learn the investigative process at their own pace.
After thousands of cases, we know that criminal defense investigations follow a process. While every case is different, investigators typically move through a series of stages as they gather information, develop leads, and build a clearer picture of what happened.
Watch an overview of the investigative stages below.
Each course we offer focuses on a specific aspect of investigative work. Through detailed instruction, real-world examples, and case-based learning, investigators build proficiency in that area while seeing how the work fits within the full investigative process.
The program continues to grow, and as new courses are released, the curriculum will expand to cover the full investigative process.
What You’ll Get
Make high-quality investigative training accessible to the people doing this work.
Help investigators develop stronger skills, better methods, and a deeper understanding of the investigative process.
Contribute to raising the standard of criminal defense investigations.
Whether in private practice or at the public defender level, these courses are built by investigators and informed by decades of experience.
You are already investigating, but often without formal training. Our courses are an easy way to level up your skills and stand out in your field.
You can’t lead an investigation if you don’t know what’s possible. Learn to guide investigations that change outcomes.
You want to elevate your work by doing more in depth analysis of criminal cases, but aren’t sure where to start or how to stay organized.
You want access to trusted and consistent training for your team.
You want to improve your practice, do more in house, and expand your services.
Our courses help justice-focused organizations strengthen internal investigative work and support broader access to justice in their communities.
You want to train your team but and get continuing education credit for state private investigator licensure.
You want to strengthen your curriculum with industry-informed, career-ready training.
Not sure where to begin? We offer a free course that walks you through the foundational side of defense investigation practice.
No commitment required — just a good place to see how the training works.
Visit the page of any course and you will find where it is approved for CEs. All our courses are listed here.
Yes, after completing a course and passing the assessment.
If you are applying for a job as a criminal investigator or private investigator and already have some of the basic skills and experience, this program will give you the background advantage needed as at top applicant.
Yes, investigators with decades of experience have reported that they learned many new skills from our courses.
Yes! There’s nothing available on the market like the Investigative Expert Method because it covers all the main areas of how to conduct an investigation.
Yes! We offer group discounts to public defenders’ offices and to non-profits who operate in the criminal legal system to defend indigent clients. Contact us at info@akinvestigations.com for details.
The program is hosted on LearnDash, which offers a user-friendly design and employs best practices for user experience. The program is self-paced and asynchronous, so you can start any time and work at your own pace. The course material itself is highly immersive in nature and is expertly crafted to aid understanding, retention, and practical application.
Though we don’t offer the program in person yet, we are open to discussing it! We can absolutely consult with law firms, PI firms, and anyone in the legal field who needs our help. Contact Us
We are considering it. Please contact us so we can assess interest.
Though we are covering the way things should work as an investigator in the United States, many of these principles are universal and apply anywhere in the world—such as client connections, case organization, and interviewing.
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