Education Requirements
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About
Private investigators may have college degrees; however, there are no official education requirements for a majority of the private detectives and investigators. Although, some states may have requirements and they may vary. Please be aware that a growing number of states have decided to put mandatory courses and training programs. Some investigators may have had previous experience in other occupations.
People from other diverse fields may also apply to become a private investigator.
Some of the diverse fields are:
-Accounting
-Finance
-Commercial Credit
-Investigative reporting
-Insurance
-Law

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Requirements
You may receive training from corporations and you must pass through certain requirements. Please be aware that these requirements may not be simple and short.
Some requirements may involve:
-Written test
-Background check on your criminal record
-Background check on education and courses
-Previous training

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Skills
Here are some skills you may need:

• Originality
• Determination
• Assertiveness
• Must not be afraid to disagree
• Good communication and listening skills
• Great leadership
• Good interviewing and interrogation skills
• Must be prepared at all times
  
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Colleges & Universities
There are courses (associate's or bachelor's degrees) in specific colleges/universities for this career.
Here are some University or Colleges that may provide you courses and information on this career:
New York, John Jay College
Pennsylvania, York College
Rhode Island, Allied College
New Jersey, Richard Stockton College
New Hampshire, NH Community College
Massachusetts, Boston University

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