What does it take to become a private investigator?

Private investigator educations can be folled at various schools but also as a homestudy. In the Netherlands, the SVPB 'Stichting Vakexamens voor de Particuliere Beveiligingsorganisaties' is responsible for examining students.

Please consult their website www.svpb.nl for information regarding requirements, costs and registration forms to take part in the examinations.

Is a private investigator the same as a detective?

Yes, these titels are used interchangeably but especially in the B2B market you will hear more about investigator bureaus instead of private detectives.