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Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI) Reviews

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About the Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI) program

The Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI) is a board-certified credential issued by McAfee Institute. Like every McAfee Institute program, it pairs a structured, self-paced curriculum with a proctored board examination, so the credential reflects demonstrated competence rather than attendance alone. Candidates work through the coursework on their own schedule, sit the board exam when ready, and maintain the credential over time. Enrollment is open to practitioners and to career changers who meet the program's eligibility criteria.

Enrollees in this program typically come from law enforcement, federal and state investigative agencies, corporate security, loss prevention, fraud and financial crime units, intelligence teams, the military, and adjacent private-sector investigative roles. The reviews below are written by people who held a confirmed enrollment record for this specific program, which is what the gold verified enrollment badge indicates: a matching order in McAfee Institute's system, not a self-declaration.

The average shown above is a plain arithmetic mean of every published review of this program, rounded to one decimal place, with no weighting and no exclusions. The distribution chart reports all five rating levels, including one- and two-star reviews. Reviews are listed newest first and are never reordered or filtered by rating. Full curriculum details, eligibility requirements, pricing, and enrollment for this program live on the McAfee Institute website: Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI).

Reviews of the Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI)

January 26, 2024Verified enrollment

As a person about to leave the military to enter into an investigative field, this class was able to help me refresh on some of the basic procedural and investigative techniques for various crimes that I’ve not been exposed to in my career. It also provided insights to different types of crimes and some investigative fields (such as the cyber investigation) that I never had been exposed to, which allowed me to learn more about topics that I hadn’t ever considered previously.

Individual results vary. Outcomes described reflect one individual's experience and are not a representation of typical results, hiring outcomes, or earnings.

Katlyn StevensRead full review
March 1, 2023Verified enrollment

I am extremely pleased with the information that I have received so far, regarding the training that I signed up for. I have definitely learned a great deal about various investigation incidents and backgrounds. I have not yet completed the course but I am super enthused about what I have learned and continue to learn day after day. I would say that I would like a little more emphasis on certain categories like "human trafficking, child exploitation, narcotics, and sex crimes". Overall though, Thank you for the education that I am receiving! Respectfully, William J. Singleton

September 17, 2020Verified enrollment

I’m quite impressed with the content material. It’s straightforward no nonsense learning. It’s relevant and beneficial as an educational tool for LE professionals seeking to upskill without the complexities of admission to tertiary institutions. The undertaking is not something to be sneezed at given the time involved to cover the content. I’d like to see course offerings on forensics and scene of crime analysis! Perhaps that’s in the works!

Damian ClarkRead full review
July 10, 2020Verified enrollment

Excellent course, I really enjoyed have been studied this course, It will known there are very big different before and after you did it. The outcomes of course were truly given you a high set skill investigator. Have an enjoyed the course.

Haposan H.
June 21, 2020Verified enrollment

This course helps me to enhance my skill in the investigation, the course provides step by step of the investigation, and how to do properly an interview with people related to the case with good comprehensive approaches. This program is robust and recommended for everyone. MARVELOUS !!!

Haposan Hutajulu
October 1, 2019Verified enrollment

This course was very informative and helpful in my business and career. The staff was always very knowledgeable and professional. It was one of the best courses I have taken. I Highly Recommend.

Individual results vary. Outcomes described reflect one individual's experience and are not a representation of typical results, hiring outcomes, or earnings.

Dean D.
April 16, 2019Verified enrollment

I was not familiar with this program when I first found the MacAfee website. I was concerned it might be of little value. However, this program is very robust, comprehensive, and was very challenging on a number of different levels.

LEE O.
January 14, 2019Verified enrollment

I really like the ease of finding my way through the program and am learning so much by the reading portions. I am excited about the program and look forward to being a part of the CI program. Thank you Vicki DeGeus-Morris

Vicki D.
January 4, 2019Verified enrollment

Excellent, step by step easy to understand.

Zakir Q.
December 25, 2018Verified enrollment

I have barely started the course, but already I am impressed with the excellence and depth of the material and coursework. Very thought-provoking and uses real-life scenarios to build the course. The self-study pace is a huge plus as well. Looking forward towards finishing the rest of the course and moving forward with the professional opportunities the certificate will offer me.

Umar D.
December 15, 2018Verified enrollment

I am extremely happy with the joining. The program is easy to read and all questions are answered. I will love using this program

Vicki D.
August 3, 2018Verified enrollment

I am about 63 percent through the CPCI course. so far it has been fantastic. Well worth the money and time I have invested in the course.

Richard T.
December 19, 2017Verified enrollment

Great course for those looking to get into the investigations field. Touches up on all aspects of criminal investigations. If your looking for an overall this is the course. The certification is definitely a plus. Looking forward to using my new skills out in the field. Can’t wait to take other programs in the near future.

John C.
July 12, 2017Verified enrollment

To tell you the true I enjoyed every bite of that Course. I learned a lot of things in very high level. I love the way the Instructed put everything together to facilitate this big course. I enjoyed the videos and listen to the important information. I do not see any improvement you guys need to more than what you give to the Students. The only thing I would like to see happen in the near future is, the Video lab where a student will be able to experience and live conversation to the Instructors when a student needs it to.

July 2, 2017Verified enrollment

The CPCI course was extremely detailed and totally comprehensive in the realm of criminal investigations.

Michael L.

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