IPI

The Institute of Professional Investigators

The UK's first choice for Professional and Private Investigators.

About Us

Since 1976, the Institute of Professional Investigators has sought to encourage and promote its members to achieve and maintain a high standard of professionalism whilst engaged in their investigative activities. Our organisation is the only “Institute” within the private investigation sector in the United Kingdom. We consider our membership to be truly representative of the investigation sector. The management of the Institute is vested in a Board of Governors consisting of elected participants.

Start your Investigative career or keep your career on track with IPI training and development courses

WHY CHOOSE THE IPI ?

We are the first choice for UK Professional and Private Investigators

SAFETY

We are committed to promoting safe practice by our members in accordance with Health and safety legislation. We will support, advise and guide members in best practice to ensure safety in the workplace.

PROFESSIONALISM

We are committed to maintaining and supporting our members achieving high level of knowledge and experience in our chosen profession.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We promote accountability by our members to their clients

TEAMWORK

We are committed to working collaboratively and cooperatively with each other to bring about the outcomes we seek.

INTEGRITY

We promote our members dealing honestly, ethically and lawfully with their clients, staff and business partners.

INNOVATION

We are committed to ensuring that our members are at the forefront of development and advancement of services in the Investigative sector for corporate and private clients.

How to get started

Step 1

Apply for IPI membership.

Membership type will be dependant on your experience and relevant investigative qualifications. Your application and credentials will be vetted by our team.

Step 2

Membership granted

Once your membership is granted you will be listed on the IPI database and other exclusive IPI workshare forums. You can use your IPI membership to promote your business. and will have the right to use the coveted MIPI credentials after your name.

Step 3

Why wait ? Apply now to become a member of the Institute.

Click here to complete your online application form.

Enrol in the IPI Professional Investigators Foundation Course?

Click the button for sign up.

IPI Endorsed Suppliers

Endorsed suppliers must meet exact requirements and complete an in-depth review process before an endorsement is granted by the IPI Board. The products awarded an endorsement are identified with the IPI Endorsed Supplier logo. The IPI endorses the listed products but not all products offered by the respective companies.

Investigation Video Editor (IVE)

A user-friendly video editing programme designed for private investigators. Void of all the complicated features and effects that are not required when organising surveillance video. IVE allows a user to view video quickly, remove unnecessary content and make important adjustments with ease. Andrew from Team @ Investigation Video Editor
Deputy Principal of the IPI – Brian Collins highly recommends this product stating “I have used it and found it to be a highly effective editing programme for a one off very reasonable cost”

Surveillance Courses

Titan Investigations offers a full range of private investigator surveillance training courses for both industry beginners and seasoned operatives who want to refresh or broaden their existing skill set.

Titan are now offering the theoretical element of their surveillance training course online for £300 plus + VAT.

The practical element of the course will still need to be completed in a bespoke course once the lockdown restrictions are lifted in order to complete the course at a cost of £600 + VAT. So the overall cost if you choose the online and then at a later date the shorter practical element remains the same as the full 5 day course but students electing the online element during COVID-19 lockdown will save on the cost on accommodation and subsistence when they attend the shorter practical element of the course to complete their qualification; https://www.titaninvestigations.co.uk/news/