Program Overview

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Investigation & Enforcement Skills Associate Certificate

Program Overview

The Investigation & Enforcement Skills Associate Certificate is designed for law enforcement professionals who want to enhance their investigation, inspection, and enforcement skills. This program provides a recognized credential to help reach law enforcement career goals.

Program Details

What You Need to Graduate

• Students in the program must complete 12 credits of courses offered in the program.
• Six core courses are sequenced in a particular order of completion for maximum benefit.
• Students are encouraged to register in this sequence.
• Register for your elective(s) at any time.

Criteria to Receive the Associate Certificate and Graduate

1. Proof of official acceptance to the program.
2. Proof of successful completion of 12 credits within 12 to 36 months of acceptance to the program. (Exceptions require documented Program Manager approval).
3. You must notify the program area when you have met and documented the associate certificate requirements.

Course Formats

Courses are offered in the following formats:

Face-to-Face (F2F) Courses

• Face-to-face courses are in-person classes held at a JIBC campus or on-site in the community.
• Course lengths generally range from one to five consecutive days.

Instructor-Facilitated Online Courses

• Instructor-facilitated online courses require weekly participation (i.e., study at your own pace, but meet the weekly requirements).
• Requirements may include:
  • Reading articles and case studies
  • Active engagement in discussion boards sharing your ideas and perspectives
  • Meeting assignment deadlines
  • Completing online quizzes and exams
• You will have 24/7 access to the online course.
• You must complete all requirements before the end date.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

• Each course is paid for separately during course registration.
• Tuition to complete the entire program is approximately $5,000.

Additional Fees

• Learner Services Fee (price dependent on course locations)

Textbooks & Supplies

• Course readings and materials will be supplied.
• If additional books or other materials are required, you will be advised when you are accepted into the program.

Courses In This Program

Core Courses

• INVE-1000 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
• INVE-1001 Introduction to Criminal Law
• INVE-1002 Introduction to Administrative Law
• INVE-1003 Introduction to Investigative Skills and Processes
• INVE-1004 Enhanced Investigative Interviewing
• INVE-1005 Report Writing for Professional Investigators

Elective Courses

• INVE-1006 Application for and Execution of Search Warrants
• INVE-1008 Testifying in Legal Proceedings/Hearings
• INVE-1010 Introduction to Investigative File Management
• INVE-1011 Conducting Internal Investigations
• INVE-1013 Forensic Digital Imaging: Documenting and Presenting Visual Evidence
• CRES-1717 De-escalating Hostility*

*Students looking for more in-depth instruction on dealing with Hostility may wish to register for CRES-1100 Foundations of Conflict Resolution.

Admission Criteria

• This program is open to individuals aged 18 and older, regardless of educational or professional background.

Application Process

1. Complete the program application form via EducationPlannerBC.
2. Submit your application through the Education Planner BC portal. Choose the January–April 2025 intake to begin your studies in May 2025.

Financial Aid and Awards

• Candidates for this program may be eligible for JIBC awards and bursaries, including the JIBC General Student Bursary.
• All students are encouraged to apply.

Program Intakes & Application Deadlines

• Program Intakes: Three intakes per year – September, January, and May
• Application Process: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (continuous intake).
• Application Deadline: Continuous application intake. No application deadline.