Private investigators can be found in abundance in every city. However, the reality is that many of these providers are untrained, barely trained, or only partially equipped to handle the demanding nature of this work. Furthermore, clients often have little idea of who they are hiring or the background of these providers. Since the profession is not regulated—similar to journalism—virtually anyone can call themselves a private investigator. Unfortunately, the industry’s reputation has suffered due to the numerous "black sheep" within it. Many providers resort to undercutting prices to secure contracts, which inevitably results in subpar services that fail to meet professional expectations.

The BRILLSTEIN SECURITY ACADEMY aims to counter this trend and has introduced a completely new concept in Europe—a full-fledged two-year study program to become an international private investigator at the highest level. The program sets high standards for participants, expecting exceptional dedication and learning abilities. Each candidate must pass a rigorous entry test to qualify for participation. General knowledge, language skills, and logical reasoning are absolute prerequisites. Additionally, personal backgrounds are thoroughly checked. Annually, this demanding course admits a maximum of 25 participants in Germany, reflecting the market’s needs. The course is designed to provide the highest quality training, enabling participants to conduct advanced international investigations.

Investigations, particularly at the international level, require far more than basic legal knowledge, a shrewd personality, or the ability to interview witnesses and conduct surveillance. Modern international investigations demand scientific expertise in criminology and forensics, thorough legal knowledge, police investigation techniques, advanced computer skills, sophisticated communication abilities, and a deep understanding of economic and business interrelations.

Clients from the corporate sector expect true security specialists with exceptional and multifaceted skills. While traditional tasks like surveillance of unfaithful spouses still exist, the modern world increasingly requires investigative work in the field of international economic crime—a growing market that demands specialized and broad general knowledge. Integrity is also a critical factor. Thus, the BSA's PII certification includes personality assessments, intelligence tests, and extensive background checks. This program provides a comprehensive certificate demonstrating unparalleled training and serves as an exceptional reference for future work, elevating PII graduates far above traditional private investigator training and making them part of an international "elite of private investigators."

Average private investigator training programs are plentiful, but many fail to evaluate participants’ abilities or backgrounds thoroughly. This often results in subpar or even questionable practitioners in the field. A truly high-quality program, equivalent to police academy training, with comprehensive content, depth, intensity, and a guaranteed employment pathway—including opportunities to work during the study period in advanced international investigations—is unique in Europe and offered exclusively here at BSA. Compare the options yourself. Our course is unparalleled in terms of both quality and value.

Modern international investigative work inevitably includes IT-related areas such as data analysis, recovery, and security, as well as research using modern media. Graduates of our program are guaranteed permanent employment opportunities through our own security agency, part of the BRILLSTEIN SECURITY GROUP. This also includes access to international databases, resources, and the extensive BSG network.

The BSA study program, "Professional International Investigator" (PII), is a complete and highly comprehensive course at the pinnacle of this security field. It includes hands-on training, seminars, on-the-job assignments, and culminates in a BSA Bachelor’s or Master’s certification. This is the right step toward a professional and long-term career in the international private security market and an excellent alternative to underpaid jobs in sectors like industrial security or doorman positions. Our instructors, tutors, and course leaders for the PII program are highly qualified investigators with over 30 years of experience in training.