Welcome to the Track Two Certification Program


Program Fee:

One time payment of $1,500


To enroll in this program, please select "IEC-C: Certification Program Registration", below, and login to make your purchase and begin. 


The goal of this Certificate program is to empower you to evidence successful completion of training in the knowledge and skills needed to obtain an entry level position in the Investigative industry.



Welcome to the Track Two Certification Program Registration Page


Program Fee:

One time payment of $1,500


This is the enrollment page for the IECOIT Certificate of Professional Investigation online training program.


Upon successful payment using this enrollment page, student will automatically be enrolled in all program courses and exams.


The goal of this Certificate program is to empower you to evidence successful completion of training in the knowledge and skills needed to obtain an entry level position in the Investigative industry.

The Program consists of ten classes designed to equip you to work in the field. The first five courses that you need to complete are:

IEC100C: Foundations of Professional Investigation
IEC101C: Interviews and Statements
IEC102C: Criminal Investigation
IEC103C: Background/Due Diligence
IEC105C: Ethics
IEC-C-ME: Midterm Exam

You will need to pass the Mid-term Exam with a grade of 80% or higher. You will be allowed to retake the test, once, if you do not reach the minimum score after you review the classes. Once you pass the exam you will take the remaining five classes:

IEC104C: Skip Tracing/Locates
IEC106C: Report Writing
IEC107C: Surveillance
IEC108C: Legal Investigation
IEC200C: Fraud Investigation
IEC-C-FE: Final Exam

You will need to pass the Final Exam on those five classes after the Mid-term Exam, again, with a grade of 80% or higher to complete the requirements to obtain the Certificate.

It is noted that to complete the "IEC107C: Surveillance" class you will be required to submit three edited surveillance videos and written Surveillance Reports following the three separate surveillance assignments as outlined by the Surveillance Instructor.


*** Upon student's graduation and receipt of the program Certificate, the Administrators of the IECOIT Program, including Rory J McMahon, will assist the student in obtaining an entry level job in the field. Please email or contact Rory.

*** DISCLAIMER - Some states, such as Florida, require successful completion of their own proprietary, fee-based training to obtain its licensing as a private investigator or other related occupation. The IECOIT programs will not substitute for the State required training however offers the “boots on the ground” skill sets to become proficient in the field.

Video Lecture 1 - Mr. McMahon provides an overview of the Investigative Industry, including job outlook and earning potential. He describes the skills and attributes needed; and the various types of cases worked. He ten describes Sources of Information and Public Records, including online databases, used by Investigators. Session ends with an overview of the Internet and World Wide Web, which have changed the work of the PI.

Video Lecture 2 – McMahon provides a full examination of conducting Pre-Employment, or Applicant Investigations. Students will also be required to conduct a background search.

Video Lecture 3 – McMahon provides an overview of Domestic Investigations, which include: Asset, Custody, Fidelity, and Cohabitation Investigations. He ends with a case study and copies of Activity Reports.

Students will also be able to download PDF’s of the PowerPoint presentations used in the Lectures, as well as a digital copy of Mr. McMahon’s latest book: Guide to Professional Investigation.

This course will teach you about conducting Interviews, Interrogations and Taking Statements. Tom Bailey, CLI is one of the outstanding young Investigators with 15 years of experience working for one of the most prominent Legal Investigative firms in Philadelphia. He will teach you how to conduct these activities from the perspective of a Legal Investigator and what is needed to obtain successful results whether it is a criminal defense case. Civil lawsuit or any other case where interviews are needed.

Video Lecture 1 – McMahon provides an overview of the criminal investigative process; methods of Investigation; phases of the Investigation; elements of a crime; use of Informants; & rules of evidence.
McMahon then describes various state and federal law enforcement agencies, documenting the crime scene and ending with Investigative Tools.

Video Lecture 2 – McMahon provides an overview of Terrorism and the government’s approach to investigating and prosecuting terrorists.
Video Lecture 3 – McMahon provides a case study of the infamous Liberty City 7 in which he worked as a Defense Investigator.

Video Lecture 4 – McMahon describes in detail a Homicide Investigation he conducted in Savanna GA. The case involved gangs and is still unsolved.

Students will also be able to download PDF’s of the PowerPoint presentations used in the Lectures, as well as a digital copy of Mr. McMahon’s latest book: Guide to Professional Investigation.
Video Lecture 1 – McMahon provides an overview of the Art of the Background Investigation; use on Database Resources and public records and the limitations on searches. It ends with a Background assignment for the students.

Video Lecture 2 – McMahon provides an overview on conducting Due Diligence Investigations. He also assigns students do a search on him.

Video Lecture 3 – McMahon provides a detailed description on Restrictions on Records, including legislation which extremely hampers the Investigator ability to obtain needed information.

Students will also be able to download PDF’s of the PowerPoint presentations used in the Lectures.

Video Lecture 1 – Tom Bailey provides an in depth overview of Ethics for the Professional Investigator including:

Investigative Ethics; Business Conduct; 12 Critical

Questions for Ethical Decisions; Investigative Ethics;

Confidentiality; Privacy; Scope of Work; Truth; Advocacy;

Promoting Education; Business Conduct; Avoiding Conflicts Of Interest;

Fair Representation to Clients; Treatment of Competitors; & Legal Issues.


Video Lecture 2 – Tom presents several scenarios that each student is asked to answer that shows the potential grey areas that today’s Professional Investigator may confront and have to resolve. He then provides sample answers from HIS perspective as someone in the field with 15+ years of experience. But there may be no 100% right answer. He invites your input and perspective.

Course includes a printed copy of Code of Professional Conduct by Kitty Hailey, CLI.

Please provide the address to which you want the book sent. If you wish, Kitty will sign the book to you. Please indicate how you would like her to address it.

IEC 105 – 7 Credits

You are required to pass this Mid-term Exam with a grade of 80% or higher. You will be allowed to retake the test, once, if you do not reach the minimum score after you review the classes.

This Class is taught by Tom Bailey, CLI. He will cover in great detail: Skip Tracing (ST) Basics; The Process; Researching Public Records; ST Resources; Searching Financial & Business Records; ST Tools; Public Records Searches; Private Sources of Information; Finding Hidden Assets; Searching Social Media & Sample Database Reports. IEC 104 – 3 Credits

This Class is taught by Tom Bailey, CLI. He will cover:

The Purpose and Preparation; Fundamentals; Characteristics of a Good Report; How to Write Reports; & Samples of Various Types of Reports used by Investigators. 

IEC 106 – 3 credits

Video Lecture 1Matt Hines gives a description of his background. He also provides an overview of his observations about conducting surveillance in general and a description of the distinct types of surveillance cases you will encounter.

Video Lecture 2

Matt provides a full examination of video techniques and equipment; writing various types of surveillance reports and then gives you the required surveillance assignment: three 2-hour surveillances on a target followed by submission of a Surveillance video and edited video of the subject leaving and return to their vehicle.

Video Lecture 3 – Matt provides an overview of the best methods for conducting surveillances, the rules to follow and the tricks of the trade. Students will also be able to learn from the lessons that he has learned, both the successes and failures.

Video Lecture 1 – McMahon provides an overview of Legal Investigations including: Structure of the US Constitution; Bill of Rights; Criminal & Civil Procedure; Civil Trials; Components of Criminal Offenses; descriptions of Arrest Requirements and a detailed description about Trials.

McMahon then goes on to explore different types of Legal cases and how they are investigated. He ends with tips on conducting record searches in legal cases.

Video Lecture 2 – McMahon provides an overview of Investigations in the Workplace. He then provides a look at several cases that he worked.

Video Lecture 3 – McMahon presents information about the Investigator as Witness, and/or Testifying in Court, Depositions and Hearings.

Students will also be able to download PDF’s of the PowerPoint presentations used in the Lectures, as well as a digital copy of Mr. McMahon’s latest book: Guide to Professional Investigation.
Video Lecture 1 – McMahon provides a comprehensive overview of fraud investigations including Financial & Corporate Fraud; Audit Trails; Fraud Detection; Economic Crime Schemes; Credit Card Fraud; Federal & state statutes regulating fraud and conducting Fraud Investigations.

Video Lecture 2 – McMahon provides a Case Study of all the different types of cases and criminals that he has investigated during the course of his 45+ year career as a Fraud Investigator. Included are some notorious fraudsters whose exploits were described in books.

Video Lecture 3 – McMahon provides a comprehensive guide to conducting Asset and Net Worth Investigations using cases that he worked.

Students will also be able to download PDF’s of the PowerPoint presentations used in the Lectures, as well as a copy of Mr. McMahon’s latest book: Fraud Investigation, 3rd Edition.


You are required to take this Final Exam on the previous five classes and must score 80% or higher to complete the requirements to obtain the Certificate.