Louisiana Private Investigator Licensing Examination Prep
On-Demand CourseCourse Overview
A complete online study course in Louisiana private investigator law. Ten modules, 119 lessons, 315 practice questions with full explanations, two 50-question practice exams, and audio lessons throughout, all built on the current Louisiana statutes and Board rules. Independent study course, not Board approved.
What's Included
- • 0 hours of comprehensive training
- • Professional certification upon completion
- • Access to course materials
Learning Objectives
- • Explain the role and authority of the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners
- • Identify what counts as private investigation under Louisiana law and who is exempt
- • Distinguish between the agency, individual, and apprentice licenses
- • Describe the qualifications, application steps, fees, and exam and retake rules
- • Explain apprentice duties and the responsibilities of the supervising investigator
- • Describe license renewal and the Board's continuing education requirement
- • Identify the grounds for discipline, the hearing process, and the penalties for violations
- • Apply Louisiana recording, privacy, stalking, and tracking device laws to investigative work
- • Explain why an investigator must never present as law enforcement
- • Identify which records a Louisiana investigator can and cannot lawfully obtain
Course Content
Course Overview
- • How the course is organized
- • How to use the practice questions and the Numbers Page
- • Certificate of Completion requirements
The Board and Its Authority
- • Who regulates private investigators in Louisiana
- • What the Board can and cannot do
- • How the Board enforces the law
Who Needs a License
- • What counts as private investigation
- • Exemptions under Louisiana law
- • Agency, individual, and apprentice licenses
Qualifying and Applying
- • Experience requirements and which license they apply to
- • The application and background check
- • Fees, the exam, and retakes
Apprentices and Supervision
- • What an apprentice may and may not do
- • Duties of the supervising investigator
Keeping Your License
- • Annual renewal
- • The Board's continuing education course
Discipline and Penalties
- • Grounds for discipline
- • Notice, hearings, and appeals
- • Fines and criminal penalties
Recording, Privacy, and Tracking
- • One-party consent recording
- • Stalking and the licensed investigator
- • The tracking device law
Professional Conduct and Records
- • Never presenting as law enforcement
- • Driver records under federal law
- • State criminal history
Practice Exams
- • Practice Exam One (50 questions)
- • Practice Exam Two (50 questions)
Your Instructor
Catherine D. Flowers
Catherine D. Flowers is the Founder and Director of Training at PI Leadership Academy. She has more than 27 years of experience as a licensed private investigator and owns Cat's Eye Private Investigations in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a retired Raleigh Police Department officer and a former commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps. She was featured on the cover of PI Magazine and speaks at private investigator association conferences, including NCAPI and FALI. She builds licensing study courses for private investigators in states across the country, and her teaching focuses on explaining what each rule is, why it exists, and what it means for your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course replace the 40-hour course Louisiana requires?
No. Louisiana requires a Board-approved 40-hour Basic Private Investigator Preparatory course before you can be licensed. This course is independent study you can take before or alongside that class.
Is this course approved by the Louisiana Board?
No. This is an independent study course. It is not approved by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners.
Will this course guarantee that I pass the exam?
No course can guarantee a passing score. This course teaches the law and rules the exam is based on and gives you practice questions to test your understanding. How you do on the exam depends on your own study and preparation.
Are the practice questions the same as the real exam?
No. The Board's exam questions are confidential. Our practice questions are original and written to teach and review Louisiana law. They may differ from the real exam in style and difficulty.
How much does the Louisiana exam cost?
At the time this course was written, the exam fee was $100 and a retake was $50. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount with the Board when you apply.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. The course works on any phone, tablet, or computer, 24 hours a day.
How long do I have access?
30 days from enrollment.
What do I get when I finish?
A Certificate of Completion from PI Leadership Academy. It is a record of your professional development, not a state license or credential.