Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI® Program
How versatile are your investigative skills?
Investigating criminal behavior involves many different facets. You have to identify the crime scene, look for evidence; including trace evidence, conduct interviews, properly handle and identify evidence, make out different wound types, and even testify in court. Being fluent in these areas attests to your knowledge as an investigator.
Why should you choose the CCI credential?
The Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI® program instructs, measures, and assesses knowledge and competency of investigators in both the public and private sectors. Providing a foundation of forensics basics, this program creates a measure of standardization in the field of investigation. As the National Academy of Sciences' report on the Forensic Sciences reflects, certification for investigators is more crucial than ever before to fill the gaps in the field.
Credential Content
The topics covered in the CCI credential are:
- Investigation types
- Promoting your case
- Sources
- Evidence
- Crime scene processing
- Interrogations and interviews
- Homicide
- Trial
How do I maintain the CCI credential?
Individuals are expected to maintain membership and complete 15 hours of forensic-related continuing education credits per year to maintain their CCI status. The initial CCI course provides 15 CE credits, fulfilling this requirement.
Future CEs may be earned through ACFEI's Executive Summits and/or completing tests for the continuing education articles located in The Forensic Examiner®, provided in our online course catalog.
Steps to becoming a Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI®
Track One
- Meet the eligibility requirements
These requirements must be met in order to apply for the CCI program.
- Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
- At least 18 years of age
- No felony convictions
- A minimum of a two years working experience
- Copy of your drivers license
- Complete the application
The application can be completed online by clicking Apply Now or you may submit it via mail, phone, fax, or email.
- Enroll in the program
Submit payment and register to receive program materials.
- Provide copies of résumé/curriculum vitae
A current résumé/curriculum vitae will be placed in your file.
- Provide copies of any degrees, licenses, certificates, and/or commissions, and two professional references
These documents will attest to your professional standing. Please include any necessary references as well.
- Review the materials once your eligibility has been confirmed.
Materials can be accessed from your online course catalog once you receive your log-in information.
- Successfully pass the CCI exam.
After finishing the exam, you will receive a certificate of completion from ACFEI.
Track Two
- Meet the eligibility requirements
These requirements must be met in order to apply for the CCI program.
- Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
- At least 18 years of age
- No felony convictions
- A minimum of 10 years experience working in an investigative field
- Copy of your drivers license
- Provide copies of résumé/curriculum vitae
A current résumé/curriculum vitae will be placed in your file.
- Provide copies of any degrees, licenses, certificates, and/or commissions, and two professional references
These documents will attest to your professional standing. Please include any necessary references as well.
- Pass the review
At this point ACFEI staff will review your materials and utilize a points system to determine eligibility into the program.
