CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR
ALABAMA PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

PI Education offers online continuing education courses for Alabama private investigators.   Please click here for the Rules and Regulations adopted by the State of Alabama Private Investigation Board.

FAQ’S Regarding Continuing Education for Alabama Private Investigators

In Alabama, licensed private investigators must complete continuing education to renew their license, as regulated by the Alabama Private Investigation Board (APIB). The requirement is 16 hours every 2 years.

Regulatory Board: Alabama Private Investigation Board (APIB)
Total Requirement: 16 hours every 2 years
Credit Breakdown: 2 hours must be Ethics. Up to 8 hours may be completed via self-paced or online coursework (such as through PI Education).
Self-Paced/Asynchronous Online CE Hrs Limit: Limited to 8 of 16 hours (50%).
Notes: CE must be earned during the current two-year licensure period only. Your hours do not carry over to the next renewal period. Because up to half the requirement can be self-paced/online, licensees should plan for at least 8 hours of non-self-study, approved CE as well.
Reporting: No documentation is submitted with renewal unless the licensee is audited. Best practice is to download and keep certificates of completion on file for at least 3 years. Auditing is a regular practice for state licensing boards.

Accepted as a continuing education provider in Alabama.

Why PI Education Is Accepted: Alabama’s rule broadly accepts training from qualified individuals, firms, and institutions that provide PI-related instruction; there is no separate per-course pre-approval process.
Verify: Alabama PI License Renewal Summary | APIB Continuing Education FAQ (PDF)
Source: Ala. Code §34-25B-26; Alabama Admin. Code Ch. 741-X-7; APIB Continuing Education FAQ; apib.alabama.gov