Surveillance & Counter Surveillance Mastery

Professional Private Investigator Training Course (Lewis Legal Ltd)

Course Aim

This practical course equips aspiring and working private investigators with the complete skill set needed to plan, execute, and manage professional, lawful surveillance and counter-surveillance operations. Drawing from real-world operational experience, the programme covers pre-surveillance preparation, static and mobile techniques, tracking devices, digital/OSINT methods, team communication, and knowing when to safely abort.

Who This Course Is Aimed At

• Private investigators looking to specialise in surveillance operations
• Police officers and military personnel transitioning to civilian investigation work
• Security professionals and career changers entering the private investigation field
• Anyone wanting to develop advanced observation, planning, and counter-surveillance skills

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Conduct thorough pre-surveillance reconnaissance and planning
• Perform effective static, rural, and mobile surveillance
• Deploy tracking devices lawfully and ethically
• Use Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and digital tools effectively
• Apply counter-surveillance techniques to detect and evade followers
• Communicate professionally in team operations and know when to abort safely
• Maintain strict legal, ethical, and safety standards at all times

Duration & Study Options

• Full-time: Approximately 1 week (intensive study)
• Part-time: 3–4 weeks (10–15 hours per week)
• At your own pace: Flexible, self-directed

The course consists of 9 detailed modules with practical tasks, checklists, and portfolio-building exercises.

CPD Hours

CPD Hours awarded upon successful completion (Lewis Legal Ltd in-house award)

Course Certificate

You will receive the Lewis Legal Ltd Certificate of Completion for Surveillance & Counter Surveillance Mastery.

Important Notes & Disclaimer

All course materials are provided for educational purposes only. Access is personal and non-transferable. Lewis Legal Ltd courses are in-house training programmes and do not confer any nationally accredited qualification or regulated professional status.

Mike Naughton and Lewis Legal Ltd are not solicitors and do not provide legal advice. Students are responsible for complying with all applicable laws (including GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018) in their own jurisdiction. Evidence must always be gathered lawfully. Completion of this course does not authorise any illegal activities.