WASHINGTON
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
TRAINING
Our state needs more qualified investigators. Start your path to becoming a licensed Private Investigator with our official $250 WA State PI Pre-Assignment Training & Exam — self-paced video training plus a live Zoom session with a certified PI trainer.
Professional Field Experience & Real Cases
Led by Ron Uzeta. Learn not just the legal mandates, but real-world surveillance tactics, legal risks, and business startup insights.
Watch Washington PI Training Introduction
Take a quick minute to learn directly from our YouTube overview about what makes our PI Pre-Assignment Training unique — a practical two-part format with self-paced video training followed by a live Zoom session and the 50-question Washington State Pre-Assignment Exam.
Completed in Two Parts
Complete the first portion on your own schedule, then meet live with a Washington State Certified PI Trainer for review and your exam.
Self-Paced Video Training
After registration and payment, you receive access to the first portion of the course through our online video training. Complete it at your own pace and review the material as needed before scheduling your live session.
Live Zoom Training & Exam
The second portion is a live Zoom session with your instructor to review material, discuss real-world investigative situations, and answer your questions. At the end you take the 50-question Washington State Pre-Assignment Exam, followed by a results review and next steps in the licensing process.
Ready To Assist Your Success
We offer the required 4-hour course followed by lessons from real-life scenarios. Boost your competitive edge and secure your future in private investigation.
Experienced Professionals
Professionals who guide you and provide the information needed to succeed. Years of real experience in investigations, process service, and legal business.
Unique Tutoring Approach
Take notes and return with follow-up questions. Not everything fits into 4 hours, so we allow students to come back with questions as they launch.
Private or Small Groups
Choose the environment that works best for you: 1-on-1 private tutoring or collaborative small group settings (with special $50 group discounts).
Short & Focused Lessons
4 hours broken down into optimal, highly effective modules. Available live in-person in Spokane or live online over Zoom.
What You'll Learn
Master the essentials required by Washington law to apply for your license and conduct legal, ethical investigations.
1. PI Foundations
Understand the private investigation ecosystem, business entity setup, client agreements, and core ethics.
2. Rules & Regulations
Washington state law (RCW 18.165), licensing requirements, liability limits, and legal boundaries.
3. Investigation Techniques
Surveillance strategies, background checks, skip tracing, service of process, and evidence preservation.
Taught By Certified Instructor Ron Uzeta
Based out of Spokane, WA, Ron Uzeta operates Gopher LLC DBA Spokane Legal Services. With years of hands-on experience in surveillance, process serving, and legal support operations, Ron brings real tactical knowledge into the classroom.
Avoid costly legal pitfalls while gathering court-admissible evidence.
In-person at 921 N. Adams St. Ste C in Spokane or live interactive Zoom online.
Ready to Start Your Private Investigation Career?
Enroll today for $250 or register with 2 or more colleagues to save $50 each ($200/person).