21,412
# OF STUDENTS
100 Hours
DURATION
ONLINE SELF-STUDY
METHOD OF DELIVERY
CERTIFICATION
TYPE OF PROGRAM
Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI)
Certified Experts in Cyber Investigations (CECI's) are the industry’s Most Elite Cyber Investigators that are trained in advanced and state of the art methodologies to identify, investigate and resolve the most complex cybercrimes known to man.
They are simply the Best of the Best! Let me tell you about the program and how to earn your credentials and board certification!
This is an exciting online Professional Board Certification focused on enhancing your skill sets as an "Expert in Cyber Investigations" which takes a blended learning approach of self-study, live interactions, and instructor lead investigative exercises that will help you to learn how to conduct successful cyber investigations with effective new concepts to prosecute the guilty.
We are taking over 25 years of hands-on experience in conducting cyber-investigations from the private, public, and government sectors around the world and sharing with you, our insights into what contributes to success and failures.
This program contains hundreds of hours of online video-based training; online prep review quizzes to prepare you for the final exam, and, of course, the necessary study manuals as well to help you along the way to become highley effective as an expert in cyber investigations.
It does not matter if you are Law Enforcement, Loss Prevention, Fraud, Intelligence, Cyber Security, I.T Security or Private Investigation you will learn a ton of new concepts and investigative methodologies that you can apply immediately to your role and come out on top.
The CECI Training Program Consist of the following 7 Board Certification Program Learnings within the Training.
On successful completion you will earn 7 digital board certifications in total. They are listed below.
1
Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI)
2
Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
3
Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator (CORCI)
4
Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA)
5
Certified Forensic HiTech Investigator (CFHI)
6
Certified Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA)
7
Certified Ecommerce Fraud Investigator (CEFI)
CECI Curriculum
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Get all the program and exam details here
What can this certification do for your career?
Enhance Your Professional Skills
You get to learn from the best of the best within the intelligence and investigative sectors.
Recognition & Credibility
The credential and designation is a game changer for your career. We provide third party validation of your skill sets which are highly recognized within the industry.
New Career Opportunities
Open the door to new career opportunities and promotions.
Increased Compensation
Our certified professionals make over 30% more money than their counterparts without our credentials based on our latest salary survey.
Enhance Your Professional Skills
You get to learn from the best of the best within the intelligence and investigative sectors.
Recognition & Credibility
The credential and designation is a game changer for your career. We provide third party validation of your skill sets which are highly recognized within the industry.
New Career Opportunities
Open the door to new career opportunities and promotions.
Increased Compensation
Our certified professionals make over 30% more money than their counterparts without our credentials based on our latest salary survey.
What's Included?
So what's included when you enroll in this CECI certification training package today?
Official Expert in Cyber Investigations Training Online Program
Official Expert in Cyber Investigations Certification Prep Review Quizzes
Official Expert in Cyber Investigations Certification Digital Study Guide
Official Expert in Cyber Investigations Online Exam License - 1 Year Access
Live Instructor Support During Your Program
Online Proctoring with ProctorU
Digital Graduation Package
Jeremy Jones CDCI, CSMIE, CECI
Former and currently enrolled student Jeremy Jones gives his testimonial review on McAfee Institute.
Why Choose the McAfee Institute
What makes us different than the rest of the certification providers.
Live Instructor Support
You can access live instructor help whenever you need it while taking any of our programs. Both while in the program and after completion.
Lifetime Access
You get lifetime access to our programs and the content for as long as the program exhist.
You dont pay for updates
You never pay for updated versions of our content. Once we make updates to the content it's pushed to you automatically for FREE.
Realworld Applicable Training
Our programs are taught by real-world practitioners in the intelligence and investigative sectors. What we teach can be immediately applied at work on the same day.
Get Started Today, It is quick and easy.
Exam Information
Exam is graded on a pass/fail system by obtaining a 70% or better is considered a passing grade.
The exam is taken online at the convenience of your home or office. It is a closed book exam and is 265 questions. The questions are in a true/false, multiple-choice & scenario-based format.
It is a timed exam, you get 3 hours to complete the exam and you must do so in one sitting.
Once you start the exam you must complete it. You get one attempt to pass the exam. If you fail the exam you must purchase a new exam license to sit for the exam.
You can purchase an exam license here for $450 USD separately to sit for the exam if you don't buy the training bundle.
RENEWALS The cost is $125 for an additional two years and requires proof of completion of 30 CPE credits.
NICCS
The CECI Supports the National Cyber-Security Workforce Framework (Homeland Security) The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework supports the nation’s cybersecurity workforce development efforts.
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides a simple, standardized way to define cybersecurity work across multiple sectors
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides detailed descriptions of types of cybersecurity work, the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for each area, and descriptions of common specialties.
- With this advanced Cyber Intelligence and Investigation training, Students will graduate with the knowledge and skills that employers need
- Colleges can create programs that are aligned with jobs,
- With this Cyber Investigation certification, Employees will have a better-defined career path and opportunities, and
- Policymakers can set standards to promote workforce professionalization.
Eli Wilkerson CECI, CPCI
Former and currently enrolled student Eli Wilkerson gives his testimonial review on McAfee Institute.
FAQs
Frequently questions asked
When does the program start?
Upon Enrollment you can start immediately! You have one year from purchase to complete the final exam. Enjoy unlimited access to the program material and future updates to the course!
I know that if I commit fully and apply what I learn, I’ll get tremendous value. That said, how much time do I need to set aside each week?
If you plan to work through the program to be more effective at work in the quickest and most effective manner, we recommend between 4-6 hours per week to watch the training, complete your assignments and — if you’d like — engage with our mentors and the community. Many of our students go through the program as best they can; pause and return to it as their schedule allows. If you’re not able to carve out that much time at first, don’t worry. You get lifetime access to the training and can easily work at your own pace, on your own schedule. Most of our students have full-time jobs or businesses and families. This experience is designed to stretch you, but it can also be customized to your life. The more focus and dedication you put into the program, the more you’ll get out of it. To be clear, there are no fast or guaranteed results. Advancing your career, credibility, and expertise so that it actually matters is not an 6-week, linear event. This program mirrors the reality of being one of the best cyber intelligence & investigative professionals around the world — it’s intense, time-consuming, demanding and something you’ll work on for the life of your business.
Do I need to attend the CECI at certain times or can I access it any time I want?
You can access the material at your convenience. The core training consists of pre-recorded videos, tutorials, investigative assignments, resources, and worksheets so you can access the materials anytime you want.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention
OR
Associates degree plus six years of experience
OR
High school diploma or equivalency plus seven years of experience.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud, or the like shall be ineligible to become a CECI®. Applicants must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI).
Exam Details
Exam Details Program - is graded on a pass/fail system by obtaining a 70% or better is considered a passing grade. The exam is taken online at the convenience of your home or office. It is a closed book exam and is 265 questions. The questions are in a true/false, multiple-choice & scenario-based format. It is a timed exam, you get 3 hours to complete the exam and you must do so in one sitting. Once you start the exam you must complete it. You get one attempt to pass the exam. If you fail the exam you must purchase a new exam license to sit for the exam.
You can purchase an exam license here for $450 USD separately to sit for the exam if you don't buy the training bundle.
RENEWALS The cost is $125 for an additional two years and requires proof of completion of 30 CPE credits.
Military Benefits
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VR&E Program
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Benefits & G.I. Bill®
This online program is NOT eligible for veterans education benefits/G.I. Bill®. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. > See more here
Are your programs accredited and recognized?
Our programs are accredited by the Missouri Dept. of Education and through NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) an SHRM to issue Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. We are also recognized by the NICCS (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies) and partners with Homeland Security on this endeavor. Our programs are recognized throughout thousands of law enforcement, 500 & 1000 organizations around the world. We have gain industry recognition over the last 5 years as being one of the Fastest Growing Companies on the INC 500. We are #1 in Education & #35 Fastest Growing Companies out of 500 of the top companies around the world. We have also been voted #1 in Illinois as The Best of the Best Places to Work.
Scholarship Programs
Is everything online or do I need to travel?
Your entire program is conducted online from the comfort of your home, office, park, or wherever else you would like to take it.
What if I try this program and it doesn’t work for me — can I get my money back?
Yes. We’re not here to hold anyone hostage. Here’s how our guarantee works. Test drive the 5% of the program within the next 3 days and if you don’t feel this program is right for you — just email our support team, show us your completed coursework and we’ll issue you a fast and complete refund. The reason we ask for your completed course work is simple. We only want to work with people who are truly committed to taking massive, consistent action and using the ideas and strategies to create real change. We devote a tremendous amount of time, energy and human resources into our students in this program, so it’s vital that you’re as committed to taking action as we are to supporting your success.
Can I use GI Bill for this program?
Yes, you can. If you would like to use GI Bill, Voc Rehab or Exam Reimbursement with the VA please open a chat with us below as we can help with the process.