Master advanced digital investigation techniques and earn a nationally recognized credential that proves your expertise across federal, state, and private sectors.
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Eligible for military & government credentialing assistance
Select certification programs may be eligible for use with military and government credentialing or tuition assistance benefits, subject to agency and individual eligibility requirements. Participation does not imply endorsement by any agency.
State & Federal Regulatory Approvals
State Regulatory Certification
Certified by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. McAfee Institute is certified to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development under 6 CSR 10-5.010.
Federal Framework Alignment
Listed Training Provider — NICCS Education & Training Catalog.
McAfee Institute is a listed training provider in the NICCS Education & Training Catalog, operated by CISA. Select courses are mapped to the NIST NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity.
Law Enforcement Continuing Education
Approved for Missouri POST CLEE credit.
This program is approved by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program for Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) credit. Officers should confirm acceptance with their licensing agency.
Board certification programs: Students must submit all course quizzes, score 70% or better on all sections of the course and obtain a 70% or better on the final online examination, and submit proof eligibility up completion of your exam application. All fees must be paid in full. Upon successful completion of your program, the McAfee Institute will issue your board certification. Students who successfully complete the program before meeting the eligibility will be put into a holding pattern until the eligibility is met at which time the credentials will be issued.
Completion of training does not guarantee employment, promotion, security clearance eligibility, or acceptance by any agency or third party.
Achieve credentials in Cyber Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Organized Retail Crime, Social Media Intelligence, eCommerce Fraud, and Forensic HiTech Investigation.
Learn investigative playbooks used by top agencies, attribution, threat modeling, and covert intelligence collection.
Practice with simulated cases and tools that mirror field conditions so you graduate job-ready.
Build cases with legally defensible evidence handling, chain-of-custody best practices, and prosecution-ready reporting.
Learn to design and run a cyber intelligence program, from SOPs to team structure and metric-driven reporting.
This program is mapped to measurable performance objectives used for academic review, assessment alignment, and continuous improvement.
Explain advanced investigative principles across cyber, intelligence, and digital evidence domains.
Apply investigative playbooks and forensic practices in simulated complex cases.
Lead and document expert-level cyber investigations across multiple investigative disciplines.
Real feedback from professionals who've completed this program
“Class act, staff cares and is willing to offer the help needed to get your through your course!”
Patrick S.
Verified Graduate
“Well even with all of my experience and expertise it was great participating in this course to enhance my knowledge through a multitude of dicisplines. More importantly I have a great understanding of conducting and working with this environment especially within a global prespective.”
Stephen L.
Verified Graduate
“Excellent and relevant curiculum”
Marc-Roger G.
Verified Graduate
“Very expensive”
Mani
Verified Graduate
“It was a thorough and lengthy course covering a lot of ground. I found it very interesting and it led indirectly to teaching cybercrime investigation at my college.”
Terence I.
Verified Graduate
“My experience was very good the course was put together very well.”
Martin S.
Verified Graduate
The certification is designed for the working roles below. Eligibility is reviewed at enrollment.
Active & Veteran Law Enforcement
Expand into cyber casework with advanced investigative tools, courtroom-ready evidence handling, and tactical expertise.
Intelligence Professionals
Sharpen OSINT, counterintelligence, and covert-investigation skills to detect threats before they escalate.
Fraud & Financial Investigators
Master eCommerce fraud detection, trace illicit transactions, and build prosecutable cases.
Corporate Security & Incident Responders
Strengthen incident response, threat hunting, and internal investigation capabilities.
Specialized Investigators (organized crime, retail loss, counterintelligence)
Gain cyber skills to extend investigative reach and accelerate case resolution.
43 modules · 347 lessons of structured coursework, board-aligned and tested in the final exam.
Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI): Your All-in-One Cybercrime Mastery. Become the expert organizations rely on to uncover, prevent, and solve digital crimes. The Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI) program brings together six industry-recognized certifications into one powerful credential, giving you the most complete training in cyber intelligence, counterintelligence…
One enrollment includes the full course library, the official manual, the proctored exam license, and your board credential on completion.
Self-pay · Military / Gov COOL · Employer-funded
Scholarship applied. For self-paying students only — not valid for employer-funded, team, or military procurement enrollments.
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Need financial help? — available for self-paying students demonstrating financial need.
Scholarship price available for qualified individual students only.
Not valid for employer-funded, organizational, team, Military / Gov COOL, or third-party paid enrollments.
McAfee Institute trains military, law enforcement, and investigative professionals. Eligibility reflects that. Verification is the reason the credential carries weight in the field.
Any one of the qualifying paths below. Experience must be in investigations, law enforcement, criminal justice, military, or similar fields with direct criminal investigation or intelligence responsibilities.
Bachelor's or higher
+ 4 years experience
Associate's degree
+ 6 years experience
HS diploma or equivalent
+ 7 years experience
Relevant fields include investigations, law enforcement, criminal justice, military, and/or another similar field with direct criminal investigation and/or intelligence responsibilities.
Because McAfee Institute trains military, law enforcement, and investigative professionals, eligibility requires conduct consistent with positions of public trust. You are not eligible to enroll or earn certification if you:
Have been convicted of any felony, or are currently charged with (pending) any felony.
McAfee Institute is a U.S.-based institution serving a primarily U.S. professional audience. International enrollments may be subject to additional review, identity verification, professional affiliation verification, and compliance screening. Applicants located in certain countries or regions, or associated with restricted persons or entities under U.S. law, may be ineligible for enrollment.
Applicants must disclose criminal history as requested during enrollment. McAfee Institute may verify eligibility through documentation and/or a background check when required by a program component, partner environment, exam vendor, or when reasonably necessary to protect program integrity. Disclosures are required to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Any material falsification or omission is grounds for denial of admission, removal from the program, and/or denial of certification.
Completion of training does not guarantee employment, promotion, security clearance eligibility, or acceptance by any agency or third party.
One credential. Three eligibility paths. Pick yours.
The full credential for working professionals.
Complete curriculum, mentorship, and proctored exam included.
Same program, same exam, same credential. Open to anyone with a Bachelor's degree, no work experience required.
Designed for those entering the field who don't yet meet the Certification's experience requirements.
For experienced practitioners ready to validate without taking the training.
Standalone exam — does not include curriculum, study materials, or mentorship.
Join a comprehensive professional development platform designed exclusively for law enforcement, intelligence, and investigation professionals.
Engage with verified professionals in law enforcement and intelligence
Access career opportunities not listed elsewhere
Automatic continuing professional education credit management
Connect with federal agents and industry leaders
Join private discussion groups with peers
Articles, whitepapers, tools and more
15 years building credentials for the professionals who actually do the work. CAIIE was developed alongside practitioners from federal, state, and corporate investigation teams.
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Professional-level cyber intelligence certification covering threat intelligence, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis. Develop skills in cyber threat hunting, intelligence reporting, and strategic cyber intelligence operations. The Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP) program is a transformative journey into the world of cyber intelligence. Designed for professionals in intelligence, law enforcement, and investigations, CCIP provides cutting-edge skills to identify, investigate, and neutralize cyber threats. This certification prepares you to protect corporate assets, government agencies, and institutions from increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals.With real-world case studies, advanced social media investigation techniques, and deep web exploration, CCIP ensures you’re equipped to tackle the most pressing digital threats. The curriculum aligns with the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework, setting you up for in-demand roles and fast-tracked career advancement.
Specialized training in cryptocurrency forensics, blockchain analysis, and crypto-related crime investigation. Learn to trace cryptocurrency transactions, investigate crypto fraud, and analyze blockchain evidence. The Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI) program is the industry’s first and only dedicated board certification for cryptocurrency investigations. With cybercriminals increasingly leveraging digital currencies to obscure their tracks, the demand for skilled cryptocurrency forensic investigators has never been higher. Designed for professionals in law enforcement, intelligence, cybersecurity, and private investigations, CCFI delivers unmatched expertise in tracing cryptocurrency transactions, identifying criminal activities, and building cases for prosecution.CCFI covers every facet of cryptocurrency forensics, from understanding blockchain technology and Bitcoin transactions to dissecting complex money laundering schemes. Through a blend of immersive video tutorials, real-world case studies, live investigative exercises, and one-on-one instructor support, you’ll gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for today’s digital investigative landscape.
Foundational certification in digital currency investigation and cryptocurrency tracking. Learn the basics of blockchain technology, crypto investigations, and digital asset tracing for law enforcement.The Certified Digital Currency Investigator (CDCI) program is the industry’s first and only dedicated board certification for digital currency investigations. With cybercriminals increasingly leveraging digital currencies to obscure their tracks, the demand for skilled digital forensic investigators has never been higher. Designed for professionals in law enforcement, intelligence, cybersecurity, and private investigations, CDCI delivers unmatched expertise in tracing cryptocurrency transactions, identifying criminal activities, and building cases for prosecution.CDCI covers every facet of cryptocurrency forensics, from understanding blockchain technology and Bitcoin transactions to dissecting complex money laundering schemes. Through a blend of immersive video tutorials, real-world case studies, live investigative exercises, and one-on-one instructor support, you’ll gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for today’s digital investigative landscape.
Are you ready to take your career to new heights as a formidable Cyber Intelligence Investigator? The Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII) program by McAfee Institute presents the ultimate journey into the realm of cyber intelligence. Equip yourself with the skills to protect corporate assets, institutions, and government entities against relentless cyber threats.
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