The most sought-after certification in the industry for those professionals in law enforcement wanting to elevate their career to the next level with an emphasis on human trafficking.

The Board Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHTI®) designation is awarded to Human Trafficking practitioners who have proven expertise and proficiency in human trafficking investigation management, intelligence gathering, digital evidence collection, interview, and interrogation, developing reports and testimony to validate findings. The CHTI® is evidence of an expert skill set in Human Trafficking investigations.

This is the most sought-after certification in the industry for those professionals in law enforcement wanting to elevate their career to the next level with an emphasis on human trafficking. The CHTI® credential is the premier credential in the industry and is taught by world-class professionals which will teach you everything you need to know to be highly effective in combating the global issue of human trafficking.

The CHTI credential is tough and demanding, but fun to study for. You will learn and grow with this phenomenal certification program which will keep you on the edge of your seat and even better yet, it's all online. There are no boring theory lectures here. It's all how-to-based tutorials, videos, and personal mentorship which helps you to actually utilize the learning's coming from the training program and be highly effective in your organization and/or agency as you progress. Begin today on the exciting adventure of becoming one of the elite, a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHTI).

• Welcome to CHTI
• What is Human Trafficking?
• Dynamics of Human Trafficking
• Signs of Human Trafficking
• How to Investigate Human Trafficking
• Effective Cyber Investigations & Intelligence Gathering
• Exploring the Deep Web
• Legal Assistance and Visa Provisions Under Federal Law
• Collaboration Between Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement
• Victim Support
• Federal Laws
• CHTI final exam

DOWNLOAD THE SYLLABUS BELOW

Want to learn more about the CHTI? Within this program, you are going to discover cutting-edge techniques and real-world training in Human Trafficking and position yourself as an industry-recognized expert after the completion of this incredible Certification Program. Download the complete syllabus here.

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 200 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 $997 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 25 CPE credits. 

Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of experience in fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and/or loss prevention

OR 
Associates degree plus two years of experience as stated above
OR
High school diploma or equivalency plus four years of experience as stated above 

In addition, 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 CHTI®. Applicant must provide a copy of the certified transcript of education ONLY if using a college degree rather than an experience to qualify. The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed criminal background check. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator.

What if I do not meet the eligibility requirements?

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements above that's OK! We offer a qualified program where you can get the same great training and earn a "Qualified" credential. Then when you meet the eligibility all you need to do is return and purchase the Certified Exam License to sit for the exam and earn your "Certified" credential. (Click image below for more information)

What if I don’t want to attend the training program. Can I just sit for the exam?

You do not need to attend our training programs to sit for the board exam. 

If you are interested in sitting for the exam only to become a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHTI), you may obtain an exam license to do so. Exam licenses are valid for one year after purchase. Click the image below to purchase. 

If you are interested in the Human Trafficking Investigator training only, you may do so by enrolling in the Qualified Human Trafficking Investigator (Q|HTI) program. Upon completion of the Qualified Human Trafficking Investigator (Q|HTI) training program, you will receive a certificate of completion. Click the image below to find out more.