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Cert in Certificat en enquête et renseignement

Université de Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #162 =

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At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, Cert in Certificat en enquête et renseignement is offered as a certificate in Education & Teaching programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,082 per semester (CAD 2,254 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Education & Teaching
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 2,254 / semester
International tuition: CAD 16,082 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This 30-credit certificate is described as the only private-security training recognized by Quebec's Minister of Public Security, and completion allows graduates to apply for an investigation agent permit from the Bureau of Private Security, subject to meeting the Private Security Act's other criteria. Coursework covers the legislative and regulatory framework governing investigations, civil, administrative, and penal investigation law, interview techniques, searches and seizures, forensic science, and an integrative activity built around case studies. The programme is offered full-time or part-time, with day, evening, and weekend courses at the Montreal and Laval campuses. It is delivered by the Faculty of Continuing Education and prepares graduates for careers as private investigators, security agents, municipal inspectors, insurance claims investigators, or government investigators.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission has unlimited capacity. Applicants must satisfy Universite de Montreal's French-language requirement, met by having completed all prior schooling in French, by passing Quebec's Epreuve uniforme de francais, or by achieving a minimum B2 level in listening and reading comprehension on an approved French test taken within 24 months prior to the programme start.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université de Montréal

“Fide Splendet et Scientia”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Certificat en enquête et renseignement award?

Université de Montréal awards a Certificate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in Certificat en enquête et renseignement cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,082 per semester (CAD 2,254 per semester for local students).

Can Cert in Certificat en enquête et renseignement be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université de Montréal.

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