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InvestigativeCourses.com Catalog (updated 05/06/2024)

Developed by

Dean A. Beers, CLI, CFDI-Expert, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CFDI-SME, CCDI
Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC

We are excited to introduce our CDITC exclusive CFDI Program for Criminal Defense
Investigators! Full details available at www.CertifiedForensicDeathInvestigator.com

The full CFDI Program is a 40-hour system of video courses and reference materials
(approximately 1/3 is the pre-requisite Certificate Course: Equivocal Death / SBI Investigations for PIs
and 2/3 is the new CFDI Program Curriculum)

CFDI Program Course < Click Here > and Curriculum < Click Here >!

This is an introductory course of an advanced investigative specialty in high demand! All materials must be followed to
successfully pass the 150-question course exam (80% or better) to receive the Certificate of Advanced Course Instruction.
This is also a pre-requisite for the Certified Forensic Death Investigator (CFDI) Program.

What is a Certified Forensic Death Investigator (CFDI)?
It is the first of its kind specifically for criminal defense investigations of Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI)!

Developed by Associates in Forensic Investigations and partnered exclusively with the Criminal Defense Investigation
Training Council (CDITC) - two powerful teams in their expertise, joining together to offer the CFDI Program for this
specialized training and certification in Advanced Criminal Defense Investigations.

• Learn to Review and Analyze prosecution discovery and criminal defense evidence specific to Death / SBI.
• Learn the advanced skills of Accident, Suicide & Homicide Deaths or non-fatal SBIs specific to criminal defense.
• Learn the advanced skills of decedent and scene assessment and analysis specific to criminal defense.
• Apply the advanced skills, knowledge and experience to becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Learn how to earn the CFDI-Expert credential as a court endorsed expert consultant.

Death and Serious Bodily Injury (SBI) investigations are Catastrophic Events, and for the Criminal Defense Investigator is
a forensic specialty. Associates in Forensic Investigations and CDITC are dedicated to furthering our profession by
sharing our experiences and expertise. Our education and training never stops – and we congratulate you for elevating
your experience with this CFDI Board Certification. We encourage you to apply, and confirm your qualifications.

Once you have earned your CFDI, you will enhance any Criminal Defense Investigator skills, and all CDITC and other
preeminent certifications and experiences to bring your Criminal Defense Investigations to a new level of advanced
knowledge and skills for the most demanding Criminal Defense Investigations areas – involving Death and Serious Bodily
Injury (SBI) incidents. You will also have unique access to collegial networking and continuing education.

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