Fundamentals of Investigation

Required Equipment & Technology:

• Laptop with speakers/microphone
  Note: BIS courses and exams interact best with Windows PC. iOS devices will work but might encounter technical challenges. Tablets have not been tested and may not be compatible.
• Webcam for all online courses
• Working internet browser
  Note: BIS courses and exams interact best when using Google Chrome versus Microsoft Edge or Safari.
• Wi-Fi or direct ethernet cable internet
• Internet connection must support a minimum of 50-100 mbps download speed and 15-25 mbps upload speed.

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Fundamentals of Investigation (FOI) is a foundational course that provides an introductory overview of legally defensible investigations in Alberta’s transportation sector. Participants will work through real-world scenarios and practice the full investigative process. Key topics addressed in this course include:

• Investigative terms and definitions
• Investigation note-taking and biases
• Provincial and federal investigative requirements
• Reporting requirements

FOI has been designed to help entry to intermediate level transportation professionals develop the knowledge and skills to be successful at the following:

• Understanding of key terms
• Understanding the nuances of provincial vs. federal requirements
• Understanding the scope of the investigative process and the order of activities when conducting an investigation
• Writing factual, investigative notes without including personal bias