Training
Develop Your Skills with NATIA
Members have overwhelmingly identified NATIA’s training as the #1 benefit of membership, providing hands-on, relevant instruction from the most respected professionals in the technical surveillance and investigative community. Members: find current training opportunities here
Our Members consistently rate NATIA’s training as their top benefit. Each session is designed by and for technical investigators, ensuring immediate real-world application and professional growth.
Cutting-Edge Techniques &
Proven Best Practices.
NATIA offers specialized training to ensure you are equipped with the latest education to stay on the cutting edge of the industry and utilize best practices. NATIA offers over 15 training classes each year throughout the United States and Canada. Topics range from High Voltage Installations to Drone Operator Courses to IP Video Classes.
NATIA offers high quality and high demand training courses, truly setting us apart in the industry. We hope you will join us at a future NATIA event!
We would love to hear what training might interest you that NATIA may not offer. Click the button below to submit your topic ideas to our training team!
NATIA offers three key training pathways—our Annual Training, Certification, & Technology Exhibition, Chapter Meetings, and Specialized Courses. Explore each below to find programs designed to meet your professional needs and qualifications.
Annual Training, Certification, & Technology Exhibition
Annual Training, Certification, & Technology Exhibition is the only event of its kind – offering unparalleled training opportunities and over 150 exhibitors.
MEMBERS: Each summer, NATIA hosts an annual event that includes classroom training, hands-on workshops, and a technology exhibition. In addition, there are many opportunities to network with a wide variety of individuals who are engaged in technical surveillance and specialized support of law enforcement and intelligence gathering agencies, such as the ability to sit for the Certified Technical Investigator exam and earn a CTI designation. NATIA national conferences may only be attended by Members in good standing. If you are not a Member and interested in joining NATIA, please apply using the link at the bottom of this page.
EXHIBITORS: Companies seeking information about exhibiting at Annual Training, Certification, & Technology Exhibition should be aware that all NATIA events are “By Invitation Only.” Potential exhibitors are screened for compatibility with the mission and focus of NATIA’s membership. Would you like more information on the Annual Training, Certification, & Technology Exhibition? If your company’s products or services are aligned with NATIA’s values, we invite you to submit an application to become an approved NATIA vendor using the link below! The information will be evaluated and investigated to determine suitability for exhibiting at future NATIA events.
Specialized Courses
Members have overwhelmingly voted the training offered by NATIA as the #1 Member Benefit
Throughout the year, NATIA conducts training classes in a variety of specialized areas. For example, current offerings include Technical Installations in a High Voltage Environment, IP Video Surveillance, and an Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (Drone) Operator’s course. Training classes may only be attended by NATIA Members in good standing.
Would you like more information on the NATIA Membership? Click the button below to submit your questions to our Membership team!
NOTE: Training classes may only be attended by NATIA members in good standing, and course details and locations are only available to active members.
Chapter Meetings
NATIA Chapters offer training yearly to provide you the opportunity to learn and network with local industry professionals.
NATIA is divided into eight regional chapters. Each chapter holds periodic meetings that include training and a technology exhibition. Chapter events may only be attended by NATIA Members in good standing.
Companies seeking information about exhibiting at a chapter meeting should be aware that all NATIA events are “By Invitation Only.” All approved exhibitor partner companies are invited to register for available regional chapter exhibition opportunities via the NATIA Online Portal.
Would you like more information on the NATIA Membership? Click the button below to submit your questions to our Membership team!

