URGENT INFORMATION RE: 'CERTIFICATION':
Sadly, it has come to our attention, once again, that
there are people claiming to be "Certified Paranormal Investigators"
who have received their "training" through on-line and
correspondence courses in unconventional studies (not
accredited institutions). These people are not only
an embarrassment to reputable investigators,
but often intentionally misrepresent their true
intentions and charge the client to
perform research and investigations. The founders and
instructors of these 'institutions' should be ashamed of
themselves for taking money for this deliberately deceptive
practice.
PLEASE remember that, in truth, there is
no such thing as a "Certified Paranormal
Investigator." The so-called textbooks required for these
so-called courses are easily obtainable from any library or
bookstore. All of the information received in these
courses (which cost $500 or more) is readily available
for free on the internet, or by contacting other
investigators, reading books, or attending a seminar presented by a
qualified and ethical paranormal group willing to share
their knowledge.
Honorable paranormal investigators do not set a
price for the investigations they perform.
As such, donations or travel-expense reimbursements are greatly
appreciated.
Although there is a great deal of useful information
available on the internet and in books, Paranormal Investigations is
a hands-on field, which cannot be fully learned through an
on-line class, and for which there are no set educational
criteria.
That
being said, read everything you can - but do not believe everything
you read. And, whatever you do, DO NOT pay for a bogus course
that promises to "certify" you in a field for which there is no
certification.