McAfee Institute

Founded in 2010, the McAfee Institute is a professional certification and training organization focused on the intelligence and investigative sectors.[3]

By 2018, the McAfee Institute has grown to offer several industry board certifications.[4] The Governing Board[5] of McAfee Institute oversees the certification affairs of the organization, contributes to the global standards of our certifications and helps to institute policy and actions by the membership during meetings or by ballot. The Governing Board consists of experts in Federal, Local & State law enforcement, Intelligence, loss prevention, cybersecurity & private investigation from around the globe.

McAfee Institute's is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.[6]

McAfee Institute has been in various news and media over the years and received several awards including Insight Success,[7] 2021 Nations Best and Brightest Companies to work for,[8] and Inc 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies.[9]

The McAfee Institute has partnered with the Department of Homeland Securities' National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies and is listed on their site as a provider of professional certifications in this space.[10][11]

McAfee Institute is certified to operate with the Missouri Department of Education as a proprietary school.[12] The central focus of the proprietary school certification program is consumer protection. This is accomplished through the establishment of standards for school operation and monitoring of those operations to ensure students are treated in a fair and equitable manner and receive education and training consistent with the published objectives of the instructional programs and the school.

McAfee Institute is a CPE Sponsor with the National Registry of CPE Sponsors[13] is a program offered by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) to recognize CPE program sponsors who provide continuing professional education (CPE) programs in accordance with nationally recognized standards.

McAfee Institute programs are approved for POST continuing education credits with the following POST. Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training[14] (CLEE)

McAfee Institute is recognized by SHRM[15] to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

McAfee Institute exams are approved for reimbursement through the VA[16] if you are eligible. There is no limit to the number of exams you may take, or number of times you may take the same exam. And, VA will pay for exams even if you fail them.

McAfee Institute Certifications are approved for Credentialing Assistance (ARMY COOL,[17] NAVY COOL, DOD COOL,[18] MARINES COOL, COAST GUARD COOL[19]).

The teaching faculty is led by Michael Stamps (RET CHIEF) and organized into three different levels: Independent Certified Instructors, Adjunct Instructors, & Senior Instructors. Our Adjunct Instructors include Todd Hixson, Michelle Stewart, Amanda Markham, Todd Soong, Robert McKone II, Michael Orme, James "JJ" Davis, Connie Johnson, Karla Mastracchio, Derek Kingsbury, Raven Hicks, Charles Kwezera, Dr. Michele Giampolo, Jody O'Guinn, Tim Matthews, Daryl May.

The institute provides following certifications:[20]

• Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI)
• Certified Criminal Profiler (CCP)
• Certified in Open-source intelligence (C|OSINT)
• Certified All-Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP)
• Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI)
• Certified Digital Currency Investigator (CDCI)
• Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
• Certified Cyber Intelligence Investigator (CCII)
• Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA)
• Certified Organized Retail Crime Investigator (CORCI)
• Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHTI)
• Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE)
• Social Media Intelligence Analyst (SMIA)
• Certified Workplace Violence & Threat Specialist (WVTS)
• Certified Professional Criminal Investigator (CPCI)
• McAfee Institute Certified Instructor (MICT)
• Certified Executive Leader (CEL)

Retired Credentials for 2018

• Certified Forensic Hi-Tech Investigator (CFHI) | Retired
• Certified eCommerce Fraud Investigator (CEFI) | Retired
• Certified Cyber Threat Forensic Investigator (CTFI) | Retired

The Governing Board of McAfee Institute oversees the certification affairs of the organization, contributes to the global standards of our certifications and helps to institute policy and actions by the membership during meetings or by ballot. The Governing Board consists of some of the world's best in Federal, Local & State Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Loss Prevention, Cyber Security & Private Investigation from around the globe.[21]

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