Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade

(CIPCIT) Short Course

Receive unparalleled access to the latest research and expertise in this short course.

We are excited to announce INTERPOL’s collaboration with the University of Portsmouth and the launch of the Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade (CIPCIT) Short Course.

On this unique 12-week distance-learning course, you'll gain a practical and academic understanding of intellectual property (IP) crime and illicit trade.

Delivered by the University of Portsmouth’s Criminal Justice Studies Department, and recognised by INTERPOL, this short course provides unparalleled access to the latest research and expertise in the field of IP crime and illicit trade on a global level.

The course will be conducted twice a year, January and September, book your place now.

Click the "Learn More" button below for more information about the course, tuition fees, and how to book your place.

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Keith Williams Scholarship Fund

You may be eligible for a Scholarship to complete the CIPCIT short course. Click the "Learn More" button below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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2023 Successful Candidates

Successful Scholarship candidates were recognized as part of the 16th International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference, scheduled from 25 to 27 September 2023 in Oslo, Norway.

The Certificate in Intellectual Property Crime and Illicit Trade is a very rich programme as it exposed me to different modules relating to intellectual property, illicit trade, and study skills, which I say has improved my daily work experience.

I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to have a career in illicit markets or intellectual property.

I would like to thank INTERPOL, IIPCIC, UL Standards and Engagement, and the University of Portsmouth for the opportunity.

I will use this knowledge to help my colleagues both in INTERPOL and my home country.

Fortune Madume
INTERPOL Regional Specialized Officer
Keith Williams’ Scholarship Award Recipient
CIPCIT Intake September-December 2023