
Certificate in Professional Investigations (Foundation)


New Zealand’s Leading Investigations Course
C4 offers the only entry level professional investigations training programme in New Zealand specifically designed to meet industry needs.
This certificate is endorsed by:
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New Zealand Institute of Professional Investigators (NZIPI)
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Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA)
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Security Institute of New Zealand (SINZ)
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New Zealand Security Association (NZSA)
“C4 Group’s Professional Investigations course is endorsed by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Investigators (NZIPI) as providing basic skills and knowledge for those beginning a career in investigations. NZIPI will continue to monitor and evaluate this course against current practice and provide advice to ensure that the course reflects best practice in investigations.” – NZIPI
As this course is approved by the Private Security Personnel Licencing Authority, it qualifies as training toward the PI endorsement on a Certificate of Approval (COA).
The certificate is also aligned with the:
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Australian Certificate IV in Investigative Services
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UK Institute of Professional Investigators Level III

Where Can You Apply This Training?
The course prepares learners for work in a variety of investigative fields including:
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Employment investigations
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Fraud and financial inquiries
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Missing persons investigations
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Health and safety incidents
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Internal organisational inquiries
Course content and delivery
This course covers the following modules :
- Professionalism within the industry
- Investigation planning
- Gathering informtion by factual investigation
- Investigations and court preparation
- Locating people and surveillance
This is a fully self-directed online programme with access available for up to 5 months.
Estimated study hours are 2-4 per week.
Fees
Course Fee: $550 (incl. GST) (payable in advance)
📧 Email: admin@c4group.co.nz
📞 Phone: 09 636 7339