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Professional Investigations (Foundation)

Your first step toward a career in investigative services.

 

Are you curious, methodical, and have a sharp eye for detail? Do you enjoy solving problems and working discreetly behind the scenes? C4 Group’s Professional Investigations (Foundation) course introduces you to the fundamentals of working as a Professional Investigator, a role that’s increasingly in demand across law, insurance, government, corporate and private sectors.
This course is ideal for individuals looking to gain recognised training in the field and prepare for a career uncovering facts, gathering evidence, and contributing to the resolution of complex matters.

New Zealand’s Leading Investigations Course

 

C4 offers the only Professional Investigations training programme in New Zealand specifically designed to meet industry needs at entry level.

Endorsed by:

  • New Zealand Institute of Professional Investigators (NZIPI)

  • Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA)

  • Security Institute of New Zealand (SINZ)

  • 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

Because this course is recognised by the PSPLA, it qualifies as training toward the PI category for a Certificate of Approval (COA).

It’s also aligned with the:

  • Australian Certificate IV in Investigative Services

  • UK Institute of Professional Investigators Level III

And is a pathway to:

  • C4’s Professional Investigations Certificate (Advanced)

  • ASIS/ACFE international certification

  • New Zealand Diploma in Security (Level 6) – Professional Investigations

Where Can You Apply This Training?

 

The course prepares learners for work in a variety of investigative fields, including:

  • Criminal investigations

  • Fraud and financial inquiries

  • Criminal defence research

  • Missing persons investigations

  • Health and safety incidents

  • Internal organisational inquiries

Authentic, Industry-Led Training

 

All instructors have extensive national and international experience in policing and investigations, and are Licensed Private Investigators themselves. This ensures your learning is practical, credible, and grounded in real-world investigative work.

Delivery & Price

 

  • Mode: Online

  • Course Fee: $550 (incl. GST)

📧 Email: admin@c4group.co.nz
📞 Phone: 09 636 7339