What is Private Investigation?

Private Investigation deals with the investigation and furnishing of information, searching for people and property, as well as the conducting of surveillance. A Private Investigator can work in their private capacity or for the benefit of an external client.

Why should I study the Short Course Certificate in Private Investigation?

The services of Private Investigators play a vital role in society today. Corporations, lawyers and individuals have been making use of Private Investigators since 1682!

Please see very important information regarding the private investigations industry at the end of this page.

Course Structure

In order to complete the Short Course Certificate in Private Investigation, students must complete all of the following Subjects:

Orientation Subject

• College SA Orientation Pack

• Report Writing (2 Modules)

• Introduction to Private Investigation (2 Modules)

• Surveillance (1 Modules)

• Intelligence (1 Modules)

• Entrepreneurship: Start your own PI business (2 Modules)

For a DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE, please click here.

Is the Short Course Certificate in Private Investigation the right qualification for you?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the Short Course Certificate in Private Investigation is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.

1. Are you interested in a career as a Private Investigator?

2. Do you want to learn more about the history of the Private Investigation profession?

3. Do you want to learn more about surveillance techniques?

4. Do you want to learn more about Intelligence gathering?

5. Do you see yourself starting a Private Investigation business?

6. Do you want to learn more about starting up a Private Investigation business?

7. Would you like to learn more about how to write up an investigative report?

8. Do you like to solve problems?

9. Are you interested in studying a course with a College that will provide you with support every step of the way?

10. Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in Private Investigation?

If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the Short Course Certificate in Private Investigation is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

Other courses you may be interested in

College SA Short Course Certificate in Cyber Crime Investigation College SA Short Course Certificate in Accident Scene Investigation College SA Short Course Certificate in Criminal Justice College SA Short Course Certificate in Security Risk Management College SA Short Course Certificate in Corporate Investigation College SA Short Course Certificate in Trauma support and counselling National Certificate in Investigating Fraudulent Documents National Certificate in Forensic Biology & DNA National Certificate in Crime Scene Reconstruction National Certificate in General Investigation (Policing) National Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation National Certificate in Disciplinary Investigations National Certificate in Investigative Auditing National Certificate in Family Violence, Child Protection & Missing Persons

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.

Assessment and Award

All Students are required to complete Tactics for Winning, and also, to pass all the Multiple Choice Assignments. A pass is any mark of 50% or higher.

On completion of the Short Course Certificate: Private Investigation, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from College SA and Strategic Investigations and Seminars.

Click here to read more about Strategic Investigations and Seminars.

Interested? Want to find out more?

If you would like to find out more about the Private Investigation Certificate fill in this short form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.

Very Important Information

If you wish to open a business in the Private Investigation Industry, please contact the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) at info@psira.co.za. The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) will be able to assist you with licensing or any other queries related to the Private Investigation Industry.

This Private Investigation Course is classified as a purely informational course, which means that the content provides information that can be useful to enhance the understanding of the topic. However, this course does not meet the requirements set by Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) and you need to make enquiries directly to this body for more information.

There are Investigative Courses and Qualifications available for Corporate Investigators as they do not fall under the same umbrella as the Private Investigators.

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