The Certified Private Investigator (CPI) is a professional designation awarded to successful candidates upon passing a certification examination offered by the Institute. This professional designation is ideal for those persons already working in the security services industry whose duties involve some aspects of special investigations. Candidates under this course are encouraged to apply for the Private Investigator's Licence issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act (Zimbabwe) or granted by an authority in one's area of jurisdiction. The course is offered through blended learning as well as distance learning.