Third St and Chitepo, Harare, Zimbabwe
Security & Investigation

SPECISS SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE

SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE

Programme overview

About this course

Embark on a career in the intriguing world of security.

Set yourself up for promotion by demonstrating improved ability

ü  Are you interested in becoming a better security guard?

ü  Do you want to improve your chances of promotion in your security company?

Then

ü  Improve your skills as an investigator?

ü  Improve your chances of promotion in your security company?

Then

ü   Improve your skills as a security and risk manager?

ü  Develop your ability to counter advanced types of crime in various sectors?

Certification

Once you’ve completed your study with Speciss College and passed your exams, you’ll be awarded the Speciss Security and Intelligence Certificate.

Thereafter you can move on to the Diploma course then the Advanced Diploma.

Useful Information

Speciss College is the largest private education institution in Zimbabwe. We provide a diverse range of education and training facilities; just take a look at the menu of courses we offer, and you’ll see that we cover more than 20 different fields of study!
The College’s well-deserved reputation for quality – established over 50 years - ensures that our students have a head-start in the job market and in their academic careers.
Speciss College’s training facilities are outstanding and the teachers and lecturers perform to the highest standards.

Entry requirements for this course

To join the Speciss family and kick-start your career, you need to have passed at 5 O levels
or be older than 23 years of age and have relevant experience in the security field.

Prospective Careers:

  • Security Officer
  • Detective (Private Detective
  • Security/Risk Officer
  • Loss Control officer

The syllabus

Certificate

ü  Private Investigations Act

ü  Types of Intelligence and Investigations

ü  Investigative Procedures

ü  Management of Interviews and Interrogation

ü  Surveillance and Shadowing

ü  Field Observation and Practice

ü  Collection and Preservation of Evidence

ü  Relevant Resource Materials

ü  Public Relations and Marketing

ü  Court Room Procedure

ü  Case studies

Diploma

ü  Historical development of crime management

ü  Ethical issues in crime management

ü  Impact of crime on organizational performance

ü  The anatomy of organizational crime

ü  Crime detection, minimization and prevention

ü  Management of crime statistics

ü  Internal and external security

ü  Legal aspects of crime management

ü  Role of human resources department in crime management

ü  Case studies

ü  Research project

Advanced Diploma

·         Communication

  • Public relations
  • Management leadership
  • Human resources management
  • Occupational health and safety
What you need to know

Course information

Certification

After successfully completing the programme, you will receive the applicable recognised qualification offered through Speciss College.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary by programme level. Contact admissions for an assessment of your qualifications.

Examinations and learning resources

Examination dates, applicable fees, prescribed books and stationery requirements are confirmed for each intake by the College.

Lesson times

Study mode: Varies by campus and intake

Duration: Confirm with admissions

Course codes
Harare (Chitepo) Campus CSSIC Highfield Technical Campus MSECGE
Current and upcoming study opportunities

Available intakes

2 intakes
WEEKEND Course in progress

SPECISS CHITEPO CAMPUS

Starts6 January 2026 Ends21 December 2026 Registration opened 1 December 2025
CHARGED PER QUALIFICATION
WEEKEND Course in progress

SPECISS TECHNICAL CAMPUS

Starts3 January 2026 Ends31 December 2026 Registration opened 1 December 2025
CHARGED PER QUALIFICATION