Course overview
Modern investigations demand professionals who can operate confidently across the full digital investigative landscape. From cybercrime and cryptocurrency to darknet environments, radio frequency exploitation, covert research, and advanced cyber reconnaissance, investigators must be able to work across multiple technical disciplines while maintaining evidential integrity and operational security.
The Phoenix Programme – Covert Network Investigator (CNI) is one of Sorinteq’s premier learning pathways, designed to transform experienced investigators into highly capable digital operatives who can work across all aspects of digital investigation and under a range of authorisations and warrants.
This flagship 12-month professional development pathway equips delegates with the knowledge, technical capability, and operational confidence required to become advanced digital investigators capable of supporting intelligence-led operations, cyber investigations, covert activity, and technical exploitation.
Successful learners achieve a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Cyber Security & Intelligence, combining academic recognition with real-world operational capability.
The Phoenix Programme develops investigators who can work independently, support specialist teams, and operate effectively in complex and hostile digital environments.
How this course differs
Phoenix Programme – Covert Network Investigator (PgCert) is designed for experienced practitioners dealing with complex requirements. It develops advanced judgement, technical application and the ability to select and defend an appropriate approach.
Progression pathway
Next: Pilgrim Programme – Covert Internet Investigator (PgCert).