Welcome to The Phoenix Academy
The Phoenix Academy is part of the trusted C4 Group family, specializing in flexible, accessible training for emergency management, security, healthcare, and first aid professionals. As New Zealand’s leading provider of public safety education, we deliver internationally recognized certifications alongside practical, job-ready courses designed for today’s fast-paced environment.
Whether you’re a government agency, private organization, security professional, healthcare worker, or individual looking to build critical safety skills, our predominantly online micro-learning programmes—complemented by targeted face-to-face workshops—provide the knowledge and confidence you need to respond effectively when it matters most.
Creating Resilience – Enhancing Response
Explore Our Courses
Emergency Management
Building corporate emergency response capability creates resilient organisations able to manage both internal and external threat events in a coordinated and effective manner. Phoenix offers emergency response system training at all levels – from foundational awareness to advanced crisis leadership.
Security
Whether you’re launching your security career or you’re a seasoned professional looking to stay ahead, Phoenix has the perfect course for you. Explore our professional development programmes designed to elevate your skills and credentials.
First Aid
Be prepared to respond confidently in an emergency. Phoenix offers comprehensive first aid courses for individuals, businesses, and community groups. Whether you’re seeking initial certification or renewing your skills, our practical, hands-on training equips you with the knowledge and confidence to act when it matters most.
Healthcare
Continuing professional development is essential for today’s busy healthcare workforce. Phoenix offers short, targeted online and classroom-based courses designed to refresh your knowledge and enhance your healthcare provision capabilities.
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Professional Associations
IPSQA
IPSQA is the global leader in developing and maintaining professional standards for public safety and security practitioners worldwide. The Phoenix Academy is proud to be New Zealand’s only IPSQA Accredited Testing Centre for emergency management and security certifications.
SINZ
The Security Institute of New Zealand is dedicated to advancing professional standards and business excellence across the security industry. Phoenix Academy is proud to partner with SINZ in developing and delivering training that meets the evolving needs of security professionals nationwide.
CPNZ
Community safety is at the heart of everything we do at Phoenix Academy—not just through training, but through active community leadership. Both founders serve in senior volunteer roles with Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ), the nationwide organization that partners with Police to build safer communities.
AIDR
Phoenix Academy’s membership with the Australian Disaster Resilience Institute connects us to international best practice in emergency management and disaster resilience. This partnership enables us to bring innovative resilience development ideas and research from Australia and beyond back to New Zealand, enriching our training programmes with global expertise that builds stronger, more prepared communities.
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