Lara Farnan
Trainer and Assessor
Lara Farnan is a dedicated Trainer and Assessor with a strong foundation in justice, business, and legal studies. She holds a Certificate IV in Justice Studies, Diploma of Business, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is currently completing a double degree in Law and Business, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and academic excellence.
Lara brings both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to her training, with a focus on developing learners’ critical thinking, communication, and industry-ready skills. She has a particular interest in legal education and applied advocacy, demonstrated through her role as instructing solicitor for the 2024 Sunshine Coast Mooting Competition winning team. In this capacity, she crafted persuasive legal arguments and mastered courtroom procedure.
Lara is passionate about empowering students to achieve their goals and building confidence through engaging, supportive, and industry-relevant training practices.
Meet the Experts Behind PICA
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Behind PICA
Our trainers aren’t just educators, they’re seasoned investigators, compliance professionals and industry leaders who bring real-world experience, insight and mentorship to every course that Professional Investigators College of Australasia delivers.
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Explore Our Training and Development Courses
We deliver a range of certificate and practical training programs designed to build skills and confidence in the workplace. From nationally recognised certificates to short courses and tailored staff development programs, our training is designed to support individuals, teams and organisations to grow.
Certificate Courses
Gain the qualifications you need to become a licensed private investigator with our Certificate III and Certificate IV courses. All courses are online, with expert support every step of the way.
Short Courses
Learn Skip Tracing, Investigative Interviewing, Information Gathering skills and much through our online Short Courses at the Professional Investigators College of Australasia (PICA).
Training and Staff Development
At PICA, we offer more than just Certificate qualifications and Short Courses, we also provide tailored training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your staff or team.