SFJ Professional Certificate in Fraud Investigation

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SFJ Professional Certificate in Fraud Investigation (Skills for Justice Accredited Level 4)
This course is open to UK, EU and international individuals working in the field of fraud prevention and investigation, or looking to develop a career in the area. No prior entry requirements.

This certified course teaches the key components of investigative practice, from the elementary to the complex. From understanding key legislation and gathering intelligence, to interviewing witnesses and closing a case, it is essential learning for those working in, or aspiring to work in, fraud investigations. Relevant to public, private and third sector professionals. Fully certified and Ofqual-recognised. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of being a fraud investigator including conducting ethical, proportionate and fair investigations. You’ll explore the fraud types and theories that help you understand why people are motivated to commit fraud, and review the key legislation that underpins fraud investigations. You’ll understand how to identify and use intelligence, work with partner agencies, and plan a corporate fraud investigation. Finally, you’ll learn how to report on an investigation’s findings to support disciplinary or judicial proceedings.

The main objective of the SFJ Awards Level 4 Professional Certificate in Fraud Investigation is to develop the learner’s knowledge and skills in how to conduct fraud investigations. Learners will explore the fraud types and theories that help identify why people are motivated to commit fraud, and review the legislation that underpins fraud investigations. Learners will also gain an understanding of how to identify and use intelligence and work with partner agencies.

They will learn how to report on an investigation’s findings to support disciplinary or judicial proceedings. Learners will also develop their skills in conducting investigative interviews and planning a corporate fraud investigation.

• Gain a thorough understanding of fraud, including the types of fraud and the motivations to commit it, and how corporate structures such as shell companies can be used to facilitate fraud. The unit also covers the range of fraud indicators and how they might be identified.
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the fraud investigator and the importance of ethical, proportionate and fair investigations, as well as the requirement to maintain your own professional knowledge.
• Gain knowledge of the legislation and regulatory framework relevant to the investigation of fraud, and an understanding of the criminal legislation used to prosecute fraud offenders.
• Understand the intelligence cycle and how to identify and handle intelligence in accordance with recognised protocols.
• Gain the core knowledge of the different aspects of a corporate fraud investigation and how to carry one out.
• Gain the knowledge required when working with partner organisations on fraud investigations, including the role of communication and their own responsibilities.
• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake an investigative interview. This unit covers how the memory works, effective question types to aid memory recall, written statements and the use of cautions.
• Learn how to undertake a corporate fraud investigation and use this knowledge to plan one.
• Equip yourself with knowledge of reporting requirements in fraud investigations and the process for closing fraud cases.

There is no exam but this accredited qualification is regularly assessed throughout your learning, with a final written assignment due six weeks after the final taught module, which will require self-study, to gain certification. Total estimated time to complete is c220 hours split between the 10 full tutor led days online teaching and independent study to complete any pre/post unit reading and assignments.

Successful completion of this course requires access an external online assessment. The online assessment platform may not be accessible from Civil Service department IT due to security restrictions. If you have any questions or believe you may be impacted by these restrictions, please contact support@governmentcampus.co.uk.