All counter fraud specialists regardless of experience, working in a role that has a counter fraud function in the private, public or third sector.

No previous experience is needed for this foundation level programme.

• Key legislation, the civil and criminal justice system and policies relevant to countering fraud
• Fraud types, indicators, impact and threats
• Managing intelligence in an investigation
• Building a counter fraud capability
• Understand the principles of undertaking an ethical investigation

1. Complete a short online course – Fraud Investigation: Making a Difference. Four hours self-paced learning over two weeks.
2. Pre-read task.
3. Five- day trainer-led course. The programme consists of the theory of counter fraud activities for the first three days before tackling a case study for the final two days.
4. Completion of a 2000-word reflective learning assignment post course.

• The online course contains a number of self-assessment quiz-style questions.
• Two multiple-choice knowledge check assessments.
• Assessment of the written assignment

This programme is accredited by the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board and recognised by the University of Northumbria Faculty of Business and Law. A CFPAB certificate is awarded on successful completion.

£1,739