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Introduction
Course overview
Fraud continues to pose significant financial and operational risks to organizations across all sectors. This course provides participants with the practical knowledge and investigative skills needed to identify, investigate, prevent, and respond effectively to fraudulent activities. Participants will develop the competencies required to conduct structured investigations, gather evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, and strengthen fraud prevention initiatives.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand fraud concepts, behaviors, and fraud risk indicators
- Recognize different types of fraud and their impact on organizations
- Apply investigation techniques and structured investigative approaches
- Collect and manage evidence effectively
- Conduct professional witness and suspect interviews
- Develop fraud prevention and mitigation strategies
- Improve reporting and fraud response processes
Who should attend
Target audience
- Internal auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Fraud investigators
- Security and risk management professionals
- Internal control specialists
- Legal and regulatory professionals
- Professionals responsible for fraud prevention and investigations
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course uses a practical and interactive approach combining presentations, case studies, investigation simulations, group discussions, role plays, interviewing exercises, and real-world fraud scenarios to enhance practical application.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Understanding Fraud and Fraud Risk Profiles
- Understanding how fraud opportunities emerge within organizations
- Exploring behavioral characteristics and motivations associated with fraudulent activities
- Identifying common profiles and patterns associated with occupational fraud risks
- Coffee break
- Identifying common profiles and patterns associated with occupational fraud risks (continued)
- Understanding the scope and impact of fraud within organizations and communities
- Examining major fraud classifications and methods used in different environments
- Evaluating the operational and social impact of fraud activities
Day 2
Essential Fraud Investigation Skills
- Developing an investigative mindset for fraud examination activities
- Understanding key competencies and techniques used in fraud investigations
- Reviewing evidence principles and documentation requirements
- Coffee break
- Prioritizing investigation activities and maintaining decision records
- Developing structured investigation plans for effective case management
- Applying lessons learned and reviewing investigation practices through practical exercises
Day 3
Early Response and Fraud Case Management
- Understanding critical response actions during the initial stages of investigations
- Applying early-stage investigation principles and response procedures
- Managing investigation processes and suspect-related activities effectively
- Coffee break
- Managing investigation processes and suspect-related activities effectively (continued)
- Understanding documentation requirements and investigation records
- Reviewing evidence preservation and recovery approaches
- Strengthening fraud management and case coordination processes
Day 4
Interviewing Techniques for Fraud Investigations
- Understanding structured interviewing models and investigative approaches
- Planning and preparing for effective interviews
- Identifying and overcoming communication barriers during interviews
- Coffee break
- Identifying and overcoming communication barriers during interviews (continued)
- Applying communication principles within investigative discussions
- Conducting witness and suspect interviews effectively
- Improving professional questioning and listening techniques
Day 5
Fraud Prevention and Investigation Best Practices
- Understanding effective and ineffective practices within fraud investigations
- Managing victim interactions and support considerations
- Developing structured investigation reports and statements
- Coffee break
- Developing structured investigation reports and statements (continued)
- Understanding occupational fraud risks and organizational vulnerabilities
- Recognizing indicators and warning signs of fraudulent behavior
- Developing practical approaches for preventing and mitigating fraud risks
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Fraud Investigators (AGRC-014) cover?
This course covers Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 5 - 9 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Internal auditors, Compliance professionals, Fraud investigators
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, Amsterdam, London, Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Istanbul.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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