Certificate in Fraud Detection, Prevention & Investigation

The Certificate in Fraud Detection, Prevention & Investigation course is a professional training programme designed to equip participants with skills to identify, prevent, and investigate fraud in various organisational settings. It covers recent fraud techniques, bribery, corruption, and weaknesses in policies and procedures to help combat financial crimes effectively. This CPD-accredited fraud prevention training is ideal for professionals such as auditors, risk managers, compliance officers, and legal personnel.

You will learn to evaluate fraud risks, think like a fraudster, and apply effective techniques to prevent and investigate fraud. The course covers creating fraud risk registers, enhancing fraud policies, data mining for fraud detection, monitoring compliance with anti-fraud legislation, and practical fraud investigation processes. You will also study real case histories, fraud indicators, and whistleblowing policies as part of the fraud awareness training.

More details are available in the course brochure.

The course uses a practical, case study-based methodology that combines theory with interactive exercises, including fraud checklists, data analysis, and role-playing to spot fraud and manage risks. It emphasises understanding the psychology of fraudsters, applying the fraud triangle concept, and using modern fraud risk assessment tools. This approach ensures delegates develop actionable skills in fraud management and prevention.

The course covers fraud terminology and types, fraud risk identification, fraud risk assessment and data capture, anti-fraud programme development, embezzlement and corruption, and bribery laws and regulations. It also includes lessons from forensic accountants and examples of global bribery cases. These modules support a broad understanding of fraud and bribery prevention within organisations.

This fraud risk training is ideal for internal auditors, risk managers, legal professionals, financial specialists, compliance officers, and government or regulatory personnel. The course suits professionals responsible for managing fraud risks or investigating financial crimes within their organisations, offering relevant knowledge and practical tools to enhance fraud prevention programmes.

There are no prerequisites for this course, making it accessible to professionals across various levels and sectors. Participants are encouraged to complete preparatory reading materials sent before the course to maximise learning outcomes.

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete pre-course and post-course assessments will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion. This CPD and NASBA accredited certificate along with up to 18 CPD and 13 CPE credits, confirms your achievement in this fraud detection and prevention course, supporting your professional development in fraud management.

The course is delivered in-person as well as virtually with interactive components such as quizzes and exercises to monitor participation. It includes pre-course preparation and is designed to meet NASBA’s continuing professional education requirements, awarding up to 13 CPE credits, with cameras on for attendance verification.

Delegates receive comprehensive learning materials including 15 fraud case histories, a fraud risk questionnaire, 100 fraud indicators, a fraud prevention scorecard, 47 fraud interview tips, a whistleblowing policy example, and a fraud policy template. These resources support practical application and ongoing use of fraud prevention techniques in the workplace.

Yes - we offer early bird discounts for the Certificate in Fraud Detection, Prevention & Investigation course, so the earlier you register, the better the rate you’ll secure. Organisations sending multiple participants can also benefit from group booking discounts, making it easier and more cost-effective to train full teams or departments together.

If you’re interested in group bookings or want to check available discounts, contact us at meenquiries@informa.com.

We also provide in-house and fully customised training solutions, where the programme can be tailored to your organisation’s specific goals, strategy needs, or internal capability requirements. For customised or in-company training, reach our Corporate Training Solutions team at cts@informa.com

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

Informa Connect Academy delivers training across 15+ key sectors, including:

• Finance & Risk

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• Project Management

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• Technology & Innovation

• Leadership & Strategy

• Law, Procurement & Supply Chain

Each course is industry-relevant and globally certified, helping professionals upskill with practical tools for career growth.

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Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Yes, this course is certified by NASBA. Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork, and DMI.

These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals.

You can view the full list of accreditation and academic partners on our website.

Fraud can be detected by learning to recognise warning signs, understanding the psychology and motivations of fraudsters, and applying structured fraud risk assessment techniques. The course teaches participants how to “think like a fraudster,” identify red flags, build fraud checklists, and use data mining and monitoring tools to spot unusual patterns or suspicious activity. It also covers how to assess internal and third-party risks, encourage whistleblowing, and implement an effective fraud investigation process to respond when concerns arise.

There are a wide-range of fraud types which include internal and external fraud, occupational fraud, financial statement fraud, civil fraud, computer-related fraud, card and insurance fraud, embezzlement, bribery, and corruption. In this course, participants examine first- and third-party fraud, “soft” vs. “hard” fraud, and how fraud can be hidden within financial records.

Effective fraud detection relies on a combination of techniques rather than a single method. Key approaches include identifying fraud indicators and red flags, conducting fraud risk assessments, using data analysis and data mining tools, monitoring internal controls, and encouraging whistleblowing channels.