Certificate in Internal Investigations

Enroll in the Certificate in Internal Investigations and take your Fraud and Investigations Career to the next level!

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Course Description

When you receive an allegation of workplace harassment or discrimination or have received a potential Ethics violation, taking prompt action is your legal responsibility.

But let’s face it: most HR, Employee Relations’, Ethics and Compliance professionals – as well as business owners – have never had any formal training in how to properly conduct an internal investigation. And without having the appropriate skills in how to handle allegations in the workplace, and investigate them effectively, employees may feel their complaints are not taken seriously internally.

Therefore, our Internal Investigations certificate program is a must-attend for those individuals who are responsible for handling employee relations issues and conducting internal, workplace investigations.

After all, is the time to learn how to do an internal investigation when you are suddenly faced with having to do one? Of course not. That’s where our program can help!

This certificate program, which serves as an intermediate level of training, has seven modules that cover the fundamental ideas, guidelines, and procedures of internal investigations of all different types. Additionally, it covers how to organize corporate investigations, gather and evaluate evidence, use interviews in corporate investigations, and finish investigations, including producing reports.

What You Will Get From This Course

In-demand Skills

Gain the relevant knowledge to ensure that you are supporting your firm and progressing your career.

Career Credential

Get a certificate from the FCA Financial Crime Academy.

Flexibility

Study on-demand and at your own time and pace, regardless of where you are in the world with this flexible online course.

Global Community

Get access to our exclusive LinkedIn group with 1,500+ like-minded professionals and experts.

Course Material

Download supplementary course material such as the comprehensive course study guide.

Quiz Questions

Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions and determine which skills you have mastered!

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

Understand what internal investigations are and when they might be conducted
Discuss initial reasons for suspicion and learn how to gather preliminary evidence
Learn how to properly plan and scope an internal investigation
Identify relevant evidence and learn how to collect relevant evidence while avoidoing common pitfalls
Learn how to perform investigative interviews
Learn how to summarize the results of the investigation, draw conclusions, and derive meaningful recommendations

Target Audience

Professionals wanting to acquire and demonstrate expertise and specialized knowledge in internal investigations
Professionals wanting to increase their value through an advanced and comprehensive understanding of internal investigations
Professionals wanting to build meaningful internal investigations knowledge to be used effectively in organizational functions
Career starters and students wanting to get an edge in internal investigations

Requirements

For participating in this Certificate Program, you will need an electronic device with online video-viewing capabilities (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, etc.). You will need no previous knowledge in compliance or anti-financial crime, although this is helpful. A background in business, legal, or finance might also be beneficial but is not required.

Learning Method

This Certification Program is presented entirely online. Modules can be completed in your own time and at your own pace. This interactive, supportive teaching model is designed for busy professionals and results in unprecedented certification rates for Certification Programs.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to the Program

Introduction to the Program

Module 1: Understanding Internal Investigations

Introduction to This Module
What is an Internal Investigation?
Types of Internal Investigation
When is an internal investigation required?
How does an Internal Investigation work?
Overview of Legal Considerations
Internal Policy Requirements
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 2: Initial Suspicion And Initial Information Gathering

Introduction to This Module
Overarching Principles
Confidentiality Requirements
Initial Investigative Methods
Assume the Suspicions Are True
Hypothesis Development
Establish Facts and Prepare a Decision
External Support; When To Retain External Investigators
External Support; When To Retain A Lawyer
Case Study
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 3: Planning An Internal Investigations

Introduction to This Module
Developing an Investigation Plan
Define the Goals of Investigation
Identify Whom to Keep Informed
Determine the Scope of Investigation
Establish the Investigation’s Timeline
Define The Investigation Team and Their Roles
Address Potential Operational Issues
Establish a Line of Authority
Outline the Course of Action
Adapt the Necessary Resources
Prepare the Organization for the Investigation
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 4: Collection and Evaluation of Evidence

Introduction to This Module
Evidence principles- authenticity, veracity, and reliability
Types of evidence
Internal vs. External Evidence
Fact vs. Opinions
Documents, Data, and Other Physical Evidence
Electronic Records
Chain of Custody
Managing the Evidence
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 5: Interviews In Internal Investigations

Introduction to This Module
Role of Interviews in Investigations
Difference between Interviews and Interrogations
Information-gathering vs. Admission-seeking Interviews
Planning Interviews and Determining Respondents
Preparing Interview Questions
Performing the Interview
What Questions to Ask
Listening and Observing in an Interview
Interview Dynamics
Closing the Interview
Post-interview: Collection and Review of Documents
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 6: Report Writing

Introduction to This Module
Purpose of a Written Report
Report Structure
Presentation of Evidence
Characteristics of a Good Report
Conclusion and Communication
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Module 7: Concluding the Internal Investigation

Introduction to This Module
What Happens After the Investigation?
Update of Internal Controls
Review of Existing Processes and Procedures
Risk Analysis
Record Retention
Module Summary
Multiple Choice Quiz

Final Assessment

Final Assessment

Completing the Program

Completing the Program

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All of our certification programs are open to students and professionals in various industries and levels of experience. Our curriculum is designed to teach what you need to know from basic fundamentals to advanced practical case studies. To take the courses and complete the exercises, students will only need access to a PC and/or Mac, a smartphone or table, and a stable internet connection.

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How do I earn my certificates?

Students must complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course. You can retake the assessments as many times as necessary until you reach an 60% passing grade.

How are the exams conducted?

Students are required to complete an online assessment (mostly multiple choice questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 60% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need.

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