About this programme

This training equips participants with advanced knowledge and practical tools to identify, investigate, and prevent financial fraud and related crimes. It covers fraud risk assessment, red flag identification, forensic techniques, regulatory compliance, and the use of technology in fraud detection. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will gain the skills needed to strengthen internal controls, reduce risks, and ensure organizational integrity.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Internal & external auditors
Compliance officers
Risk & fraud managers
Financial controllers & accountants
Law enforcement & regulatory officers
Corporate governance professionals

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Understand key concepts and types of fraud in organizations.
Apply fraud risk assessment frameworks and red flag detection.
Conduct effective fraud investigations using forensic techniques.
Implement fraud prevention strategies and internal controls.
Leverage technology (data analytics, AI tools) for fraud detection.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Fraud & Financial Crime

Nature, scope, and types of fraud
The fraud triangle and behavioral drivers
Common financial crime schemes and trends
Case Study: Corporate fraud scandal and key lessons learned
Practical: Identifying fraud risks and behavioral red flags

Module 2: Fraud Detection Techniques

Fraud red flags and early warning indicators
Use of data analytics and digital tools in fraud detection
Monitoring systems and anomaly detection
Case Study: Fraud detection failures in the banking sector
Practical: Analyzing financial data to detect suspicious patterns

Module 3: Fraud Investigation & Forensic Techniques

Planning and conducting fraud investigations
Evidence collection, preservation, and documentation
Interviewing and interrogation techniques
Case Study: Procurement fraud investigation and resolution
Practical: Conducting a mock fraud investigation

Module 4: Fraud Prevention & Internal Controls

Designing and implementing fraud risk management systems
Role of internal audit and compliance functions
Developing preventive and detective controls
Case Study: Governance and control failures leading to fraud
Practical: Building a fraud prevention and internal control framework

Module 5: Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Frameworks

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and compliance
International standards (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, FATF)
Ethical considerations in fraud prevention and investigation
Case Study: Cross-border financial crime and regulatory response
Practical: Developing a compliance and ethics framework

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Strengthened fraud prevention frameworks
Improved compliance with financial regulations
Reduced financial and reputational risks
Enhanced fraud detection and reporting processes

Individual Impact

Advanced fraud investigation skills
Ability to identify fraud indicators & loopholes
Knowledge of global best practices in fraud prevention
Improved decision-making in risk & compliance

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book