Counter Fraud

Counter Fraud Investigation

The development of the new Level 4 qualification in Fraud Investigation has allowed us to continue building formal recognition for professionals working and progressing within the sector, increasing opportunities and mobility for our colleagues across a range of investigative roles. This qualification offers a comprehensive learning framework that covers the breadth of competencies required to work within fraud investigation, yet we work in collaboration with employers to ensure that the specifics of the programme are tailored to the sector and specific organisational requirements for those on programme.

As well as teaching to the core fraud investigation framework we bring our experience in the delivery of similar level 4 qualifications and to develop additional practical and soft skills in line with the knowledge requirements of this framework. Giving exposure to activities such as interviewing victims, witness and suspects, familiarity within real courtroom environments, but also the development of an investigative mindset, effective communication, influencing and analytical skills to help to build confident and well-rounded investigators that add significant value to investigation teams and employers.

Professional Investigator

The government commissioned The Levenson Enquiry and The Parliamentary Home Affairs Select Committee (PHASC) to look at both the culture of the media but also the practices of investigators in the private sector. Both Inquiries found in favour of PI licensing. The PHASC recommended that licensing include that investigators have sufficient training and hold the approved qualification. The Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators is a qualification for individuals who work or would like to work as professional investigators. It focuses on how to research information from various sources; gather information through interviews; and have an overview of surveillance operations, both overt and covert; on gathering information in support of an investigation; planning and reporting investigations. This includes identifying the objectives of the investigation; dealing with conflicts of interest; and how to report and present the findings on the investigation. The qualification also deals with maintaining the security and confidentiality of all information during the investigation.