Complete Forensic and Internal Investigations Masterclass

This course is meticulously designed for HR, Employee Relations, Ethics, and Compliance professionals tasked with the critical responsibility of conducting internal investigations within organizations. Through seven in-depth modules, learners will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for organizing, gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and report writing, all essential components in the investigation of workplace complaints such as harassment, discrimination, or ethics violations. Equip yourself to manage investigations effectively and uphold integrity within your workplace.

This module also provides a thorough overview of legal considerations and internal policy requirements.

Module 2: Initial Suspicion And Initial Information Gathering

Learn the critical first steps in response to initial suspicions, including the principles of confidentiality, initial investigative methods, and the importance of assuming suspicions are true for the sake of the investigation. Explore hypothesis development, fact establishment, and when to seek external support, complemented by a practical case study.

Module 3: Planning An Internal Investigation

This module guides you through developing a comprehensive investigation plan, defining goals, scope, timeline, and team roles. Learn how to address potential operational issues, establish authority lines, and prepare your organization for the investigation process through detailed planning and resource allocation.

Module 4: Collection and Evaluation of Evidence

Focus on the principles of collecting and evaluating evidence, understanding the difference between types of evidence, and managing the chain of custody. This module emphasizes the authenticity, veracity, and reliability of evidence, teaching you to distinguish between fact and opinion and handle evidence correctly.

Module 5: Interviews In Internal Investigations

Delve into the art of conducting interviews during investigations, distinguishing between information-gathering and admission-seeking interviews. Learn how to plan and prepare interview questions, perform interviews effectively, and observe and listen for crucial insights. The module concludes with strategies for post-interview document collection and review.

Module 6: Report Writing

Master the skill of report writing in internal investigations, understanding the purpose, structure, and presentation of evidence within a report. Learn the characteristics of a good report and how to conclude and communicate your findings effectively.

Module 7: Concluding the Internal Investigation

Learn what steps to take after an investigation is concluded, including updating internal controls, reviewing existing processes and procedures, performing risk analysis, and understanding record retention. This final module ensures you can close investigations with thoroughness and foresight.

Join this course to become proficient in conducting internal investigations, ensuring your organization maintains its integrity by effectively addressing and investigating allegations of misconduct.

✓ Expert Instruction: Benefit from the insights and experiences of seasoned professionals in internal investigations.

✓ Flexible Learning Environment: Access our course from anywhere, at any time, through our state-of-the-art online platform, designed for busy professionals.

✓ Professional Certification: Earn a distinguished certification issued by the Financial Crime Academy that showcases your expertise in internal investigations with an understanding of its importance within the compliance, risk management, and anti-financial crime landscape.

Whether you're looking to enhance your existing skills or gain new expertise in handling allegations of harassment, discrimination, or ethics violations effectively, this course will provide you with the comprehensive knowledge and practical tools needed to conduct thorough and impactful internal investigations.

Important. This course, similar to the Financial Crime Academy's Certificate in Internal Investigations, is available on Udemy to support FCA's mission of making professional education more widely accessible. Completion via Udemy grants a certificate of completion only without access to FCA's platform, support, or a verifiable certificate ID. Courses on Udemy do not count towards FCA's