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Advanced Skills in Fraud Investigations
Take your fraud investigation skills to the next level with our advanced course. Learn the latest techniques and strategies to uncover even the most complex fraud schemes.
Online / In Person
1 to 5 days
About this course
This modular based legal training programme is tailored to the type of investigation an organisation is likely to be involved in. Each module is intense, highly practical and interactive where the delegates ‘learn by doing’. The training provides a structured development path for all investigators, giving them the necessary competencies to carry out their work effectively.
Delivered by experienced lawyers and trained trainers, this practical legal training programme is highly relevant for both new and experienced investigators.
Delegates will learn how to set up and run an investigation from start to finish. Attendees will learn about their powers, gain an understanding of governing legislation, collect evidence, document findings and present evidence in court.
This 5 module programme can be taken as stand alone units or as part of an entire programme. The duration of each module can be tailored to your needs.
Why choose this course
Delve into each course module:
Module 1: Law, Evidence, Procedure and Best Practice
Module 2: Investigative Interviewing
Module 3: Excellence in Written Evidence
Module 4: The effective and lawful use of the Internet in Investigations
Module 5: Courtroom skills, giving evidence
Course syllabus
Key Learning Points:
- Learn how to set up an investigation,
- How to identify fraud and respond to it,
- Gain a practical working knowledge of relevant legislation,
- Best practice in evidence gathering,
- Develop the skills to conduct best practice investigative interviews,
- Improve standards of note taking, statement and report writing,
- Learn how to conduct internet investigations lawfully and safely,
- Understand the courtroom process and how to present evidence confidently,
- Defend evidence under difficult cross examination.
This 5 module programme can be taken as stand alone units or as part of an entire programme. The duration of each module can be tailored to your needs.
Module 1: Law, Evidence, Procedure and Best Practice
1 day course
This module equips delegates with the skills needed to set up a successful investigation. Delegates will learn about governing legislation and how to gather evidence to best practice standards so that it is relevant, admissible and credible.
On completion of this module, delegates will:
- Understand offences and how to identify proofs
- Understand the need for consistency of approach in investigative procedure
- Understand the different types of evidence –oral, documentary and real
- Understand hearsay and circumstantial evidence
- Know how to use photographs, maps, notebooks, recorded evidence and samples as evidence
- Know how to distinguish between facts, inferences and opinions
- Know how to follow best practice in evidence gathering procedure
- Know how to manage exhibits and create an exhibit log
- Understand the rules of evidence and admissibility of evidence
- Have an understanding of our legal system, court system and prosecution, both summary and indictable
Module 2: Investigative Interviewing
1 to 2 day course
This module will provide delegates with the key skills to interview witnesses, obtain witness statements and interview suspects to best practice standards.
On completion of this module, delegates will:
- Know how to plan and prepare different types of interviews : witness and suspect
- Understand the purpose of an interview and when to interview
- Understand Human Rights and how to ensure an individual’s rights are protected in the investigative process
- Learn how to phrase questions in order to exhibit fairness, whilst ensuring that information is obtained
- Learn how to properly structure an interview
- Learn how to use different questioning techniques
- Learn how to deal effectively with evidence in an interview
- Be able to structure an investigative interview that will stand up to scrutiny if challenged
- Experience practical role-play and put the skills learned into practice
Module 3: Excellence in Written Evidence
1 day course
Written evidence is a vital part of any investigation. In many cases, having top quality written evidence can prevent a case going to court.
Delegates will learn how to improve the content, structure and style of their statements and reports as well as adopting a best practice approach to note taking.
On completion of this module, delegates will:
- Understand the importance of an investigation log and how to use it
- Understand the importance of contemporaneous notes and how to make them
- Learn how to use an Officer’s notebook
- Learn how to write a statement
- Learn how to structure and take an accurate statement from a witness
- Understand layout and formalities
- Learn how to write different types of reports
- Be able to insulate written evidence against cross examination
- Develop a consistent and best practice approach to reports
- Learn how to use exhibits/appendices/photos/plans/maps
- Develop an objective and critical eye in relation to written evidence
Module 4: The effective and lawful use of the internet in investigations
1 to 2 day course
The internet is an increasingly important tool in a wide range of investigations. When used effectively it enables organisations and investigators to save both a considerable amount of time and money. However, failure to research properly, monitor changes, capture data and follow procedures or legislation could result in any evidence obtained being rendered inadmissible.
This course provides investigators with the core skills to use the internet as an investigative tool effectively, enabling them to quickly source information and gather evidence lawfully to further their investigations.
On completion of this module delegates will:
- Learn how to plan a successful internet investigation
- Learn investigative strategies
- Gain an understanding of the internet, social networks and web terminology
- Learn advanced web searching techniques, strategies and tools
- Learn how to conduct Internet investigations lawfully and safely
- Learn how to record intelligence
- Understand the transition between intelligence and evidence
- Understand compliance with legislation and procedures
- Learn how to present internet based evidence
Module 5: Courtroom skills, giving evidence
1 to 2 day course
Professionals may find themselves in the witness box giving evidence on behalf of their organisation. Often professional witnesses feel that they and their organisation are on trial. Doubt will be cast on the witness’s experience, notes, method of investigation and the procedures followed by them and their organisation.
This legal training will provide delegates with the knowledge, skills and confidence to present evidence effectively. Delegates will learn about courtroom etiquette, procedures for giving evidence and experience realistic cross examination role-play on a case study related to their area of work.
On completion of this module, delegates will:
- Learn about the procedures and process of giving evidence in different arenas
- Understand the process of giving evidence and how best to prepare
- Understand the roles of the various people in court
- Learn how to take the oath or the affirmation with confidence
- Learn how to prepare for giving evidence
- Understand the difference between examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination
- Recognise the techniques used by lawyers in cross-examination
- Analyse how to handle cross-examination, in particular getting the across the whole truth
- Experience cross-examination in the witness box and receive constructive feedback based on assessment criteria, content, structure and presentation
- Have the option of including a video technician to record the cross-examination role-play with detailed on-screen feedback
Your Trainer – Our expert trainers
La Touche Training Legal Experts
We work with a wide panel of specialist trainers, all chosen based on their experience and knowledge, experience both in practice and as trained trainers. The majority of our trainers are experienced...
Read BioPractical training with small groups to ensure quality.
Our training sessions are not lectures—they're practical, interactive experiences. The small group format allows every attendee to ask questions, take part in discussions involving practical exercises and role-plays.
This method of training allows attendees to put the skills learned into practice immediately. Course participants benefit from the focused attention and guidance of an independent expert.
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FAQs
The Advanced Skills in Fraud Investigations course is a specialised training programme designed for professionals who investigate complex fraud cases. It focuses on advanced investigative techniques, evidence analysis, and strategies for managing fraud investigations in organisational and regulatory settings.
This course is suitable for experienced fraud investigators, compliance professionals, internal auditors, law enforcement personnel, regulators, and legal professionals who handle fraud-related investigations in the public or private sector.
The course examines advanced fraud investigation techniques, including identifying fraud indicators, gathering and analysing evidence, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and managing complex investigative processes.
Yes. The programme is relevant for investigators working within corporate organisations, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and government agencies that deal with internal fraud, financial misconduct, or regulatory breaches.
Participants develop practical skills in detecting fraud patterns, assessing documentary and financial evidence, planning investigative strategies, and presenting findings clearly and effectively.
Unlike introductory programmes, this course focuses on advanced investigative challenges such as complex fraud schemes, evidence evaluation, and strategic investigative decision-making. It is intended for professionals who already have experience conducting investigations.
Fraud investigations often involve complex financial evidence and sophisticated schemes. Specialised training helps investigators recognise fraud indicators, follow evidential standards, and conduct investigations that can support disciplinary action, regulatory enforcement, or legal proceedings.
Yes. The training is relevant for investigators in government departments, regulatory authorities, and public bodies who investigate fraud, financial misconduct, or misuse of public funds.
The course uses a practical, scenario-based learning approach. Participants work through case studies and real-world examples to develop investigative techniques that can be applied to complex fraud investigations.
