The success and survival of any organization are dependent on its strong governance structure, compliance culture, internal controls, and related systems and processes. An organization is given strategic direction by the board of directors and senior management to achieve its desired objectives — maximizing shareholders' wealth. 

To achieve objectives and goals, organizations need resources, including employees. The employees form part of a different hierarchical ladder, such as senior management, middle management, and lower management. These employees are required to follow policies and procedures and be provided with various physical resources to run the company's affairs. 

Amongst employees, but also from outside of the company, there can be criminals or fraudsters who utilize the organization's resources for their benefit.

These acts are considered fraud.  

In this Certificate Program, you will acquire relevant knowledge about organizational fraud detection as well as fraud investigation. In addition, you will learn to understand fraud, types of frauds, fraud deterrence, detection, fraud investigations process, fraud investigation conclusion, and fraud investigation reporting. 

This Certificate Program is designed for professionals working in organizational units that frequently deal with fraudulent activities, including (fraud) risk management, (fraud) investigations, internal controls, operational risk, internal audit, and compliance. This course may also be attended by other professionals who are interested in learning about the core concepts of fraud detection and investigation. 

This course is officially awarded under an exclusive partnership with the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva (SSBM)  — A unique opportunity to receive a dual certificate from a business school.


Tangible Career Impact

If you are just starting out and want to acquire foundational knowledge, or you have in the industry for years and want to polish your skills, this Certificate Program is for you. Accelerate your fraud prevention and risk management career with this Certificate Program!

  • Accelerate your professional career by acquiring in-demand skills.

  • Increase your knowledge and prepare for fraud risk in a professional environment.

  • Obtain the Certificate to improve your resumé and get access to stellar opportunities.

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Is This Program For You?

Completing this course demonstrates your commitment to continuous professional development and dedication to effectively safeguard organizations against fraud risk. The average study time for this course is three to four weeks, but can be completed sooner depending on your pace. The successful completion is awarded with the "Certificate in Fraud Detection and Investigation" issued by Financial Crime Academy and Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva.

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 business school certificate with Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva.

  • Flexibility

    Study on-demand and at your own pace, regardless of where you are in the world.

  • Community

    Get access to our exclusive LinkedIn group with 1,000+ 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!

What Financial Crime Professionals are saying

“I followed two online trainings by Financial Crime Academy and they get a five star rating by me. Their instructors speak good English and their manner of presenting is great. The downloads are very clear and useful.”

Ruud Hamers — Fraud, OSINT and KYC investigator

“The online training from Financial Crime Academy helped me to better understand risk management and corporate governance in the FinTech industry. The skills I have acquired are invaluable for risk management, and forensic investigations and helped me accelerate my career.”

Kunle Taiwo — Digital Forensics Detective and Investigator

“The course was very comprehensive, thorough and detailed, at the same time it was easy to understand. Excellent presentation of the lecturer. Highly recommend!”

Anna Latiseva — AML/KYC Officer

“The Financial Crime Academy is a great institution to kickstart your foundational knowledge or improve your already existing knowledge of financial crime. The courses are straight forward and easy to understand. I will definitely get a lot out of this for my career.”

Eki Yerin — Compliance/Operations Coordinator

“As somebody trying to break into the Anti-Money Laundering field, I’ve found that the courses offered by Financial Crimes Academy have been great. The courses provide a simple, yet comprehensive overview of the various aspects of AML. Strongly recommended if you are looking to gain an introductory understanding or to strengthen what you already know.”

Jeff Z. — Analytical Researcher

“I have taken three courses from FCA. I have chosen FCA because they offered the most comprehensive and detailed program about the financial crimes-related topics available on the market. Thank you for your work! I am looking forward to new courses.”

Anastasia Sabova — Senior Financial Analyst

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