What is the course about?
The Introduction to Fraud and Fraud Prevention course is designed to help your organisation understand the nature of fraud, how you may be vulnerable and its effects. It will give you the knowledge needed to reduce risk within your organisation and implement anti-fraud policies.
The course forms part of a suite of short e-learning course that focus on different types of economic crime, and is ideal for employees in busy workplaces who need to understand the issues around fraud.
This course is accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Who is it for?
Any employee who may be in a position where fraud is a potential risk, as well as their managers. The Introduction to Fraud and Fraud Prevention can also be used as a stand-alone module by anyone interested in finding out more about economic crime and the legislative requirements placed on individuals and businesses to combat it.
Duration
20-40 minutes
Location
Learn at your own pace anytime using our online platform
What will I study?
- The definition of fraud
- Different types of fraud
- Legislation relevant to fraud
- The consequences of fraud for individuals, businesses and organisations
- The facts that explain how and why fraud occurs
- Circumstances that increase the likelihood of fraud occurring
- Fraud risk management
- Creating a zero-tolerance culture
- Anti-fraud policies
- Preventing and detecting fraud
- Fraud investigation
How will the course be delivered?
Our e-learning is available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs and laptops. All you need is an internet connection. Simply log on to the Learner Management System (LMS) and work your way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide real-life context.
We make the most complex of subjects easier to digest through media and content-rich exercises that motivate and engage learners. All of our e-learning uses interactive exercises and gaming combined with media-rich content, interactive scenarios, and relevant photography and illustrations. Content is provided by industry-leading experts. What that means for your learners is stimulating and engaging content they’ll respond to and, most importantly, remember.
Key elements of our e-learning courses are:
- interactive exercises/gaming
- media-rich content
- interactive 3D scenarios
- content provided by market leading experts
- relevant photography and illustrations
- multi-generational content and style
How will I be assessed?
Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge needed
What can I do next?
A related course, such as the Introduction to the Prevention of Money Laundering.
