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Overview
Explore the skills required to make a difference and prevent fraud.
Fraud is a great challenge facing communities today. The methods used by criminals to steal from individuals and organisations are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. This makes it even harder for fraud to be prevented.
On this Fraud Investigation - Making a Difference from FutureLearn by Coventry University and City of London Police by FutureLearn, you will study with the City of London Police the skills needed to conduct an effective and proactive fraud investigation. You will look at the key enablers of fraud and learn how to apply the Fraud Investigation Model. Upon successful completion of this course, you should feel more confident in your ability to fight against fraud.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Identify the key enablers of fraud.
Explore the psychology of fraud criminals.
Interpret the nature of frequently reported fraud types.
Explain how to implement the Fraud Investigation Model (FIM).
Identify case management considerations specific to fraud investigations.
Interpret principles for working with victims.
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?Fraud types and factors: this topic will focus on the meaning and nature of fraud, fraud factors and the most common fraud types by volume reported in the UK.
The Fraud Investigation Model: this topic should explore how to use the Fraud Investigation Model to counter fraud.
Conducting effective fraud investigations: this topic should help you to understand the factors to be considered in an evaluation of the fraud prior to the investigation. You’ll also study case management considerations specific to fraud investigations.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Business Administration Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 5 other Short Courses in Terrorism & Security in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This foundation course is aimed at those interested in taking practical steps to protect themselves and others against fraud.
Fraud and how to counter it in a UK context is the main focus of the course but many of the subjects covered are relevant to learners in other countries.
Tuition Fee
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International
59 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 59 USD for the full programme during 14 days. -
National
59 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 59 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
$189.99 for one year
Limited access:free
- $59/one-off payment
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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