The one-week Fraud Prevention and Detection Strategies Training Course, delivered by Oxford Training Centre under the category of Legal Contracts and Procurement Training Courses, is a professionally designed programme aimed at empowering professionals with the critical skills and strategic tools required to detect, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activity. This course is particularly relevant in today’s increasingly complex and regulated business environment where the cost of fraud and financial crime has soared globally, causing not only monetary losses but long-term reputational harm.
Our programme offers in-depth, practical insights into fraud prevention training, targeting both internal and external threats. Participants will explore how to design fraud risk frameworks, develop detection systems, strengthen ethical compliance, and conduct investigations effectively. With a strong emphasis on risk management, project compliance, and risk assessment, this training ensures that attendees are equipped to establish robust controls and cultivate a culture of accountability and transparency.
This course offers a proactive approach to reducing vulnerability to fraud, providing the tools necessary to build organisational resilience and trust.
Course Objectives and Target Group
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the global impact and mechanics of financial crime, fraud, and corruption.
- Identify key indicators of fraudulent behaviour and assess vulnerabilities within their organisation.
- Design and implement effective fraud prevention training frameworks tailored to organisational needs.
- Use advanced data analytics and behavioural techniques to enhance fraud detection.
- Evaluate internal controls and adapt them for maximum fraud resistance.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to prioritise and mitigate fraud-related threats.
- Manage and document fraud investigations from suspicion through to resolution.
- Understand legal obligations and how to ensure project compliance across industries.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Procurement and contract managers
- Internal and external auditors
- Fraud risk professionals and compliance officers
- Legal and governance personnel
- Financial controllers and treasurers
- Investigators and law enforcement liaison officers
- Project and risk managers
- Any professional involved in financial oversight or regulatory compliance
Course Content
Day One: Understanding the Fraud Landscape
- The true cost and scope of financial crime in public and private sectors
- Definitions and categories of fraud: occupational, procurement, cyber, and identity theft
- Fraud typologies and evolving threats in digital economies
- Overview of anti-fraud legislation, standards, and ethical frameworks
- Introduction to the fraud triangle: pressure, opportunity, and rationalisation
- Exploring the psychology of the fraudster
Day Two: Risk-Based Fraud Prevention Strategies
- Designing a fraud risk management strategy aligned with organisational objectives
- Conducting a thorough risk assessment of internal controls, systems, and people
- Identifying fraud-prone business processes and red flag indicators
- Integrating project compliance controls in procurement and contract management
- Building anti-fraud culture: leadership roles and whistleblower protections
- Embedding fraud prevention training into onboarding and continuous learning programmes
Day Three: Fraud Detection Techniques and Tools
- Monitoring mechanisms and continuous auditing strategies
- Leveraging technology and big data to support fraud detection
- Application of data mining, trend analysis, and forensic accounting
- Using machine learning and AI in fraud detection
- Behavioural analysis and red-flag reporting
- Developing a fraud dashboard: KPIs and reporting metrics
Day Four: Investigating Suspected Fraud
- Planning and conducting fraud investigations: methods and legal considerations
- Interviewing suspects and witnesses using ethical approaches
- Preserving the chain of evidence and preparing documentation for litigation
- Techniques for analysing records, transactions, and behaviour
- Responding swiftly and appropriately to whistleblower alerts
- Working with law enforcement, auditors, and legal teams during an investigation
Day Five: Strengthening Organisational Integrity
- Post-investigation learning: revising policies and controls
- Designing policies for long-term risk management and compliance
- Updating codes of conduct and conflict of interest protocols
- Lessons learned from real-world case studies in procurement and contracting fraud
- Final workshop: develop your organisation’s fraud prevention and response strategy
- Certification assessment and review
Learning Methodology
The course uses a blend of lectures, case studies, interactive workshops, and scenario-based group exercises. Real-world examples and expert-led discussions ensure participants gain not only theoretical knowledge but also actionable skills that can be immediately applied within their organisations.
Participants will also receive a detailed Fraud Risk Management Toolkit, checklists, and guides to support implementation post-training.
Key Benefits
- Gain globally recognised training in fraud prevention training
- Improve your organisation’s resilience against financial crime and reputational damage
- Understand how to align your anti-fraud measures with global compliance standards
- Receive practical tools and frameworks to take back and implement immediately
- Network with peers and share insights across sectors
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the training will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by Oxford Training Centre, recognised in both public and private sector institutions across regions.
Fraud risk is universal—but your exposure to it doesn’t have to be. The Fraud Prevention and Detection Strategies Training Course offers practical, up-to-date, and tested solutions to manage fraud risk at every level of your organisation. Whether your responsibilities lie in procurement, compliance, finance, or governance, this intensive one-week course provides the confidence and competence needed to lead on integrity.
Book your place today and become a key player in protecting your organisation from financial crime, enhancing project compliance, and building a resilient future through effective fraud prevention training.