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Fraud Intelligence Courses and Pathways (Self-Study)

We offer a series of intelligence-focused, self-study courses that can be combined into Officer and Manager Pathways, which provide you with the core foundations of intelligence to support a successful career. You’ll learn practical skills in key areas of fraud detection and investigation, as well as the option of additional coaching in people management and cross-team collaboration through the Management pathway. 

 

Fraud Intelligence Courses (Self-Study) 

Python for Counter-Fraud - NEW

Python is one of the most popular programming languages today, and mastering it provides significant investigative and automation opportunities for fraud investigators. From analysing transaction patterns to automating repetitive checks, Python can transform how efficiently you work with data and detect fraud.

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SQL (Structured Query Language) for Counter Fraud Investigators - NEW

This hands-on online course combines clear SQL instruction with extensive practical exercises using coding sandboxes. You will write real SQL queries, receive immediate feedback, and progressively build your skills from basic data retrieval through to sophisticated fraud detection scripts. 

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Website Forensics for Fraud Investigators - NEW

It is easier than ever for fraudsters to create their own websites for malicious purposes—often creating dozens of similar websites to defraud individuals, steal credentials, or confuse investigators tracking their activity.

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Investigating on the Dark Web

The Dark Web is a treasure trove of data and information when conducting fraud investigations -stolen customer accounts, fraudulent document templates, leaked business information, and detailed guides for bypassing your counter-fraud measures all circulate freely in hidden market places on the Dark Web.

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Data Analytics (Foundation Course)

In fraud prevention and investigation, your ability to transform raw data into compelling evidence can make the difference between detecting fraudulent activity and missing it entirely.

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Verifying Customer Identities

How do you distinguish between a genuine customer and a bad actor looking to exploit your business? In today's fraud landscape, customer verification (commonly known as KYC - Know Your Customer) is your first line of defence against application fraud and financial crime.

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Intelligence - A Foundation Course

Intelligence is at the heart of effective counter-fraud work,yet many professionals are never given structured training in how to collect, analyse,and use intelligence properly. Without a clear framework, crucial informationcan be missed, mishandled, or misinterpreted, weakening an organisation’sability to prevent and detect fraud.

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Fraud Intelligence Pathways (Self-Study) 

Counter-Fraud Technical Officer Pathway - NEW

Technical skills and data-driven investigation capabilities are at the very forefront of fraud detection. As a technical counter-fraud professional, your ability to interrogate databases, analyse websites, automate detection rules, and work efficiently with large datasets places you at the cutting edge of fighting sophisticated fraud schemes - giving you access to high-demand career opportunities across financial services, law enforcement, and cybersecurity.

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Fraud Intelligence Officer Pathway

The Fraud Intelligence Officer Pathway teaches the core foundations of intelligence, but combines them with additional modules to help you get the best out of a fraud team, and work with other teams and departments. 

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Fraud Intelligence Manager Pathway

Our Fraud Intelligence Pathways are designed to provide you with the core foundations of intelligence, alongside practical skills in key areas of fraud detection and investigation. 

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