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Financial Crime Prevention Training Programs in South Africa Take Center Stage
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A new short course has been introduced to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to prevent and combat commercial crime in South Africa. The course, designed by a leading institution, aims to provide aspiring commercial forensic practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of commercial forensic practice and fraud risk management.
Course Objectives
The course will enable participants to function as professionals within the commercial forensic environment, with specific reference to ethics, role-players, and engagement risks. Participants will gain a detailed knowledge of ethical standards and practices relevant to the South African commercial forensic environment, as well as apply this knowledge in practical scenarios.
Key Skills
- Detailed knowledge of ethical standards and practices
- Ability to apply knowledge in practical scenarios
- Insight into moral sensitivity and ethical reasoning
- Description of role-players within the commercial forensic environment
- Positioning of commercial forensic practice within the context of commercial crime
- Ability to solve problems through analysis and formulation of arguments
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the course, participants must have completed a senior certificate (grade 12) or equivalent qualification, plus two years’ experience in a related field. Additionally, they must possess basic skills to navigate an e-learning environment and communicate effectively in English.
Course Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of commercial forensic practice and fraud risk management through written assignments, case studies, and a three-hour examination. The assessment criteria include:
- Detailed knowledge of ethical standards and practices
- Ability to apply knowledge in practical scenarios
- Insight into moral sensitivity and ethical reasoning
- Description of role-players within the commercial forensic environment
- Positioning of commercial forensic practice within the context of commercial crime
- Ability to solve problems through analysis and formulation of arguments
Assessment
Participants will be assessed through two written assignments and/or case studies (formative assessment) and a three-hour examination (summative assessment).
Target Group
The course is designed for aspiring commercial forensic practitioners, specifically those who intend to become members of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners.
Additional Information
For more information about the course, including program number and contact details, please click here.