certificate in investigative practice qualification

Numerous public sector organisations employ personnel to carry out civil, criminal, and regulatory investigations. It is essential that these investigations are carried out to best practice standards.

Dates

There is a choice of two cohorts in 2013:

• Spring, starting 12 March, 2013
• Autumn, starting 10 September, 2013 
• 8 modules in total - see full listing on booking form

Location

London

Cost

• Full programme (all 8 modules) - £3,500 + VAT
• Individual Modules - one day modules: £300 + VAT; two day modules: £600+ VAT

Booking

• Download programme starting spring 2013 booking form (Word, 58 KB)
• Download programme starting autumn 2013 booking form (Word, 58 KB)

About this training programme

The training, through classroom style face-to-face tuition, together with pre and post course reading examines relevant legislation, procedures and rules of evidence that impact on everyday work.

The programme provides a structured development path for personnel with an investigative role, giving them the necessary competencies to carry out their work effectively, through 12 classroom days.

You will be able to:

• Gain a clear insight into the legal framework within which an investigator should operate.
• Learn and apply best practice standards in interviewing, collecting and recording evidence, writing statements and giving evidence in the witness box.

Download the Certificate in Investigative Practice brochure (PDF, 828 KB)

Who is the course aimed at?

Public sector staff with a regulatory, investigative, enforcement, or prosecution role whose position involves the scrutiny or audit of regulatory matters where evidence of civil breaches or criminal offences may become evident.

Course programme

1. Roles, Responsibilities and Ethics of Investigations (1 day)
   
2. Advanced Investigative Interviewing (2 days)
   
3. Data Protection Act (1 Day)
   
4. Law, Evidence, Procedure and Best Practice (2 days)
   
5. Cognitive Interviewing (1 day)
   
6. Advanced Statement/Report Writing and Giving Evidence (2 days)
   
7. Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (1 day)
   
8. Either Emplyment Investigations (2 days) in spring 2013 OR Collecting Electronic/Digital Evidence (2 days) in autumn 2013

For more information or any enquiries, email our team at cipfatraining@cipfa.org

In-house option

Can be delivered in-house. Contact our in-house training team (T: +44 (0)20 7543 5842, E: inhousetraining@cipfa.org).