Advanced Certified Fraud Risk & Investigation Expert (AC-FRIE)

Level: Advanced
Format: Professional certification course
Study Mode: Advanced workshops, applied analysis, or blended learning
Typical Duration: 100 guided learning hours + 50 independent hours
Focus Area: Complex fraud typologies, fraud risk assessment, investigative strategy, case coordination, root-cause analysis, and fraud-control improvement
Assessment: Advanced expert-level assessed certification that include case analysis, fraud risk assessment tasks, investigative strategy exercises, control review assignments, remediation planning work, or a final assessment
Language: Depending on delivery arrangements

Participants are expected to have completed the Professional Certified Fraud Investigation Specialist (PC-FIS) or possess relevant experience in fraud investigation, internal audit, compliance, internal controls, governance, finance risk, or related assurance roles. A strong working understanding of fraud indicators, evidence handling, case documentation, escalation processes, and organizational control environments will support effective engagement with the advanced elements of the course.

This certification is suitable for senior fraud investigators, compliance managers, internal audit professionals, fraud risk specialists, governance leads, internal control managers, and senior risk practitioners who want to strengthen their ability to manage fraud risk and lead more advanced investigative and control-improvement activity. It is intended for senior specialist level professionals responsible for fraud analysis, investigation quality, root-cause review, and anti-fraud strengthening initiatives.