Professional Certified Fraud Investigation Specialist (PC-FIS)

Level: Professional
Format: Professional certification course
Study Mode: Workshops, applied casework, or blended learning
Typical Duration: 80 guided learning hours + 40 independent hours
Focus Area: Fraud examination, evidence handling, case documentation, interviewing support, investigative planning, and fraud reporting
Assessment: Professional-level assessed certification that include case analysis, investigation planning tasks, documentation exercises, evidence review activities, or a final assessment
Language: Depending on delivery arrangements

Participants are expected to have completed the Associate Certified Fraud Detection Practitioner (AC-FDP) or possess relevant experience in compliance, internal audit, investigations support, internal controls, finance, governance, or risk-related roles. A working understanding of fraud indicators, workplace documentation, escalation processes, and control environments will support effective engagement with the professional elements of the course.

This certification is suitable for fraud investigators, compliance officers, internal audit staff, internal control professionals, governance specialists, finance risk staff, case review personnel, and mid-level practitioners who want to strengthen their role in fraud examination and investigation support. It is intended for professionals who need to contribute to structured investigative work, evidence handling, case documentation, and fraud reporting.