Fraud Awareness Training for Managers
Fraud Awareness Training for Managers is a comprehensive online course that provides managers and supervisors with essential knowledge to detect, prevent, and manage fraud in the workplace.
UK businesses suffered estimated losses of £1.17 billion through fraud in 2023, so understanding the reasons behind fraudulent behaviour and recognising its signs are critical skills for management.
Our training helps managers to gain a deeper understanding of fraud’s impact on an organisation, including how to identify risk factors and manage incidents appropriately. This proactive approach can save your organisation substantial costs, safeguard assets, and foster a transparent workplace culture where fraud is less likely to take root.
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Fraud Awareness Training for Managers
Fraud Awareness Training is an essential, in-depth course that provides staff with the knowledge to recognise, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities in the workplace, fostering a culture of integrity and compliance with UK regulations and standards.
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Who should take this course?
Fraud Awareness Training for Managers is for all those who have management or supervisory responsibilities.
Please note that we also offer Fraud Awareness Training for Employees which is suitable for employees across every sector who do not have management responsibilities.
Course duration
Fraud Awareness Training for Managers takes approximately 35-40 minutes to complete.
Course aims
By the end of Fraud Awareness Training for Managers, participants will:
- Understand the fraud triangle and how pressure, opportunity and justification can drive fraudulent actions.
- Know the responsibilities of employers and employees for preventing fraud, including legal duties.
- Be able to identify major and minor types of fraud and know how to detect behavioural, operational and financial indicators of fraud.
- Be able to implement effective fraud prevention strategies, conduct risk assessments and manage incidents within the team.
Course compliance
Our SCORM compliance means you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning and assessment tools that integrate into professional learning management systems.
Our courses are SCORM compliant which means they can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Benefits of Fraud Awareness Training for Managers
- Enables managers to recognise fraud signs, implement policies, and respond effectively, safeguarding organisational assets and trust.
- Clarifies legal responsibilities, supporting your organisation to meet fraud prevention obligations and fostering a culture of accountability.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Fraud Awareness Training for Managers can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Overview
What is fraud?
The definition of fraud under the Fraud Act 2006.
Examining the fraud triangle to consider why someone commits fraud, looking at the link between pressure, opportunity and justification.
Victims of fraud
How fraud can affect organisations and individuals and the far-reaching impact it can have.
Employers’ responsibilities
An employer’s legal responsibilities to take steps to protect the organisation and employees from fraud.
Employees’ responsibilities
What an employee can do to protect themselves and the organisation from fraud.
Fraud policies
The purpose of an organisation’s fraud policy, what it should cover and how it supports employees.
Types of fraud
Looking at the types of fraud that fall under the two categories, major and minor.
Penalties
The legal, economic and personal consequences of fraud for the perpetrator.
Workplace fraud
Looking at fraud carried out in the workplace (internal) and fraud outside the workplace (external), with examples.
Signs of fraud
How to identify the behavioural, operational and financial signs of fraud, recognising red flags.
Reporting fraud
How to report fraud by following the organisation’s procedures, ensuring accuracy of facts and confidentiality.
Whistleblowing
What whistleblowing is, the circumstances when it applies and how employees are protected by whistleblowing law under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Case studies
Examples of real-life fraud and how it has affected businesses and individuals, with key takeaways.
Fraud prevention
Looking in detail at a manager’s responsibility to prevent fraud through policies, procedures, training and employment screening.
Fraud response
How an organisation’s policy should detail the response to fraud, covering investigations, sanctions, internal reviews of processes and controls, implementing appropriate changes, evaluating reporting practices, providing additional training and updating risk assessments.
Fraud risk assessments
How to identify an organisation’s key areas of fraud risk.
Dealing with fraud in your team
How to manage an incidence of fraud in your team, step by step.
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- Perfect for larger businesses needing a wide variety of training
FAQs
Is this course suitable for managers without prior experience in fraud prevention?
Yes, the course is designed for managers at all experience levels, covering fundamental concepts and offering practical examples to help managers understand fraud prevention management regardless of prior knowledge.
How does this course benefit our organisation beyond just compliance?
Beyond meeting legal obligations, the fraud course equips managers to proactively recognise fraud risks, which can help reduce financial losses, improve workplace culture, and enhance organisational transparency.
Can the training be customised to reflect specific risks or policies in our industry?
Yes, we can work with you to tailor certain aspects of the training to align with industry-specific fraud risks or your organisation’s fraud policies, helping to make the learning experience more relevant for your team.
How can we be sure that managers will apply what they learn in real-life scenarios?
Fraud Awareness Training for Managers includes practical case studies and examples of workplace fraud, helping managers recognise real-life situations and develop the confidence to apply their knowledge effectively.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How is it delivered?
Fraud Awareness Training for Managers is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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