Learn how to use financial management and auditing procedures to detect and prevent fraud in this free online course. In today's rapidly evolving world, fraud has become an ever-present threat that permeates every sector of society. From financial institutions to organisations of all sizes, fraud poses a significant risk and costs billions of pounds annually. This fraud prevention course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to combat fraud. We focus on the various facets of fraud and explain how to implement preventative and detection measures.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 188637 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Distinguish between the different types of fraud evidence • Recall the roles and responsibilities of different individuals in managing fraud • Outline the categories of fraudsters and bank scammers • Describe the signs of identity theft • Explain the benefits of conducting a knowledge tour when evaluating fraud prevention systems • List the components of an effective anti-fraud strategy • State the need and benefits of an effective risk assessment programme • Explain how to develop a sound ethical culture in an organisation • Discuss the aims and objectives of a fraud response plan • Explain the objectives of the UK’s Fraud Act of 2006 and the Data Protection Act of 1998 • Recognise the different types of offences and discuss their severity • Summarise the reasons people engage in bribery and the consequences of doing so |
| Course Code | 6227 |

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