Fraud Investigator Education and Training

Find a real job as a fraud investigator by getting proper education and training
By Harrison Howe If you're considering a career as a fraud investigator, you'll need to start with fraud investigator education and training. Proper education and training can prepare you for a career in many types of fraud investigation, including insurance fraud investigation, workers compensation fraud investigation or identity theft fraud investigation. Fortunately, there are several avenues you can pursue to receive fraud investigator education and training.

Some colleges and universities offer live or online courses in fraud investigation. Several training institutes are currently in operation that specialize in training fraud investigators. You can also choose to attend live or web seminars that teach about many aspects of fraud investigation. Read on to find out more about these ways in which you can receive fraud investigator education and training:

1. Enroll in college courses in fraud investigation.
2. Attend training programs given by fraud investigator training institutes or federal programs.
3. Sign up for seminars geared toward fraud investigators.
   

Take fraud investigation courses at a local college or university

The law, criminal justice or accounting curriculum at some colleges or universities often include courses in fraud investigation. Corporate fraud, insurance fraud and tax fraud investigation are some topics you might find addressed in these courses.
Try:  The Duke University School of Law offers a fraud investigation course that covers many types of fraud, as well as investigation methods and procedures. Several classes in the accounting program at Guilford College focus on fraud and fraud investigation. The online MBA program in fraud management at Utica College offers an elective course in fraud investigation techniques.

Complete a training program at a fraud investigator training institute or program

If college isn't for you, there are other ways in which to get fraud investigator training. Some learning or training institutions have courses designed specifically for certain types of investigators, including fraud investigators. Even some government agencies provide fraud investigator training programs.
Try:  The course in fraud investigation methods at Investigation Training Institute teaches students how to investigate many types of fraud crimes. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center offers a complete program for those wishing to become financial fraud investigators. The American Educational Institute offers several self-study courses in fraud investigation.

Learn about fraud investigation through live and online seminars

Live or web-based seminars can provide intensive training in many areas of fraud investigation. Seminars typically have experienced investigators as keynote speakers and often dedicate more time to one particular aspect of fraud investigation. Seminars might also be one way to get continuing education in the field of fraud investigation.
Try:  The Institute of Internal Auditors holds seminars that teach about internal audit and the role it plays in fraud investigations. The National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII) hosts a seminar in insurance fraud investigation. Attend a seminar for insurance fraud investigators hosted by the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU).