Advanced Internal Investigations Certificate Program™

Learn Advanced Techniques For Interviewing, Documentation, Reporting, And More
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About Advanced Internal Investigations

When there are complex legal situations such as allegations of employee misconduct, discrimination, retaliation, FMLA abuse, work-related injuries, workers' compensation fraud, and more, you need to know how to handle the issue – both immediately and correctly – or it could mean fines, penalties, and expensive litigation.

This advanced course is the best investment in upgrading your investigatory skills while also minimizing organizational risk.

You'll go beyond the basic what, why, and how of conducting an internal investigation and focus - through both lecture and dynamic classroom discussion – on how to handle advanced situations correctly to avoid liability. Enroll today!

Benefits Of A Certificate In Advanced Internal Investigations

Best practices for gathering and preserving physical, digital, and documentary evidence

Advanced techniques for investigative interviewing, and when and how to involve law enforcement

Methods for identifying and investigating workers compensation and disability fraud

How to prepare a "court ready" investigate report

How to handle post-investigative issues, such as arbitration hearings, unemployment hearings, and insurance claims

Handling claims of harassment and retaliation

Recent court cases: what went wrong, and how you can keep it from happening to you

In this two-day workshop consisting of lecture, classroom interactive exercises, and a complex mock investigation, you will develop your skills to become a better investigator - and greatly enhance your career.

By attending this course, you will learn practical tools, tips, and techniques to improve your investigative skills - and boost your confidence in handling sensitive and complex employee issues. Specifically, you will learn:

What to do when you're notified of a potential violation of anti-discrimination laws
Proven procedures for developing, acquiring, and documenting testimonial evidence
How to properly investigate FMLA and other leave abuse cases
Steps for identifying - and investigating - persons who have the potential for committing an act of workplace violence
Steps for interviewing difficult and hostile witnesses to obtain testimonial evidence
When - and how - to involve law enforcement in an internal investigation
How to handle post-investigative issues, including defending investigative finds in arbitration hearings, unemployment hearings, and insurance claims
How to minimize the risks of expensive legal claims against the organization

What You Can Expect From Our
Certificate Program For Advanced Internal Investigations

10 Information-Packed Modules & 300-Page WorkbookLearn HR laws, trends, and issues from an expert with comprehensive materials.

Practical Tips & Best PracticesGet how-to strategies, expert insights, and key regulatory overviews.

Earn 12 HRCI and SHRM Re-certification CreditsAdvance your career with recognized credentials.

Real Court Case Studies & Sample FormsAccess real-world examples and practical templates.

Dual-Format TrainingChoose from in-person or video conference sessions for flexible learning.

Interactive ExercisesInformation-packed training covering how you currently view your role in the organization and how you can become more strategic.

Special Bonus AccessYou receive access to our Internal Investigations Training & Certification Program that includes supporting details on handling a workplace investigation.

Improve Your Investigatory Skills!

By attending this course, you will learn practical tools, tips, and techniques to improve your investigative skills - and boost your confidence in handling sensitive and complex employee issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Internal Investigation?

An "internal" or "workplace" investigation is a formal inquiry regarding allegations of wrongdoing to determine whether laws or corporate policies have been violated.

What typically is involved with an Internal Investigation?

Employers must know the legal obligations that require them to conduct internal investigations, how to gather documentary and physical evidence, how to effectively handle witness interviews, and how to apply discipliary action or termination.

What are some laws the require an Internal Investigation?

Common law, retaliation, Assault & Battery, Defamation, Privacy, and more.

What are the first steps in conducting a workplace investigation?

Respond promptly and responsibly, assess, plan, investigate, evaluate, conclude.

What are the risks involved with an Internal Investigation?

Several, including hostile or violent employees, retaliation lawsuits, state or federal repurcussions from broken laws, and affects on your workforce.

What are the pitfalls of a workplace investigation?

Probably the largest pitfall is the reaction of your employees, especially if the investigation is handled poorly. For instance, the company does not investigate theft allegations, tells the accused details from an accuser's accusations, and loss of profits and reputation.