Learn From Industry Veterans
Our certification program brings together seasoned professionals with decades of experience in financial crime investigation and risk management. You'll work directly with experts who've handled complex fraud cases across multiple sectors.
Our Teaching Approach
We believe in hands-on learning combined with theoretical foundations. Our instructors bring real-world scenarios into every session, ensuring you understand not just what to do, but why certain approaches work better than others.
Case-Based Learning
Every module centers around actual fraud cases our instructors have investigated. You'll analyze real evidence, review investigation timelines, and understand how different detection methods revealed crucial patterns. This isn't theoretical – it's what actually happened in boardrooms and courtrooms.
Mentorship Framework
Each student pairs with a senior instructor for personalized guidance throughout the program. Weekly one-on-one sessions help you apply concepts to your specific work environment. Your mentor will review your progress and provide feedback on practical assignments.
Progressive Skill Building
We start with foundational concepts and gradually introduce more complex scenarios. By month three, you'll be conducting mock investigations using the same software and techniques employed by major financial institutions. The learning curve is designed for working professionals.
Interactive Workshops
Saturday workshops bring together small groups for intensive practice sessions. You'll role-play different stakeholder perspectives, practice presenting findings to executives, and learn how to communicate technical discoveries to non-technical audiences.
Meet Your Instructors
Our teaching team combines academic expertise with practical experience from major banks, regulatory bodies, and consulting firms. They've seen fraud evolve over decades and understand how to prepare professionals for emerging threats.
Keturah Mbeki
Lead Investigation Specialist
Former head of financial crimes at Standard Bank with 15 years investigating complex fraud schemes. Keturah specializes in digital forensics and has testified in over 200 court cases. She brings a practical, evidence-based approach to teaching investigation methodologies.
Naledi Phiri
Risk Assessment Senior Instructor
Previously led compliance teams at ABSA and FirstRand Bank. Naledi's expertise covers regulatory frameworks, internal controls, and risk modeling. Her students appreciate her ability to explain complex compliance requirements in practical terms that actually work in corporate environments.
Thandiwe Sithole
Technology and Analytics Expert
Spent eight years developing fraud detection algorithms for Nedbank's digital platforms. Thandiwe teaches students how to leverage data analytics and machine learning tools for pattern recognition. She makes complex technical concepts accessible to non-programmers.
Ready to Learn from the Best?
Our next certification cohort begins in September 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention from our instructors.
Apply for September 2025