Advanced Certificate

Fraud Examination is a SAQA‑accredited forensic practitioner course (NQF Level 7) built to equip you with the knowledge and skills to sit for the ACFE International CFE Exam, earn your CFE designation, and be recognised globally as a forensic fraud expert — advancing your impact in fraud detection, prevention and investigation.”

Purpose

“The purpose of the Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examination is to launch competent forensic practitioners by equipping them with the skills, insight, and practical experience needed to excel in fraud detection, prevention and investigation — while preparing learners to write and successfully complete the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) International Exam, positioning them as globally recognised experts in the field.”

Who should attend

This advanced programme is ideal for professionals poised to elevate their investigative impact — including legal practitioners, forensic auditors, forensic investigators, internal auditors, compliance and risk specialists, and professionals from banking and insurance sectors seeking preparation to write the International Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam and distinguish themselves as globally recognised fraud experts.

Duration

The course is presented over a period of 10 days. The course would be presented over two weeks.

About the presenter

Ansie de Jager

Ansie de Jager, CFE, is a globally recognised expert in fraud examination, forensic investigation, and risk management with over 35 years of experience. Founder of the Risk and Investigation Training Academy (RITA), two-time ACFE South Africa Educator of the Year (2015 & 2022), and authorised trainer for ACFE International and ACFE SA, Ansie has lectured internationally, advised corporates and SETAs, and guided thousands of professionals toward achieving the CFE designation. She combines legal, audit, and investigative expertise with hands-on training excellence, transforming learners into trusted, world-class fraud and forensic experts.

Qualifications:

B. Proc. : UP;
LLB: UP;
BA Hons. (Criminology) : UP;
Post Graduate Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting: UP;
Certificate Internal Audit: UP;
Advance Certificate in Fraud Examination: UP
Outcome-based assessment of Assessor (NQF5) & Moderator (NQF7) :
International CFE Exam: ACFE

General information

This Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examination is a SAQA‑accredited forensic practitioner programme crafted for ambitious professionals — from auditors and investigators to legal, compliance and risk specialists — who are committed to mastering fraud detection, prevention and investigation and preparing to sit the International Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam. It sets the foundation for you to become a globally recognised expert in combating fraud and financial crime.

*To write the exam, the applicant has to be at least an associate member and have a degree with two years’ experience or at least eight years’ experience in fraud detection, prevention, and investigation.

Testimonials

Being a Certified Fraud Examiner is a great achievement for any individual in this industry during these times. The experience which I have personally gained has enhanced my investigative abilities and increased my contact list in tremendous bounds due to the on-going networking opportunities to which all CFEs are exposed on a regular basis. The training further gives us tools and assists us to understand new trends and investigative methods which all investigators are exposed to on a regular basis. In all, I feel that this experience has enriched my life and open up doors to me in all industries! – Lucretia Parker: McLife
Ansie de Jager is an experienced and diligent professional. Ansie is experienced in this field and her expertise and guidance helped me to better understand the course material and successfully pass the CFE Exam. Ansie De Jager’s expertise in forensic investigations and legal aspects was highly evident and resulted in a detailed and comprehensive training course. The Training session contained a full overview of the Fraud Prevention / investigation, Financial, Law as well best practice recommendations. Ansie is in my opinion an outstanding subject matter expert with many years of practical and relevant experience. I highly recommend the Risk and Investigation Training Academy to any individuals who are interested in completing their CFE exam and any other courses that is being held. Thank you Ansie.Nash Mohanlall: Regent
The facilitator is knowledgeable of the course content and is practical in her approach as well very patient. The course itself exposes the attendee to a broader scope of strategies in countering any fraudulent and unethical conduct across industries. If you want to be a qualified CFE, then enroll with RITA.Themba Shabalala : Johannesburg Water
PUT THIS IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT! Duisend dankies vir ‘n briljante kursus, dit was elke laatnag en seer boud werd! Sonder jou sou ons dit nooit kon doen nie. Andre Whelpton en Vincent van Huizen : The Unlimited
“The course was valuable in enhancing my investigation skills especially the Finance module. Ansie presented well and is highly knowledgeable in the field of investigations. I would recommend the CFE course to all forensic investigators“. Shaun Kader : Dept Health KZN
“I purchased the Prep Course and battled to get through it on my own until I attended the course, which was very informative, well facilitated, loaded with examples of the everyday work environment issues, not only I managed to pass my CFE exam in single attempt, the course provided me with answers to some of the issues I face on my daily investigative work”. Chris Baloye: MTN