Advanced Certificates
Advanced Occupational Diploma: Fraud Examiner - NQF Level 7
NQF Level 7 | SAQA ID 123002 | 255 Credits
One Qualification. CFE Exam Preparation. Two Professional Designation Opportunities.
Take your fraud examination career to the next level with RITA’s Advanced Occupational Diploma: Fraud Examiner (NQF Level 7) — a comprehensive occupational qualification combining advanced fraud knowledge, practical investigative skills and real workplace experience.
The programme develops competence in fraud prevention and deterrence, fraud investigation techniques, law and legal principles, financial transactions, fraud schemes and workplace investigations, while providing learners with a strong and structured foundation to prepare for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) examination.
But at RITA, the journey goes further.
Exclusive to qualifying RITA learners, successful completion also provides an opportunity to obtain an additional professional designation through another international professional body, giving our learners the potential to strengthen their academic qualification, obtain professional recognition, and expand their international footprint.
Your RITA pathway can therefore offer:
✓ A nationally recognised NQF Level 7 Fraud Examiner qualification
✓ Preparation towards writing the CFE examination and pursuing the CFE designation
✓ An additional international professional designation exclusively available to qualifying RITA learners*
*Terms and Conditions and the eligibility requirements of the relevant professional bodies apply to all professional designations.
RITA — More than a qualification. Building professionally recognised Fraud Examiners.
CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a globally recognised credential awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). It demonstrates expertise in preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud, covering areas such as fraud schemes, financial crimes, investigations, and legal considerations. The CFE is particularly valuable for professionals involved in fraud prevention, forensic investigation, auditing, compliance, and law enforcement.
Course dates:
12 - 16 October 2026
26-30 October 2026
Registrations closing 30 September 2026
Occupational Certificate: Fraud Examiner — NQF Level 8 | SAQA 101868
Take your fraud examination expertise to an advanced professional level.
RITA’s Occupational Certificate: Fraud Examiner (NQF Level 8) is an advanced 255-credit occupational qualification for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in fraud prevention, detection, investigation and fraud risk management.
The programme integrates advanced fraud examination knowledge with practical application and substantial workplace experience. Learners develop the ability to analyse complex fraud matters, apply legal and investigative principles, evaluate financial transactions and fraud schemes, conduct professional investigations, and produce findings that withstand scrutiny.
Successful completion provides learners with a nationally recognised NQF Level 8 Occupational Qualification, Ex Officio Commissioner of Oaths status, and access to various professional designation pathways, subject to the requirements of the relevant professional body. Learners may also pursue additional relevant professional designations where they meet the prescribed membership, experience, assessment and other requirements. Terms and Conditions apply to all professional designations.
This programme is particularly suited to experienced investigators, forensic practitioners, auditors, compliance professionals, legal practitioners, risk professionals, internal auditors and other professionals who want to demonstrate advanced occupational competence in fraud examination.
Advanced knowledge. Advanced skillset. Professional recognition. International footprint.
Course date: 2027
Registrations closing 30 November 2026
Designations
CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
The Certified Forensic Professional (CFP) designation, offered by the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP), recognises capability in the broader forensic investigation field. It is relevant to practitioners in forensic investigations, fraud examination, compliance, risk management, financial crime, and related disciplines. The CFP acknowledges professionals who apply forensic principles and investigative methods to identify, examine, and address misconduct and organisational irregularities.
CFIP – Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (IICFIP)
The Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) designation recognises specialised competence in forensic investigation, including the systematic examination of fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, and organisational wrongdoing. It suits professionals who conduct or oversee investigations, evaluate evidence, interview witnesses, analyse information, and develop defensible findings. CFIP establishes a professional identity focused on forensic investigation.
CFIAP – Certified Forensic Investigation and Audit Professional (IICFIP)
The Certified Forensic Investigation and Audit Professional (CFIAP) designation integrates forensic investigation and auditing. It is intended for professionals who identify irregularities through audit and assurance processes and, when needed, conduct detailed forensic examinations. The designation is especially relevant to internal auditors, forensic auditors, investigators, risk professionals, and assurance practitioners addressing fraud risks, internal controls, and organisational misconduct.
CFDP – Certified Forensic Digital Professional (IICFIP)
The Certified Forensic Digital Professional (CFDP) designation addresses the growing field of digital and technology-related forensic investigation. It is relevant to professionals handling electronic evidence, digital fraud, cyber misconduct, and technology-supported investigations. The CFDP recognises specialised capability in applying forensic principles to digital environments, including identifying, preserving, examining, and managing electronic information.
CACC – Certified Anti-Corruption Consultant (IICFIP)
The Certified Anti-Corruption Consultant (CACC) designation recognises expertise in preventing, detecting, assessing, and investigating corruption and related misconduct. It is relevant to professionals across anti-corruption, ethics, compliance, governance, fraud risk management, and investigations. The CACC demonstrates the ability to support anti-corruption programmes, identify risks and warning signs, strengthen controls, and manage bribery and integrity risks.
CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a globally recognised credential awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). It demonstrates expertise in preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud, covering areas such as fraud schemes, financial crimes, investigations, and legal considerations. The CFE is particularly valuable for professionals involved in fraud prevention, forensic investigation, auditing, compliance, and law enforcement.