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CCI PROGRAMME

11 modules. 88 hours. A structured pathway to professional investigation.

Explore the complete CCI course outline: NOS alignment, 8-hour modules, specific learning outcomes, practical tools and planned study materials.

10 core modules + 1 extension88 notional hoursNOS-aligned

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Course modules, outcomes and practical tools.

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Foundations of Corporate Investigations

CCI-NOS 01 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 01, Conduct Corporate Investigation (intake & scoping)

What it covers

Role and scope of the corporate investigator, types of investigations, and ethics and professional conduct at intake.

Learning outcome

Receive and accurately record an allegation, establish mandate, scope and objectives, and carry out a preliminary risk assessment before an investigation is opened.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Case Intake Form; Risk Assessment Checklist

Key insight: “Corporate investigators are fact-finders, not enforcement authorities.”

Legal Framework & Compliance

CCI-NOS 02 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 02, Apply Legal, Regulatory & Ethical Requirements

What it covers

Corporate and labour law touchpoints, evidence admissibility, and data privacy and compliance obligations.

Learning outcome

Identify the legal and policy boundaries that apply to an assignment, protect confidentiality and personal information, manage conflicts of interest, and escalate legal or specialist issues appropriately.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Legal Compliance Checklist

Key insight: “Improperly collected evidence can invalidate an entire case.”

Fraud & Financial Crime

CCI-NOS 03 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 03, Investigate Fraud & Financial Misconduct

What it covers

Fraud types and red flags, the fraud triangle, and an introduction to forensic basics.

Learning outcome

Identify fraud patterns and red flags across procurement, payroll, expense and vendor processes, map a suspected scheme against controls, and corroborate documentary and transactional evidence.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Fraud Detection Checklist

Key insight: “Fraud occurs when opportunity meets pressure and rationalisation.”

Investigation Planning

CCI-NOS 01 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 01, Conduct Corporate Investigation (planning & closure)

What it covers

The investigation lifecycle and case planning and documentation.

Learning outcome

Develop an investigation plan, sequence tasks, maintain a case diary, and close a case with authorised records and recommendations.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Investigation Plan Template

Key insight: “Poor planning leads to compromised investigations.”

Evidence Management

CCI-NOS 04 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 04, Manage Evidence & Investigation Records

What it covers

Types of evidence and chain of custody.

Learning outcome

Classify, preserve and register documentary, physical and digital evidence, maintain a chain-of-custody log, and escalate specialist forensic needs.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Evidence Log Register

Key insight: “Evidence integrity determines the credibility of findings.”

Interview Techniques

CCI-NOS 05 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 05, Conduct Professional Interviews

What it covers

Interview strategies and behavioural analysis.

Learning outcome

Plan and conduct professional, non-coercive interviews using open, closed and probing questions, test chronology and inconsistencies fairly, and accurately record material statements.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Interview Record Format

Key insight: “Effective interviewing is about eliciting truth, not coercion.”

Due Diligence

CCI-NOS 06 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 06, Conduct Due Diligence & Intelligence Research

What it covers

Vendor and employee verification and risk assessment.

Learning outcome

Define research questions, use lawful sources, assess source reliability, corroborate material information, and document research methodology and limitations.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Due Diligence Checklist

Key insight: “Prevention reduces the need for investigation.”

Cyber Investigations

CCI-NOS 07 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 07, Support Cyber & Digital Investigations

What it covers

Digital evidence, OSINT and cyber trails.

Learning outcome

Recognise cyber-enabled fraud and insider-threat indicators, identify relevant digital evidence sources, preserve digital information appropriately, and escalate to authorised forensic specialists without unauthorised access.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Digital Evidence Checklist

Key insight: “Every digital action leaves a traceable footprint.”

Report Writing

CCI-NOS 09 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 09, Prepare Investigation Reports (incorporating CCI-NOS 08 analysis principles)

What it covers

Structuring investigation reports and presenting findings.

Learning outcome

Construct a verified chronology, separate allegation, fact, evidence and inference, and prepare a structured, neutral, evidence-linked report with stated limitations and proportionate conclusions.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Investigation Report Template

Key insight: “A well-written report converts findings into actionable intelligence.”

Ethics & Professional Conduct

CCI-NOS 10 · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

CCI-NOS 10, Maintain Professional Ethics & Integrity

What it covers

Confidentiality and conflict of interest.

Learning outcome

Maintain independence and impartiality, declare and manage conflicts of interest, protect sensitive information, and maintain accountability, records and continuing professional development.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Code of Conduct Declaration

Key insight: “Integrity is the foundation of investigative credibility.”

Forensic Investigation

Supplementary forensic extension · 8 NOTIONAL HOURS ADVANCED EXTENSION

100% self-paced5 short videos30 knowledge questions

NOS alignment

Supplementary module, Extends CCI-NOS 04 and CCI-NOS 07; not yet part of the core 10-NOS structure

What it covers

Digital-forensic fundamentals (data preservation and forensic-imaging concepts), forensic accounting basics, documentary/physical forensic examination basics, and escalation protocol to certified forensic specialists.

Learning outcome

Apply foundational forensic-evidence principles to preserve and hand off material correctly, and recognise the point at which a matter must be escalated to a certified forensic specialist.

Planned learning materials: 5 short videos · 18-page PDF guide · 28-slide presentation · 30-question knowledge check · practical job aid

Practical tool: Forensic Evidence Handling Checklist

Key insight: “Forensic evidence is only as strong as the process used to preserve it.”

The September 30 CCI course outline specifies 10 fixed modules plus one supplementary Forensic Investigation module, with 8 notional hours per module. NOS alignment and certification details remain subject to the applicable APDI approval process. The 30-question forensic module assessment is listed as to be developed.

COURSE CONTENT FRAMEWORK

At a glance, the complete learning plan.

The new outline defines a consistent set of resources for every module. These are the planned content totals, not a claim that all resources are already published.

88Notional hours

55Short videos

198PDF guide pages

308Presentation slides

330Knowledge questions

11Practical job aids

Each of the 11 modules is planned for 8 notional hours, 5 videos, 18 PDF pages, 28 slides and 30 questions. Thirty questions for Module 11 are identified for future development in the outline.

LEARNING MATERIALS

Each module comes with more than lectures.

Short-form videos, PDF study guides, slide decks, knowledge questionnaires and practical tools are defined in the new content framework.

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DELIVERY MODEL

88 notional learning hours

100% asynchronous and self-paced, delivered through the MSM Unify Learning Management System (LMS).

01StudyVideo + materials

02Check understandingQuestionnaires

03Apply practiceTools & scenarios

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