Procurement Fraud Prevention
Spot and prevent fraud and corruption across the procurement cycle.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Procurement is the area most exposed to fraud and corruption. This course examines common schemes such as bid rigging, fake suppliers and inflated invoices, the red flags at each stage of the cycle, and the controls and data analytics that prevent and detect them.
Who should attend
- Procurement officers and managers
- Internal auditors
- Risk and compliance staff
- Bid committee members
What you will be able to do
- Recognise common procurement fraud schemes
- Identify red flags at each stage
- Design preventive controls
- Use data to detect anomalies
- Respond to suspected fraud
Course outline
Module 1Fraud in procurement
- • Fraud and corruption schemes
- • Case studies
- • Red flags in planning and sourcing
- • Conflicts of interest
Module 2Prevention and detection
- • Preventive controls
- • Supplier vetting
- • Data analytics
- • Whistleblowing
Module 3Response
- • Investigation basics
- • Reporting obligations
- • Recovery
- • Prevention plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Procurement Fraud Prevention course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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