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Fraud Awareness and Red Flag Detection for Employees

An awareness programme that turns ordinary employees into the first line of defence against fraud, bribery and corruption. Explains common schemes in African workplaces, from procurement kickbacks to payroll and expense fraud, and the warning signs that precede them. Participants learn how and where to report concerns safely.

What you will be able to do

  • Recognise the most common fraud schemes in the workplace.
  • Identify behavioural and transactional red flags of fraud.
  • Understand how fraud harms colleagues, customers and the organisation.
  • Respond appropriately when fraud is suspected.
  • Use whistleblowing and reporting channels with confidence.
  • Support a culture of honesty and accountability at work.

Course outline

  1. 01Why Fraud Matters to Everyone
  2. 02Common Workplace Fraud Schemes
  3. 03Behavioural and Transactional Red Flags
  4. 04Procurement, Payroll and Expense Fraud
  5. 05Responding to Suspected Fraud
  6. 06Safe Reporting and Whistleblowing Channels
  7. 07Building an Honest Workplace Culture

Who should attend

Employees at all levels, supervisors and team leaders across finance, procurement, operations and administration.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 25 Aug 2026Online2US$900
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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