Business Compliance & Workplace Essentials Training

Fraud Awareness for Managers

This Fraud Awareness for Managers eLearning course provides targeted training for leaders and supervisors on recognising, preventing and responding to fraud risks in the workplace. Building on core fraud concepts, the course equips managers with the insight, skills and confidence to identify suspicious activity, implement appropriate controls, support ethical decision-making and respond effectively to potential fraud incidents. It emphasises managerial responsibility for establishing robust anti-fraud culture and compliance with legal and organisational expectations.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Fraud Awareness for Managers course are to:

• Explain what fraud is and why strong awareness is critical for managers
• Raise awareness of strategic fraud risks that organisations face, including internal and external threats
• Clarify legal, ethical and organisational responsibilities for managing fraud risk at a leadership level
• Provide practical guidance on recognising fraud indicators, conducting enquiries and escalating appropriately
• Encourage proactive leadership and ethical culture that supports prevention and early detection

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 30-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Define fraud and understand how it can occur within organisational processes
• Identify common fraud risks and red-flag indicators relevant to managerial oversight
• Explain managerial responsibilities for anti-fraud controls, culture and reporting frameworks
• Apply practical measures to reduce the likelihood of fraud, including oversight strategies and preventative checks
• Demonstrate appropriate responses and escalation practices when fraud concerns arise