Investigations Fundamentals: Two Module Online Course
18 February 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Our popular short course: Conducting Workplace Investigations is for those new to investigations. We are running the course again in February 2026.
This workshop will take place on Teams and delegates will receive a diary invite after registration.
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Your trainer
Simon Scales, Chief Education & Training Officer, ACi
Workshop 1: Investigation Fundamentals
🕤 Wednesday, 18th February 2026, 09.30- 12.30, UK time, online Teams
This workshop introduces participants to:
✍🏻 Responding to whistleblower reports
✍🏻 Triaging, Assessment, Planning & Scoping
✍🏻 Investigation Principles
✍🏻 Relevant best practice and ISO frameworks
✍🏻 Introduction to gathering and assessing evidence
✍🏻 Cognitive Interviewing Models
✍🏻 Case Study
Workshop 2: Interviewing & Documentation
🕤 Wednesday, 4th March 2026, 09.30-12.30, UK time, online Teams
Covering key topics including:
✍🏻 Case Study review and planning
✍🏻 Communicating with (and managing) stakeholder expectations
✍🏻 Fundamentals of investigative interviewing
✍🏻 Memory, Recall and Non-Verbal Communication
✍🏻 Report writing essentials
✍🏻 Understanding thematic learning, process improvements and case closure
Workshop Learning Goals: These sessions aim to help participants:
✅ Understand the core components of workplace investigations
✅ Recognise typical challenges in the investigation process
✅ Learn about a structured six-step investigation approach
✅ Explore methods for gathering and assessing information
✅Develop foundational investigation planning skills
✅Gain an introduction to investigative interviewing principles