COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 10 – 21 Mar 2025 | 02 – 13 Jun 2025 | 01 – 12 Jun 2025 | 15 – 26 Dec 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

The CPM Procurement Fraud Detection and Prevention course is a comprehensive, two-week program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and manage procurement fraud within an organization. The course covers various types of fraud in procurement processes, including bribery, kickbacks, bid-rigging, and overcharging, and focuses on creating robust systems to detect fraudulent activities early. Participants will learn how to establish anti-fraud measures, implement effective controls, and foster a culture of integrity in procurement practices. The course also highlights the role of audits, monitoring, and reporting to mitigate fraud risks in procurement operations.

TARGET GROUP

The training is designed for:

• Procurement Managers & Officers: Individuals responsible for overseeing procurement processes and seeking to strengthen anti-fraud measures.
• Internal and External Auditors: Professionals involved in auditing procurement activities and ensuring compliance with anti-fraud policies.
• Compliance and Risk Management Officers: Those responsible for ensuring procurement fraud is detected and prevented.
• Project Managers: Individuals managing procurement in large projects, particularly donor-funded initiatives, who need to ensure transparency and prevent fraud.
• Legal Advisors and Contract Managers: Professionals who review procurement contracts and ensure legal safeguards against fraud.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the types, causes, and consequences of procurement fraud.
• Detect fraudulent activities in procurement processes through effective monitoring and auditing techniques.
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent procurement fraud in organizations.
• Apply tools and best practices to establish an anti-fraud culture and framework in procurement activities.
• Assess risks related to procurement fraud and implement controls to mitigate these risks.
• Understand legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement fraud detection and prevention.
• Conduct investigations into procurement fraud and take appropriate actions to address identified issues.

COURSE OUTLINE

The following units will be discussed

1. Understanding Procurement Fraud
2. Fraud Detection Techniques in Procurement
3. Procurement Fraud Prevention Strategies
4. Establishing Robust Internal Controls for Fraud Prevention
5. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Procurement Fraud
6. Fraud Risk Assessment in Procurement
7. Use of Technology in Fraud Detection and Prevention
8. Investigating Procurement Fraud
9. Responding to Procurement Fraud and Corrective Actions

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
   We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.