Extreme and organised crime generally costs the United Kingdom an estimated US$50.4-billion (over £40-billion) a year. If they are not monitored and controlled in time, these crimes can cost the government millions of pounds more. This free online course about financial investigators aims to provide you with an extensive understanding of financial crimes and how a financial investigator can help control them. 

The various individuals involved in solving a financial crime include financial investigators, financial confiscators, and financial intelligence officers. We introduce to you the role of each of these professionals, as well as their education, skills, and training requirements. Did you know that a financial investigation follows a series of carefully mapped steps? We will explain each of these in detail.

The motives and goals of people who are involved in financial crimes, as well as the various opportunities for financial crimes, will be addressed next. Different categories of financial crimes and the components and characteristics of the financial investigator response plan will also be explained. Finally, the laws in the UK associated with financial crimes are explained. Anyone with an interest in an investigative career in law enforcement will benefit from this course. Sign-up now, for free.