Detecting and Preventing Federal Grant Fraud Course (Self-Paced)

This course includes

12 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 1.2 CEUs

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Detecting and Preventing Federal Grant Fraud Course.

This course builds a practical toolkit for preventing and detecting fraud in federal grants. Participants examine fraud risks, test internal controls, and practice detection techniques using case-based exercises that mirror real oversight situations.

By the end, participants will be able to conduct a fraud-focused risk assessment, design a prevention-oriented monitoring process with action items, evaluate internal controls for vulnerabilities, and analyze cases to determine how fraud could have been prevented or detected earlier.

Designed for program, grants, and audit/monitoring staff who need actionable approaches to reduce fraud risk across awards and subawards.

This course has a prerequisite

Students should have prior experience working with federal grants or assistance programs, applying internal control principles, and monitoring compliance, as well as familiarity with identifying risk indicators and distinguishing fraud from waste or abuse.

Tuition

Full Tuition

$1,050
Due before the class starts

This course includes

12 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 1.2 CEUs

Learning Experience Highlights

Training from government‑experienced instructors

Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

Specialized for government & DoD

Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.

The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student

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1-on-1 Mentoring Sessions Included

We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 12 hours of hands-on, self-paced training, you’ll also receive two live 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:

Review your portfolio work with an expert
Drill down on challenging concepts
Polish your resume and LinkedIn profile
Receive professional advice for applying to jobs
Ensure you’re on track with your learning goals

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Detecting and Preventing Federal Grant Fraud Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Conduct fraud-focused risk assessments in the context of federal grants.
Design monitoring processes that emphasize prevention and include actionable steps.
Evaluate internal controls to identify gaps and vulnerabilities.
Apply fraud detection techniques through case-based exercises.
Analyze real-world scenarios to identify how fraud could have been prevented or detected.
Build a practical toolkit for reducing fraud risk across awards and subawards.

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Federal Financial Assistance—Fraud Risks and Context

Recognize fraud risk factors across recipients and subrecipients.
Separate waste/abuse from fraudulent acts and red flags.
Frame oversight priorities using risk indicators.

Module 2: Importance of Internal Controls for Fraud Prevention

Map controls to common fraud schemes and vulnerabilities.
Strengthen segregation of duties and system safeguards.
Link monitoring results to control improvements.

Module 3: Detecting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Identify transactional anomalies and documentation gaps.
Use data, sampling, and site reviews to detect issues.
Escalate concerns and coordinate with oversight bodies.

Module 4: Case Studies, Testing, and Action Plans

Evaluate internal controls for vulnerabilities in scenarios.
Draft prevention/detection action items with owners and timelines.
Capture lessons learned to reduce future risk.

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$1,050.00	Total You Pay