Association of Certified Forensic Practitioners

Become a Globally Recognized Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)

Become a Globally Recognized Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)

Date:

Nov 24-28, 2025

Venue:

Bronte Hotel, Harare

Status:

upcoming

📅 Event Overview

Join the Association of Certified Forensic Practitioners (ACFP) for an intensive, 5-day certification program designed to transform professionals into competent forensic investigators. This hands-on course, held from November 24 to 28, 2025, at the Bronte Hotel in Harare, provides a comprehensive deep-dive into the principles, techniques, and legal frameworks of modern forensic investigation.

Whether you’re uncovering financial fraud, investigating cybercrime, or gathering evidence for legal proceedings, this program will provide you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to excel.


🎯 Who Should Attend?

This certification is essential for a wide range of professionals who are involved in uncovering the truth:

  • Investigators & Detectives: Enhance your skills in criminal, corporate, or civil investigations.

  • Auditors & Accountants: Specialize in fraud detection, financial investigations, and compliance.

  • Law Enforcement Officers: Gain formal forensic expertise to bolster your investigative capabilities.

  • Legal Professionals: Lawyers, prosecutors, and advisors who need to understand evidence handling and courtroom testimony.

  • Compliance & Risk Officers: Professionals managing internal audits, corporate compliance, and risk assessments.

  • IT & Cybersecurity Professionals: Specialists focused on digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, and data recovery.

  • Business Owners & Managers: Individuals seeking to understand forensic processes for internal fraud prevention and investigations.


📚 Program Objectives & Advantages

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

  • Apply foundational and advanced forensic investigation techniques.

  • expertly collect, preserve, and analyze evidence while maintaining a clear chain of custody.

  • Navigate the legal and ethical considerations critical to credible investigations.

  • Prepare comprehensive, clear, and effective investigation reports.

  • Confidently present findings in legal and corporate settings.

Why Get Certified?

  • Enhanced Expertise: Gain applicable skills for various investigation scenarios.

  • Career Advancement: Boost your credibility and open doors to new opportunities.

  • Practical Experience: Learn by doing through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies.

  • Professional Network: Connect with industry professionals, law enforcement, and forensic experts.

  • Global Recognition: Earn a respected certification that validates your skills.


🗓️ Course Curriculum at a Glance

Day 1: Introduction to Forensic Investigation

  • Core principles, types of investigations (fraud, cyber, criminal, corporate), ethical and legal frameworks, and the investigator’s role.

Day 2: Planning and Preparing for Investigation

  • Developing investigation strategies, gathering intel, interview techniques, and securing evidence.

Day 3: Evidence Collection and Preservation

  • Types of evidence, proper collection and documentation, chain of custody, and forensic tools.

Day 4: Analyzing and Reporting Findings

  • Data analysis techniques, documenting findings, preparing formal reports, and presenting evidence.

Day 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies

  • Hands-on simulations, real case analysis, developing investigation plans, final assessment, and certification.

Contact Us for More Information

Don’t miss this opportunity to become a globally recognized forensic investigator.

For workshop bookings and inquiries about in-house training, contact us:

  • Phone: 08644263334 / +263 783 392 646 / +263 772 469 893

  • Email: admin@acfp.co.zw