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Certification

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Certification Description
Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator" is a unique professional designation granted by the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association to individuals who meet certain qualifications related to professional experience, specialized training, formal education and demonstrated knowledge in the detection, investigation and/or prosecution of health care fraud.

Certifying Organization
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association
https://www.nhcaa.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator Website

Certification Description
A BAI Anti-Money Laundering Professional Certification is the educational standard for anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) professionals employed within financial institutions, or national and state regulatory agencies. Financial institutions recognize that anti-money laundering prevention and detection is a critical issue with the demands of the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act. Increased training along with stronger policies and procedures help institutions meet regulatory examination requirements and avoid potential criminal risks. This certification helps professionals document their AML expertise and demonstrate that they and their organization take anti-money laundering responsibilities seriously.

Certifying Organization
BAI Center for Certification
https://www.bai.org/about-bai

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Anti-Money Laundering Professional Certification Website

Certifying Organization
Conference of State Bank Supervisors
https://www.csbs.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Website

Certification Description
A CFI is a professional with the expertise to conduct a variety of investigative interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects or other sources to determine the facts regarding suspicions, allegations or specific incidents in either public or private sector settings.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Interviewers
http://certifiedinterviewer.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Forensic Interviewer Website

Certification Description
The ACFE established and administers the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation. Globally preferred by employers, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation. Members with the CFE credential gain a professional advantage and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community.

Certifying Organization
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
http://www.acfe.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Fraud Examiner Website

Certification Description
The Certified Insurance Fraud Analyst (CIFA) certification is an accrediting process that covers all topics that deem an analyst to be well rounded and versed in all aspects of fraud analysis.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Special Investigation Units
http://www.iasiu.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Insurance Fraud Analyst Website

Certification Description
The Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator program is an accrediting process for individuals with the specialized skills required to detect, investigate and deter insurance fraud.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Special Investigation Units
http://www.iasiu.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator Website

Certification Description
The Certified Insurance Fraud Representative (CIFR) program is a newly developed certification program for claim representatives. These claims representatives possess the requisite specialized skills required for the early detection of fraud, to properly conduct preliminary claims investigations. The program has a high standard for admission and testing which includes adherence to IASIU's code of ethics, as well as the demonstration of competency through mandatory continuing professional education.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Special Investigation Units
http://www.iasiu.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Insurance Fraud Representative Website

Certification Description
Certified Internal Investigation Officer (CIIO) is designed as a "stand-alone" certification. CCIO certification course examines internal investigative strategies, methods, systematic process, tools, and ethics and recourse limitations of fact-finding, when conducting internal investigations. CIIO candidates will learn investigative process that often makes the difference between successful and unsuccessful investigations. In this highly fast-paced program and candidates will learn how to use investigative techniques to conduct suitable and viable investigations, utilizing real world scenarios to highlight the ethical and legal aspects and potential consequence associated with conducting internal investigations. Certified Internal Investigation Officer are highly qualified and ready to conduct the most effective investigations possible!

Certifying Organization
Center for Security and Emergency Management
http://www.c4sem.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Internal Investigation Officer Website

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