What is the Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner?

The Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Finance & Accounting.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner (CPSFE)

Executive Summary

Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner (CPSFE) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPSFE holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner

Acronym

CPSFE

Who Should Enrol?

Governance and Compliance Officers
Policy and Regulatory Analysts
Risk and Audit Professionals
Company Secretaries and Board Advisors

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex corporate governance functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement corporate governance systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to corporate governance

Global Employability

Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Government Fraud Risk Landscape

✦Internal Control and Fraud Prevention

✦Revenue and Tax Fraud

✦Corruption and Abuse of Office

✦Fraud Investigation Planning

✦Digital and Documentary Evidence

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner · module 20 is the capstone

1

Public Sector Fraud Examination Foundations

Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · Corporate governance principles and purpose · Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)

2

Government Fraud Risk Landscape

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Programme learning, adaptation and knowledge use · Policy cycle and evidence-based policy

3

Fraud Schemes in Public Institutions

Fraud schemes: asset misappropriation, financial statement and revenue fraud · Problem definition and analysis · Research methods for policy

4

Fraud Risk Assessment

Fraud risk assessment, registers and anti-fraud frameworks · Stakeholder and impact analysis · Options appraisal and cost-benefit

5

Internal Control and Fraud Prevention

Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Regulatory impact assessment · Policy development and drafting

6

Procurement Fraud

Procurement strategy: what to buy, how, and from whom · Implementation and delivery · Monitoring and policy evaluation

7

Payroll and Personnel Fraud

Benefits and payroll operations · Public consultation and engagement · Board and executive reporting

8

Revenue and Tax Fraud

Fraud schemes: asset misappropriation, financial statement and revenue fraud · Negotiation with clients and partners · Media and public communication

9

Asset Misappropriation

Public budgeting: the cycle, ceilings and the reality of execution · Innovation in protective operations · Sustaining improvement and benefits

10

Financial Statement Fraud

Fraud schemes: asset misappropriation, financial statement and revenue fraud · Designing indicators that measure something · Assets, liabilities and equity reporting

11

Corruption and Abuse of Office

Administrative systems: records, workflow and office operations · Financial risk management and derivatives · Continuous improvement of finance processes

12

Fraud Detection Techniques

Payments fraud: schemes, detection and authorised push payment · Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities · Interest-rate risk and gap analysis

13

Fraud Indicators and Red Flags

Indicators and KPIs: designing measures that survive contact with people · Management accounts and dashboards · Managing boundaries and dual relationships

14

Fraud Investigation Planning

Forensic accounting and financial investigation · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

15

Evidence Collection and Preservation

Evidence: collection, chain of custody and admissibility · Budget vs actual and variance · Ethics and fair customer treatment

16

Interviewing and Investigation Techniques

Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Servant leadership and self-organising teams

17

Digital and Documentary Evidence

Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service

18

Fraud Reporting and Case Documentation

Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Marketing measurement and attribution · Customer journey mapping and service design

19

Fraud Recovery and Corrective Action

Loan portfolio management, arrears and recovery · Voice of the customer programmes · Leading service projects and change

20

Public Sector Fraud Examination Capstone

Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · Building a coaching culture · Nomination, succession and diversity

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Government Fraud Risk Landscape — applied to your own work
Fraud Schemes in Public Institutions — applied to your own work
Fraud Risk Assessment — applied to your own work
Internal Control and Fraud Prevention — applied to your own work
Procurement Fraud — applied to your own work
Payroll and Personnel Fraud — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPSFE certification?

The Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Public Sector Fraud Examiner, culminating in the capstone “Public Sector Fraud Examination Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CPSFE?

This certification is ideal for Governance and Compliance Officers, Policy and Regulatory Analysts, Risk and Audit Professionals and Company Secretaries and Board Advisors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPSFE certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CPSFE internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPSFE certification?

The Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPSFE certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CPSFE?

The Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CPSFE?

The Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CPSFE while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CPSFE?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CPSFE strengthens your expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability and positions you for advancement across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Governance

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Compliance Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CPSFE while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Policy Lead

Government

Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner

Certified Public Sector Fraud Examiner

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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