Interviewing Skills for Auditors and Investigators (AGRC-040) Training Course

Interviewing Skills for Auditors and Investigators

Much audit and investigative evidence comes from interviews. Skilled interviewers gather accurate, complete information and detect inconsistencies while maintaining…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

8Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Much audit and investigative evidence comes from interviews. Skilled interviewers gather accurate, complete information and detect inconsistencies while maintaining fairness and professionalism.

This LLMI course covers interview planning, rapport building, questioning techniques, active listening, non-verbal communication, handling difficult interviewees, admission-seeking interviews, documentation and legal considerations. Participants practise interviews in realistic scenarios.

The course suits auditors, compliance officers and investigators.

Course Objectives

Plan audit and investigative interviews

Build rapport and set the right tone

Use effective questioning techniques

Listen actively and observe behaviour

Handle difficult or evasive interviewees

Document interviews accurately and lawfully

Target Audience

Internal auditors

Fraud investigators

Compliance officers

HR investigators

Security professionals

Quality auditors

Course Methodology

Skills sessions

Recorded interview practice

Role plays

Feedback

Case studies

Course outline

1Day 1: Interview Fundamentals

Role of interviews
Types of interviews
Legal and ethical considerations
Interviewer mindset
Preparation
Exercise: Interview planning

2Day 2: Rapport and Questioning

Building rapport
Open and closed questions
Funnel technique
Clarifying
Summarising
Practice: Questioning drills

3Day 3: Listening and Behaviour

Active listening
Non-verbal cues
Myths of deception detection
Consistency analysis
Note-taking
Role play: Fact-finding interview

4Day 4: Difficult Interviews

Evasive interviewees
Emotional reactions
Admission-seeking interviews
Representatives present
Remote interviews
Role play: Difficult interview

5Day 5: Documentation

Interview records
Statements
Evidence value
Follow-up
Review
Capstone: Full interview assessment

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Interviewing Skills for Auditors and Investigators course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Interviewing Skills for Auditors and Investigators course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Geneva, Munich, Barcelona, Rome, London, Cape Town.

Can I take Interviewing Skills for Auditors and Investigators online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Interviewing Skills for Auditors and Investigators

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