Combating education fraud (Core session)

The international education sector is experiencing a concerning rise in fraudulent international applicants with serious consequences for individual institutions and the sector as a whole. Those processing such documentation need to be able to develop fundamental skills to be able to notice and flag potentially suspicious documentation in order to safeguard their institutions as much as possible.

Overview

This course is designed to meet the needs of those processing international applications for work or study or those in credential evaluation roles. It provides guidance on what documents to request and what checks to make when dealing with international credentials. It also provides the opportunity to share experiences and ideas on best practice in the field of fraud detection, and the opportunity to practise the skills discussed using real examples.

Objectives

The key objectives of the training include:

  • Increase awareness of the existence of fraudulent documents
  • Understand the importance of translation to avoid misinterpretation of the qualification
  • Know the importance of correctly verifying an institution
  • Apply measures to aid in the detection of fraudulent documents.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for university and college staff involved with entry to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Support materials

Delegates will receive a digital copy of all materials used.

Note: There will be practical exercises on the day. Please bring a pen and notebook or paper and a laptop (rather than a tablet or phone).

The standard cost to attend this training session is £210 for members and £255 for non-members. If you are a member, you may have inclusive training places as part of your membership package. To find out more information, please contact your account manager or events@ecctis.com

*Please note, payment by invoice is only available to UK ENIC members. If you are not a member, you must pay by card.

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