Become a Certified Forensic and Fraud Professional
To become a Certified Forensic and Fraud Professional, you must meet any of the following criteria:
A highly experienced practitioner in the areas of forensic investigations, fraud examination, Advocacy and Legal Practice and ICT security for a period of not less than 10 consecutive years in the field; OR
A certified member of at least two different professional associations that offer certifications in forensic technology, fraud, law and ICT security and have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in fraud examination, digital forensics and IT security; OR
Be a PhD holder in any of the above areas, and have a minimum professional experience of 5 years; OR
Pass an open book practical case study with 80% score. When you register to attempt the exam, we send the unique case study to you customized to your current work environment and country or countries of operation. For this option, you do not need to submit the five (5) cases to prove your practical experience.
Application criteria: You will be required to submit your comprehensive curriculum vitae (in world Bank format), and five (5) cases of 800 words each, detailing your experience in fraud, forensic investigations, and/ or IT security assignments you have successfully undertaken within the recent past 10 years. Names used in the case studies may be pseudonyms to preserve your client confidentiality. However, the date and facts must be real. IIFFT reserves the right to cross check the accuracy of any information submitted by you. Any misleadingor incorrect information you submit may be used to deny membership admission at your own cost.
You must attach all certified copies of your academic transcripts to facilitate meticulous processing of your application. Any incomplete applications will not be processed at your own cost.
Membership application fee: US $ 40, one-off. Annual membership fee is US $ 50 paid every year in advance. You pay annual membership fee after successful admission as a CFFP. Upon which, your name is entered into the registrar of members.
Examination fee: US $ 500, one-off. You can take the exam anytime you are ready. The exam is a case study of 4 hours duration.
Note: This exam tests your practical skills in undertaking a successful forensic investigation and/ or fraud examination assignment.
You must have practical experience in the investigation field to attempt the exam. There are no specific reading materials, but we recommend you attempt the exam after reading the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners manual (latest issue), EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker Course materials, and similar investigation resources.
Benefits of membership
- You attain the Certified Forensic and Fraud Professional credential
- Access to all anti-fraud and corruption resources, links and lists
- Listing in the CFFP membership on-line directory on our website which gives networking opportunity
- Attendance at our annual forensic and fraud conferences and seminars at discounted rates
- Priority to speak at our seminars, which promotes your career or practice
- Opportunity to serve as a member on our Advisory Boards as well as Council, the top decision making body of IIFFT
