Training Objectives

Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the concept of due diligence 
• Identify open sources 
• Understand the legal and ethical limitations of open-source due diligence 
• Utilize technology and advanced research techniques to investigate and find relevant information from a wide range of sources 
• Design tools and processes to collect data from online sources 
• Process and analyse data 
• Accurately assess the evidentiary value of online sources and data 

Training Outline

• What is due diligence, why is it needed and what forms can it take

• What is open-source due diligence, why is it needed and what forms can it take

• Free open-sources and commercial open-source intelligence sources

• Conducting open-source due diligence

• Legal and ethical considerations regarding the use of open sources

Who Should Attend

The programme will be of particular benefit to: 

• Regulatory compliance officers of public and private bodies 
• Internal control officers of public and private bodies 
• HR officers of public and private bodies 
• Those aspiring to build a career in corporate control functions 

Training Style 

The seminar is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via lectures, case-studies, practical examples, real-life simulations, group-discussion and peer-sharing experience.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 4 CPD units in Financial Regulation & AML.  Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.