Appropriate and accurate documentation is critical to successful internal investigations.

In this course, you will learn methods for capturing key information; maintaining documentation; and writing fair, neutral, and effective reports. You'll practice taking notes, developing documentation, avoiding advocacy language, addressing comparators/credibility, and writing sound conclusions. Considerations include ethical issues and attorney/client privilege. You'll leave the course with a report template that will uphold findings and withstand heightened scrutiny.

Prerequisite: CO335 Advanced Internal Investigations Process

Key Course Takeaways

• Practice effectively taking and reviewing notes
• Analyze interviews and evidence to present in the report
• Address appropriate policies and employment and EEO law
• Practice writing the executive summary, allegations, and factual findings in a report
• Engage with techniques for avoiding advocacy language and addressing credibility when writing reports