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Investigation Training and Services in London, the south east & beyond
Investigation Training & Independent Investigation Services
Cognition Training & Consultancy provides expert workplace investigation training and independent, ACAS‑aligned investigation services for HR teams, safeguarding professionals, and organisations managing sensitive or complex cases.
Build internal capability through practical, defensible training — or outsource full investigations to a trusted, impartial specialist.
Our Services
WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION ESSENTIALS
A practical introduction to workplace investigation best practice, covering the core principles, legal expectations, and key stages of a fair and defensible investigation.
Ideal for HR, managers, and safeguarding leads who need a solid foundation in conducting effective, compliant investigations.
WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION: PRACTITIONER
A practical, skills‑based course for investigators who regularly manage misconduct, complaints, and complex cases.
Delegates develop confidence in interviewing, evidence gathering, analysis, and report writing, producing consistent, defensible, and ACAS‑aligned investigation outcomes.
WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION: MASTERY
An advanced, practice‑driven programme for professionals managing complex, sensitive, or high‑risk workplace investigations.
Delegates develop expert interviewing, analysis, and decision‑making skills to lead investigations confidently and deliver clear, defensible, ACAS‑aligned outcomes in the most challenging cases.
STATEMENT TAKING AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS
A focused one‑day course covering effective investigative interviewing and the production of clear, accurate, and defensible written statements.
Ideal for HR, safeguarding, and managers who need confidence in gathering reliable evidence and documenting witness accounts to a professional, ACAS‑aligned standard.
INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWING: SKILLS AND STRATEGY
A focused two‑day course that builds advanced skills in planning, conducting, and evaluating investigative interviews.
Delegates learn structured techniques for gathering reliable evidence, managing sensitive conversations, and producing defensible outcomes in misconduct, safeguarding, and regulatory cases.
CONDUCTING WORKPLACE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
A focused one‑day course covering how to investigate workplace accidents fairly, thoroughly, and in line with legal and regulatory expectations.
Delegates learn evidence gathering, witness interviewing, root cause analysis, and report writing to support health and safety compliance and organisational learning.
COURSE COMPARISON GUIDE
Essentials
Features/Level
Duration
Level
Focus
Key Skills
Suitable For
Outcome
ESSENTIALS
1 Day
Foundational
Handling low level situation
Basic Investigation
New Managers, HR Admins
Confidence in everyda investigations
PRACTITIONER
2 Days
Intermediate
Conducting full investigations
Full investigation of situations
HR, Managers, Investigators
Competence in managing full investigations
MASTERY
3 Days
Advanced
Leading, complex cases
Complexity and in-depth evaluation
Leaders managing more complex cases
Leading, reviewing and advising on investigations