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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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