When a harassment, discrimination, or misconduct complaint lands, what you do next either protects the organization or creates its next liability. This internal investigation training workshop teaches HR professionals, managers, and supervisors how to conduct a prompt, thorough, and defensible workplace investigation, from deciding whether to open one through presenting findings that stand up.
It’s a half-day virtual session with a mock investigation, and it carries 3.5 HRCI and SHRM credits. You’ll get a mock investigation scenario to review before the workshop, so the session is hands-on practice, not just theory.
Learning Objectives
The workshop walks through the full arc of a workplace investigation:
- Decide and scope. Determine whether to initiate an investigation and how far it should reach.
- Interview well. Prepare and run effective interviews, including strategies for handling aggressive complainants and difficult witnesses.
- Gather and weigh the evidence. Collect the documentary and testimonial evidence an investigation turns on, and assess the credibility of witnesses and conflicting accounts.
- Document, report, and present. Build documentation that supports your actions, write a formal investigation report, and present your findings clearly.
- Stay defensible. Understand your legal obligations for conducting prompt, thorough investigations that reduce the organization’s risk.
You’ll practice through a mock investigation and role-playing to refine your investigatory skills.
Who should attend
HR professionals, managers, and supervisors who may conduct internal workplace investigations.
Registration Fee – 2026
EANE MEMBERS | $240 Per person
FUTURE MEMBERS | $280 Per person
Register 3 or more participants at the same time for the same class and save 10%
HRCI™ & SHRM® Credits 3.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Is internal investigation training available online?
Yes. It runs virtually in a single half-day session.
What does the internal investigation workshop cover?
The full investigation process: deciding whether to initiate, determining scope, interviewing techniques (including difficult witnesses), gathering evidence and assessing witness credibility, documentation and formal report writing, and presenting findings, all grounded in your legal obligations to investigate promptly and thoroughly.
Who should take the internal investigation course?
HR professionals, managers, and supervisors who may need to conduct or oversee internal workplace investigations.
Is this hands-on training?
Yes. You’ll receive a mock investigation scenario to review beforehand and practice through role-playing during the session.
Is this training eligible for HRCI or SHRM credits?
3.5 HRCI and SHRM credit hours.
Can we run internal investigation workshop training for our HR team or managers as a group?
Yes. Register 3 or more together for the group discount, or contact us about a private session for your organization.