Entry requirements

For entry requirements, please visit the Investigating Serious Incidents course page.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Investigating Serious Incidents will provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory, evidence base and practice of investigating serious case incidents as part of a senior role within your organisation.

This course is ideal if your current professional role involves investigating serious incidents to understand why they occurred.

As you progress through this course you’ll enhance your understanding and knowledge of the legislation, procedures and guidance underpinning professional investigations of serious incidents.

You’ll develop your skills and expertise in terms of using a systematic process to undertake investigations and considering how to apply this within your own practice and work environments.

Why study with us?

This is the only University-accredited course in the UK which helps to prepare people in the investigation of serious untoward incidents.
Course content is delivered by experts in the field of Serious Incident Investigation, from clinical and legal backgrounds.
The course includes the perspectives of the families affected by serious incidents in mental health care.