Vetting Hub/Creating a Screening Policy & Framework Course

Build Screening Policy and Frameworks with Clarity and Confidence

A practical, evidence-based course designed to help you create robust screening policies that reflect best practice and support consistent decisions.

“Most screening policy gaps are not caused by oversight. They happen because teams struggle to structure rules, roles and decision points into a clear, usable framework. This course guides you through developing effective screening policy and frameworks so you can ensure consistency, accountability and compliance across your organisation.”

  • £149

Creating a Screening Policy & Framework Course

  • Course
  • 15 Lessons

This CPD certified Creating a Screening Policy Framework course, delivered by a UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) registered provider, is designed for professionals and organisations responsible for establishing, improving and embedding screening and vetting processes within their recruitment, compliance or HR frameworks. It provides clear, practical guidance on how to develop a robust and consistent screening policy framework that supports safer hiring, reduces risk and aligns with organisational governance and regulatory expectations.

Written by screening and policy specialists with extensive industry experience, this online training explains how to identify the key components of effective screening policy, define roles, responsibilities and escalation pathways, and translate screening principles into workable procedures that can be applied organisation-wide. Learners will gain confidence in documenting policy rationale appropriately, selecting relevant screening checks, integrating risk-aware decision points and supporting audit-ready governance.

Suitable for HR professionals, compliance and risk teams, security managers and hiring managers, this course helps organisations build defensible screening frameworks that are consistent, proportionate and aligned with recognised UK standards and best practice, ultimately supporting safer and more reliable recruitment and workforce assurance.

✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point

📘 Course Description

• Introduction to screening policies, frameworks and compliance requirements
• Learn how to define verification standards and risk-based screening levels
• Understand how to document and structure your organisation’s checks
• Ideal for HR, compliance, risk and governance professionals

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• How to design a screening policy from the ground up
• How to map role risks to appropriate vetting requirements
• How to document workflows, processes and escalation routes
• How to ensure screening is consistent, fair and audit-ready
• How to align screening frameworks with regulatory expectations

🏆 Why Take This Course

• Reduces organisational, regulatory and reputational risk
• Strengthens governance and screening consistency
• Supports fair and defensible hiring decisions
• Improves transparency and accountability
• Suitable for organisations creating or updating screening structures

One-to-One Vetting & Screening Expert Coaching with Graham & Vivianne Johnson

A focused one-to-one or small group coaching session for up to 10 attendees, delivered by Graham and Vivianne Johnson, specialists in vetting, screening and recruitment risk. This personalised session is tailored to your organisation’s challenges, processes and priorities, providing practical guidance, expert insight and real-world solutions to strengthen compliance, reduce risk and support confident hiring decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Why does every organisation need a screening policy?

A screening policy ensures checks are applied consistently, legally and appropriately, helping reduce risk and strengthen recruitment governance.

Will this course help me create a policy from scratch?

Yes. It provides step-by-step guidance suitable for organisations building or refining a screening framework.

Is this course suitable for small and large organisations?

Yes. The framework can be scaled to suit small teams or expanded for regulated, high-risk environments.

Does the course include examples or templates I can use?

Yes. You will learn best-practice structures, documentation models and policy components used across industry sectors.

Will I receive a CPD certificate?

Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.

🛡️ CPD Certified Course

Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered

Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed

  • CPD Certified Provider

  • UKRLP Registered Training Provider

  • Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson