This CPD Certified Risk Assessment in Background Screening Course teaches you how to analyse screening results and make clear, confident suitability decisions. Built by screening specialists with experience since 2006, the course explains how to identify red flags, evaluate disclosure information, handle gaps, document decisions and assess risk in a structured way. Learn how to reduce recruitment risk, improve compliance and increase confidence when reviewing screening results.
✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point
• Complete introduction to risk assessment in vetting
• Developed by screening experts with experience since 2006
• Learn how to analyse screening information and red flags
• Ideal for HR, compliance and recruitment professionals
• How to identify and interpret risk indicators
• How to assess suitability using structured methods
• How to evaluate DBS results and other disclosures
• How to handle gaps and incomplete information
• How to document decisions for compliance
• How to reduce organisational risk
• How to improve consistency in screening outcomes
• Reduces the risk of poor or unsafe hiring decisions
• Builds confidence in reviewing screening information
• Improves accuracy and compliance in vetting
• Supports safer and more consistent recruitment
• Suitable for all industries and screening environments
This course is designed for all experience levels. It breaks down risk assessment into simple, clear steps so beginners can follow confidently and experienced staff can refine their decision making.
Yes. You will learn how to recognise red flags, use structured risk methods and avoid common mistakes that lead to incorrect or unsafe recruitment decisions.
Yes. The course teaches how to gather acceptable evidence, analyse incomplete information and escalate concerns where needed.
Absolutely. The course provides practical techniques and clear guidance to help you evaluate information with confidence and consistency.
Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.
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
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Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson