A practical course that helps you recognise, assess and mitigate risk so your screening decisions are consistent and well justified.
“Risk in background screening often becomes a problem when it is not defined clearly or applied consistently at the point of decision. This course gives you a practical framework for assessing risk so you can identify issues early and make sound, well supported screening decisions.”
This CPD certified Risk Assessment in Background Screening course, delivered by a UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) registered provider, is designed for professionals and organisations involved in recruitment, vetting and compliance processes. It provides clear, practical guidance on how to apply effective risk assessment principles within background screening frameworks, helping organisations make decisions that are proportionate, defensible and aligned with organisational policy.
Written by screening specialists with extensive industry experience, this online training explains how to identify, evaluate and prioritise candidate risk factors, interpret screening information within a risk context and integrate risk assessment into day-to-day screening and hiring practice. Learners will gain confidence in documenting screening decisions accurately, balancing screening depth with proportionality, and reducing recruitment risk while supporting compliance and governance requirements.
Suitable for HR professionals, compliance teams, recruiters and hiring managers, this course supports better, more consistent decision making, strengthens screening practices and helps organisations build effective, risk-aware approaches that are aligned with recognised UK standards and best practice.
✅ 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
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.
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
CPD Certified Provider
UKRLP Registered Training Provider
Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson