Certified Workplace Investigations Manager (CWIM) - Exam Only
The Certified Workplace Investigations Manager (CWIM) credential develops the practical knowledge and capability required to plan, conduct and manage fair, lawful and defensible workplace investigations across health, community and human services organisations.
Designed for managers, executives, HR professionals and other leaders responsible for responding to alleged employee misconduct or workplace concerns, the certification covers the investigation process from receiving and assessing an allegation through to evidence gathering, interviewing, findings, documentation and communicating outcomes. Particular attention is given to procedural fairness, confidentiality, impartiality, evidence-based decision-making and relevant employment and workplace obligations.
The CWIM is designed to be applicable across organisations of different sizes, structures and service contexts, including public, private and not-for-profit organisations. It equips participants to investigate workplace matters with greater confidence, consistency and professional judgement while reducing legal, regulatory, workforce and organisational risk.
Who is this for?
Any founder, leader, manager, supervisor, human resources or compliance professional in the aged care, disability, mental health, allied health, or medical sectors.
Certified Workplace Investigations Manager (CWIM) - Exam Only
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This is an exam-only certification, which means there are no taught courses to complete.
The exam is a take-home exam and you are given 72 hours to complete it, from the time it is sent. It is open book.
The exam consists of multiple choice and short response questions, and one longer, case-based question which has multiple parts.
We provide a syllabus that contains a helpful reading and watching/listening list, and we recommend you engage with those materials in preparation for the exam, to help ensure you meet the expected levels of knowledge and skills required to pass.
You will also be given past exams and other sample exam questions to work through.
In addition to the exam, you will complete a short viva voce (conversation) in real time via Zoom or similar technology with an accredited examiner.
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Delivered 100% online.
Languages the exam is currently offered in: English, French, German.
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Anytime, year round.
For convenience and proper organisation, you must enrol and pay for the exam at least ten (10) business days prior to your preferred date of sitting the exam.
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Minimum 18 years of age.
Competent English speaking and writing communication skills.
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During 2025-2026, the exam fee is $880 (GST inclusive).
Exam fee must be paid upon enrolment, prior to sitting it.
If you fail the exam, you are entitled to one (1) resit of the exam at no additional cost. However, if you fail twice, you will need to re-apply and submit the fee again.
While we do provide exam feedback for all exams, it is at our sole discretion as to what level of comprehensiveness of feedback we will provide in response to any failed exams.