ICFP Development sessions

The ICFP hosts development sessions to forensic practitioners on an ongoing basis. To register for the next event, please select events and complete the online registration form.

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ICFP Development sessions

The ICFP hosts development sessions to forensic practitioners on an ongoing basis. To register for the next event, please select events and complete the online registration form.

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Why become a member of the ICFP?
The ICFP creates credibility for the Forensic Practitioner by ensuring:
- Competent entry level forensic resources are developed;
- Professional development and standards are developed and adhered to;
- Members are regulated;
- Network and information sharing opportunities are created.
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Why become a member of the ICFP?
The ICFP creates credibility for the Forensic Practitioner by ensuring:
- Competent entry level forensic resources are developed;
- Professional development and standards are developed and adhered to;
- Members are regulated;
- Network and information sharing opportunities are created.
Read more

Welcome

The Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners is a self-regulatory body mandated by its members to Cohere, Co-ordinate and Regulate the commercial forensic profession in South Africa.

ICFP Notice: Directors nominations and objections

As per the notice and invitation of 02 June 2021, the ICFP Board invited (FP)SA's and honorary members of the ICFP to nominate candidates for election to the Board of Directors in terms of the ICFP Memorandum of Incorporation. The Board appointed Nominations Committee reviewed all nominations and applications received. The review was done in terms of the Memorandum of Incorporation to ensure that the candidates are eligible, are not disqualified in terms of the Companies Act or Memorandum of Incorporation, and are in good standing.

2-DAY ICFP VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

ICFP membership

The Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners is a self-regulatory body mandated by its members to Cohere, Co-ordinate and Regulate the commercial forensic profession in South Africa.

Key objectives:

Creating competent entry level forensic resources for the industry;
Professionally developing of our members and implementing standard operating procedures;
Creating networking opportunities and information sharing for members;
Regulating the conduct of members.

Application for membership of the Institute:

If you are interested in applying for membership of the ICFP you are welcome to submit an application.

The application form which you are required to complete and submit together with the relevant attachments can be accessed from the membership tab. The completed application form may be emailed to membership@icfp.co.za.

Should you have inquiries with regard to membership kindly contact us at memberships@icfp.co.za or via telephone per the details listed on the 'contact us' tab on our website.

Associate Membership
(FP)SA
Honorary Membership

The professional designation (FP)SA is earned by an individual that meets the minimum experience and qualifications standards. It is an official endorsement from the ICFP of your skills and experience.

The professional designations give roleplayers an indication of the levels of competence of the members who qualify for the designation. Designations are awarded based on an assessment against a set of outcomes.

The designation is a Professional South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) accredited designation that is nationally and internationally aligned.

Take the next step and earn the professional designation.

https://www.icfp.co.za/article/icfp-membership.html

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

What credits can I claim?

Structured and unstructured activities

Structured activities

Attending or presenting courses, congresses, seminars, workshops, lectures and conventions which are related to the field of commercial forensics;
Attending meetings of technical committees;
Researching/reviewing or writing of technical publications;
Compiling technical papers;
Attending ICFP events.

Unstructured activities

Reading of technical and industry related literature;
Attending training and skills development that enhances soft skills, Microsoft Office, presentation skills etc.

See the CPD policy for more details.

Practice notes for the awarding and maintenance of the (FP)SA professional designation

1. Awarding of Professional Designation

The following requirements are applicable for the use of the professional designation to be awarded by the ICFP:

1.1. Only Full and Honourary members of the ICFP may use the professional designation;

1.2. Full members must be in good standing with the Institute in terms of:

1.2.1. Membership dues must be up to date;

The ICFP in perspective

Cohering and regulating South Africa’s commercial forensic industry is relevant to all major role-players and stakeholders both interested in and involved in addressing commercial crime and other forms of abuse in the commercial environment.

ICFP Development sessions