Training Course in Administrative Investigation and Disciplinary Procedures

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Training Course in Administrative Investigation and Disciplinary Procedures
Duration One Week
Price £4000.00
Language English/Arabic

In the modern business and institutional world, the ability to manage administrative violations and implement disciplinary actions professionally and systematically has become crucial to ensure discipline and organize the work environment. To achieve this goal, The Dubai Premier Training Centre (DPC) offers this specialized course to equip participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to conduct administrative investigations effectively and make disciplinary decisions fairly and objectively.

The course focuses on providing participants with essential skills in evidence collection, interviewing employees and witnesses, report drafting, and issuing disciplinary actions while adhering to legal standards and institutional policies. It also enhances understanding of both employee and organizational rights, ensuring informed decisions that minimize legal risks and protect the institution’s reputation.

Participants will benefit from the latest practical methods in administrative investigation, techniques for handling complex cases, and professional conflict resolution skills. The course also provides opportunities to apply disciplinary procedures in a simulated environment before real-life implementation, boosting confidence and effectiveness in managing violations.

Additionally, the course covers the development of internal policies to prevent future violations, foster a culture of compliance and discipline, and balance the rights of employees and the institution, contributing to a safer, stable, and productive work environment. DPC emphasizes interactive content blending theory with practical application to maximize participant benefit.

The program also includes strategies for managing sensitive investigations, including unethical behavior or financial violations, focusing on confidentiality and safeguarding all involved parties. Participants will learn to assess legal and administrative risks for each case, enhancing their ability to make accurate, data-driven decisions.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the concept and importance of administrative investigation in modern institutions.

  • Identify types of administrative violations and employee behaviors under investigation.

  • Apply disciplinary procedures in accordance with laws and institutional policies.

  • Collect evidence and prepare administrative reports professionally and objectively.

  • Conduct effective interviews with employees and witnesses for accurate information.

  • Protect the rights of all parties involved during investigations.

  • Make appropriate disciplinary decisions based on investigation outcomes.

  • Develop strategies to prevent future violations and enhance institutional discipline.

  • Enhance conflict management and problem-solving skills professionally.

  • Apply investigative and disciplinary procedures in realistic scenarios to build practical confidence.

Target Audience

  • Managers and supervisors responsible for team management and disciplinary decisions.

  • HR specialists handling disciplinary actions and internal investigations.

  • Employees responsible for internal control and institutional compliance review.

  • Anyone wishing to develop skills in administrative investigation and disciplinary policy application.

  • Legal advisors and internal investigators seeking to refine practical skills.

Course Module

1. Introduction to Administrative Investigation and Disciplinary Procedures

  • Definition, objectives, and importance

  • Relationship to organizational justice

  • Case studies of common violations

  • Differences between preventive and punitive measures

2. Laws and Policies for Administrative Investigation

  • Local and regional legal frameworks

  • Internal policies and compliance principles

  • Protecting employee rights and organizational liability

  • Case law analysis for best practices

3. Detailed Steps of Administrative Investigation

  • Receiving complaints and assessing evidence

  • Identifying parties and preparing investigation plans

  • Data and document collection

  • Interviewing employees and witnesses

  • Evidence analysis and final report preparation

  • Practical examples for each step

4. Interviewing and Investigation Skills

  • Effective interviewing techniques

  • Handling resistance or emotional reactions

  • Accurate and neutral documentation

  • Maintaining objectivity

  • Strategies for difficult questions

5. Disciplinary Procedures and Penalties

  • Classifying violations by severity and type

  • Determining appropriate sanctions: verbal/written warnings, salary deduction, termination, etc.

  • Announcing disciplinary decisions professionally

  • Documentation and follow-up

  • Evaluating impact on team and organization

6. Handling Challenges During Investigations

  • Employee or departmental resistance

  • Political or managerial pressure

  • Insufficient evidence or conflicting testimonies

  • Legal risk management

  • Managing rumors and internal conflicts

7. Enhancing Institutional Discipline and Prevention

  • Designing clear policies

  • Employee training on acceptable behavior and professional values

  • Developing effective complaint systems

  • Fostering a culture of compliance, responsibility, and transparency

  • Setting KPIs to measure disciplinary policy effectiveness

8. Practical Exercises

  • Case studies of administrative investigations

  • Simulated interviews and evidence collection

  • Preparing complete investigation reports with recommendations

  • Discussing real-world challenges and solutions

  • Individual assessment and feedback sessions

9. Follow-up and Performance Measurement

  • Monitoring disciplinary decisions and compliance

  • Measuring procedure effectiveness and impact on discipline

  • Using KPIs to analyze employee behavior and reduce violations

  • Updating policies based on results

  • Recommendations for continuous training improvements

Participants can benefit from this course and other HR and management programs by visiting The Dubai Premier Training Centre (DPC), which offers integrated programs to develop individual and institutional skills, combining theory with practical application for maximum professional benefit.