Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) Course Curriculum

The Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) course is a professional certification program specifically developed to train and equip professionals to understand and address identity theft and related fraud. The CITRMS course addresses risks and issues for consumers, employees, and businesses / professional practices.

The CITRMS course is ideal for financial and insurance professionals, business management and HR personnel, law enforcement personnel, risk management professionals, CPAs and accounting professionals, attorneys, and others who are impacted by or require knowledge of identity theft and related fraud. CITRMS-qualified professionals are employed by a wide range of organizations including financial institutions; mortgage, real estate, and financial services firms; corporations; law enforcement, and other government agencies. Many others are private practitioners and consultants.

Topics addressed in the Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ course include:

• Introduction to Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
• The Public Dossier: Credit Reports, Public Records, & Specialty Consumer Reports
• Protecting Privacy by Restricting Information
• Consumer Protection Laws Related to Identity Theft and Fraud
• Identity Theft Risks and Issues for Businesses
• Identity Theft Risk Management and Resolution
• Consumer Identity Theft Products and Services
• Identity Theft and Anti-Fraud Resources

Benefits of Becoming a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™

1. Demonstrate your commitment to combating identity theft and fraud by attaining a professional certification specifically devoted to this critical area of risk.

2. Gain an in-depth understanding of the identity theft problem, and be better equipped to present risk management strategies and solutions that address it.

3. Learn how to educate and assist your clients, customers, and others in reducing their risk of identity theft and fraud.

4. Learn how to educate and assist businesses, employers, and employees in understanding and identifying identity theft risks and reducing their potential risk exposure.

5. Learn how to proactively assist in public education and be equipped with the knowledge to conduct informational seminars and other presentations.

6. Enhance your professional service and provide increased value to your clients and customers, establishing a significant competitive advantage that distinguishes yourself and your business.

7. Earn professional continuing educations credit (where applicable) and/or fulfill personal and career development requirements.

This is a certification program. Upon successful completion of the course and final examination, graduates earn the nationally-recognized professional designation of Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS).