Business Due Diligence

Methodology & Procedural Approaches

Business Due Diligence Course

Course Overview

This intensive course focuses on applying the principles and practices of the CRAWL(TM) methodology (Communicate, Research, Analyze, Write, and Listen) to due diligence investigations. Participants will develop a mindset-first approach, initiating the client intake process and framing their investigations using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the CRAWL(TM) method. Learners will explore various types of due diligence investigations, including competitive, investigative, and intelligence-driven cases.

The course will also cover strategic reasons for hiring consultants, essential preparatory steps for successful investigations, and prepping for different analytical report styles. Students will leave this course with the ability to apply critical thinking, analysis and report writing skills to in a business due diligence setting.

Accredited training for industry professionals

Course Objectives:

  • Frame due diligence investigations using CRAWL(TM)

  • Evaluate business relationships & roles

  • Identify & analyze business types and structures

  • Understand the use of nonprofits in business

  • Explain business structure & understand business ecosystems

  • Understand investigative targets' connections

  • Utilize industry resources effectively

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