Advancing how the world prepares for human risk.
Education, training, and certification for leaders charged with protecting people, organizations, and communities.
The Human Risk Academy is a global learning platform built to equip professionals for the human risks they face at work and in the communities they serve. Through a growing catalog of courses, practical training, and certification opportunities, HRA helps professionals build the knowledge and skills to investigate, prevent, and respond to high-stakes situations.
Browse courses, view the training calendar, and find on-demand or instructor-led learning.
Already enrolled? Go to your courses →Focus Lab
Short, practical courses on a single topic, from bias and false confessions to interviewing neurodivergent people. Finish one in an afternoon and use it in your next interview.
Best forInvestigators and professionals looking to strengthen communication skills, navigate human risk, and apply practical strategies in real-world situations.
Masterclass
Deep dives on the hardest problems in the field, taught by WZ’s senior instructors and built on real cases.
Best forExperienced investigators, supervisors and the people who train them.
Tell us what you’d like to see, and we’ll let you know when they launch.
Get notifiedComing soon
New courses on the way, including the complete Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies program and Spanish editions of our Focus Labs.
Best forAnyone who wants to hear first when they launch.
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Bring Human Risk Academy to your Team at Discounted Rates
Seats for your whole team, one invoice, and progress you can track in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have access to a course?
Six months (184 days) from the day you enroll. We send a reminder on each of the last three days before access ends.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate when you complete a course.
Can I buy courses for my team?
Yes. Organizations get discounted group rates; contact us and we will set up seats for your team.
Taught by the people who teach the method.
Dave Thompson, CFICEO
Bryan Barlow, CFI, INCIStaff Instructor/Professional Standards Lead