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The prerequisite for attending this seminar is the CFI Online Prep Course.  It will be expected that you have completed as many sections as possible of the online prep course before attending the seminar. If you have not already purchased the CFI Online Prep Course, you will be prompted to do so in the next screen.

CFI Preparation Seminar

Early $385.00 ENDS AUGUST 13
Regular $410.00 ENDS OCTOBER 13
Late (13 Days Left) $430.00 ENDS NOVEMBER 13

Host: Wicklander-Zulawski
Location: Wicklander Zulawski 323 W Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506
Dates: November 13, 2024 - November 14, 2024
Times: 9:00AM-4:00 PM
Fee: $430.00

The International Association of Interviewers (IAI) created the Certified Forensic Interview (CFI) program to raise the level of professionalism of every individual and organization involved in the interviewing field. The Certified Forensic Interviewer examination was developed by more than 40 leading professionals, including interview experts, law enforcement, and corporate representatives. Each member of the development team used their expertise to make sure the CFI examination addressed the core skill sets identified during extensive surveying of public and private sector interviewers and interrogators.

The 15 skill sets identified during the extensive surveying of interview and interrogation professionals led to the development of this challenging examination. The CFI examination requires an understanding and competence in applying knowledge of interview and interrogation strategies and techniques. Developed in conjunction with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., the examination stands as a testament to the knowledge and commitment of the professional interviewer and interrogator.

Studying for the CFI exam will hone your skills and expand your knowledge. Taking part in the Wicklander-Zulawski CFI Preparation Seminar and using WZ’s CFI Online Preparation Course (required to attend the seminar) will prepare you to pass the exam and jump-start your career.

Who should attend

Loss Prevention, Police, Auditors, Human Resources, Federal Agents, and any individual with a stake in interviewing or interrogating. Anyone who conducts interviews can conduct them more professionally, more effectively, and in a more legally protected way when you follow the standards set by the International Association of Interviewers.

What you’ll learn

Our preparation seminar covers all 15 sections of the CFI examination

  • Preparation and room setting
  • Legal aspects
  • False confessions
  • Interpretation of behavior
  • Accusations
  • Showing understanding/rationalization/themes
  • Assumptive questions
  • Enticement question/bait question
  • Denials/backing out
  • Statements
  • Telephone interview
  • Fact gathering/cognitive interviews
  • Sexual harassment interviewing
  • Interviewing for Title 7 infractions
  • Field interviews

Wayne Hoover, CFI


Contact Wayne by email at whoover@w-z.com

L. Wayne Hoover, CFI®, is a Senior Partner of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc. (WZ) and the Chairman of International Association of Interviewers (IAI), an organization which partners with WZ to offer CFI® preparation training seminars. IAI administers the certification process for qualified investigators to become a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI®).

Wayne is a member of the CFI® Advisory Board, as well as Senior Editor and Publisher for the CFInsider Journal. He currently serves on the Board of International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO), the Board of Trustees for Marmion Academy and is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators Trainers Association (ILEETA).

Since starting his career with WZ in 1991, Wayne has conducted hundreds of investigations for both the private and public sectors and has led over 1200 seminars on Interview & Interrogation Techniques, both domestically and internationally. He has spoken at numerous national and international conferences including the ILEETA Conference, National Child Advocacy Conference (NCAC), National Retail Federation (NRF), Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Vistage (a peer mentoring membership organization for CEOs and business owners), Young President’s Organization (YPO), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retailers (CLEAR), numerous Chapters of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), among many others.

He was a member of the Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners Association for six (6) years and Police Commissioner for the North Aurora, Illinois Police Department. Wayne graduated from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois where he received a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice. He currently resides with his family in the Chicagoland area.

Host: Wicklander-Zulawski

Location: Wicklander Zulawski 323 W Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506 Get Directions

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