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Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates provides a wide range of investigative interview training courses to fit the needs of any vertical. WZ seminars teach a framework for interview success that prioritizes rapport and empathy to achieve truthful, actionable results.

2026 WZ training programs catalog
450+
Programs annually
200,000+
Investigators trained
40+
Years of WZ method
6
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Showing 64 of 64 WZ programsSort: Recommended
01Webinar

Webinar: Interviewer Bias

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/10/2026
FormatUS
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
02In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/10/2026 - 06/11/2026
FormatLos Angeles, CA
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
03Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/11/2026 - 06/12/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
04In-person

Seminario Web: Comprendiendo el Modelo P.E.A.C.E.

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/15/2026
FormatUS
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
05Virtual

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time06/17/2026 - 06/19/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
06Webinar

Webinar: Managing Conflict through De-Escalation Tactics

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/19/2026
FormatUS
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
07Webinar

Webinar: Developing Details Beyond the Investigation

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/22/2026
FormatUS
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
08In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time06/23/2026 - 06/25/2026
FormatEdison, NJ
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
09Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/24/2026 - 06/25/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
10In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time06/24/2026 - 06/25/2026
FormatMexico City, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
11In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/24/2026 - 06/25/2026
FormatNewark, NJ
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
12In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026
FormatOlmsted Township, OH
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
13In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/07/2026 - 07/08/2026
FormatChicago, IL
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
14Virtual

Level I - Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies For HR/ER Professionals

HR / ER
Time07/08/2026 - 07/09/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
15Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/08/2026 - 07/09/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
16In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/09/2026
FormatChicago, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
17Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/10/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
18Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/15/2026 - 07/16/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
19Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/17/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
20Virtual

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time07/21/2026 - 07/22/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
21In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/22/2026 - 07/23/2026
FormatSan Antonio, TX
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
22In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/22/2026 - 07/23/2026
FormatCincinnati, OH
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
23In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time07/28/2026 - 07/30/2026
FormatClinton Township, MI
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
24In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/29/2026 - 07/30/2026
FormatVancouver, British Columbia
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
25In-person

Level I - Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/29/2026 - 07/30/2026
FormatToronto, Ontario
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
26In-person

Criminal Level II - Advanced Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Law enforcement
Time07/31/2026
FormatClinton Township, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
27In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/05/2026 - 08/06/2026
FormatBoston, MA
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
28Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/05/2026 - 08/06/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
29In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
FormatAtlanta, GA
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
30Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/12/2026 - 08/13/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
31In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time08/12/2026 - 08/13/2026
FormatTijuana, Mexico City
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
32Virtual

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time08/12/2026 - 08/14/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
33In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/13/2026
FormatAtlanta, GA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
34Virtual

Trauma Informed Interviewing (PR)

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/13/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
35Virtual

Level I - Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies For HR/ER Professionals

HR / ER
Time08/19/2026 - 08/20/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
36In-person

Trauma Informed Interviewing (LE)

Law enforcement
Time08/21/2026
FormatSandy, UT
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
37In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/26/2026 - 08/27/2026
FormatIrvine, CA
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
38In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/02/2026 - 09/03/2026
FormatColumbus, OH
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
39Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/02/2026 - 09/03/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
40In-person

Level I - Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies For HR/ER Professionals

HR / ER
Time09/09/2026 - 09/10/2026
FormatNashville, TN
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
41In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/15/2026 - 09/16/2026
FormatToronto, Ontario
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
42In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time09/15/2026 - 09/17/2026
FormatConway, AR
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
43Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/16/2026 - 09/17/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
44In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/17/2026
FormatToronto, Ontario
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
45Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/18/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
46In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/22/2026 - 09/23/2026
FormatChicago, IL
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
47In-person

Level I - Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies For HR/ER Professionals

HR / ER
Time09/23/2026 - 09/24/2026
FormatLos Angeles, CA
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
48In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/24/2026
FormatChicago, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
49Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/25/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
50In-person

Tactical Field Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time09/29/2026 - 09/30/2026
FormatNashville, TN
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
51Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
52In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026
FormatNewark, NJ
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
53In-person

Lead Homicide Investigators

Law enforcement
Time10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026
FormatBloomfield Hills, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
54In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026
FormatSouthlake, TX
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
55In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time10/21/2026 - 10/22/2026
FormatMonterrey, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
56In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026
FormatLafayette, IN
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
57In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time11/10/2026 - 11/12/2026
FormatBloomfield Hills, MI
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
58Virtual

Trauma Informed Interviewing (PR)

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/18/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
59Virtual

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time11/18/2026 - 11/20/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
60Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/20/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCFI credential · Certificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
61Virtual

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time11/23/2026 - 11/24/2026
FormatVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
62In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time12/09/2026 - 12/10/2026
FormatMexico City, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
63In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time01/12/2027 - 01/14/2027
FormatSioux Falls, SD
OutcomeCFI credential · CEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
64In-person

Criminal Level II - Advanced Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Law enforcement
Time01/15/2027
FormatSioux Falls, SD
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
200,000+
Investigators Trained
500+
Seminars Per Year
40+
Years of Excellence
98%
Satisfaction Rate
Why WZ

Why WZ for your team?

Our research-based, non-confrontational methodology reduces resistance, prevents false confessions, and gives interviewers multiple flexible approaches. 200,000+ investigators trained.

01

Non-Confrontational Method

Eliminates interviewer-subject conflict. Reduces resistance and de-escalates difficult conversations for more productive outcomes.

02

Prevents False Confessions

Evidence-based techniques that protect your organization from liability while producing reliable, truthful information.

03

Behavioral Analysis

Learn to assess behavior cues, establish credibility, and recognize indicators of truthfulness vs. deception.

04

CFI Certification Path

Graduates are eligible to pursue the Certified Forensic Interviewer credential — the industry gold standard.

05

On-Site Available

Custom programs delivered at your location. Tailor case studies and scenarios to your organization's specific challenges.

06

FlexPlan Guarantee

Need to reschedule? Our FlexPlan lets you transfer registration to another course at no extra cost.

The Human Risk Academy · On Demand

Train for the conversations that matter most.

On-demand training in the most advanced interviewing systems, investigations, workplace violence prevention, Human Resources, leadership, compliance, safety, and human risk mitigation. Built by WZ for elite professionals committed to continuous learning and career advancement, the Academy helps practitioners upskill for today's fast-moving roles, sharpen their judgment, and prepare for the highest-stakes moments facing their people, places, and organizations.

Featured pathway
Investigative Interviewing Fundamentals
8 modules · self-paced · CFI-aligned curriculum · interactive case studies and assessment checkpoints.
Your Path To Certification

Your path to certification.

01

Choose Your Program

Browse our catalog of seminars designed for investigators, HR, security, and law enforcement professionals.

02

Register Online

Select your preferred dates and location. Seminars are available across the US, Canada, and internationally.

03

Attend Training

Participate in hands-on, interactive training led by Certified Forensic Interviewers with real-world experience.

04

Earn Certification

Complete the course assessment and receive your WZ certification, recognized across industries worldwide.

05

Apply Your Skills

Return to your organization equipped with proven, ethical, evidence-based techniques to get to the truth.

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"WZ training transformed our investigation outcomes. Our team's case resolution rates improved significantly while reducing the risk of false confessions."
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VP Asset Protection, National Retailer
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