Training catalog · 450+ programs annually

Find your WZ training.

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.

450+

Programs annually

200,000+

Investigators trained

40+

Years of WZ method

Audience tracks

Showing 28 of 28 WZ programsSort: Recommended

01In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026

LocationNewark, NJ

$635.00Details →

02Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

03In-person

Lead Homicide Investigators

Date10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026

LocationBloomfield Hills, MI

$815.00Details →

04In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026

LocationSouthlake, TX

$515.00Details →

05Virtual

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

Date10/20/2026 - 10/21/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

06Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date10/21/2026 - 10/22/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

07In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026

LocationLafayette, IN

$515.00Details →

08Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date11/03/2026 - 11/04/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

09In-person

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

Date11/04/2026 - 11/05/2026

LocationOrlando, FL

$615.00Details →

10In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date11/10/2026 - 11/12/2026

LocationBloomfield Hills, MI

$495.00Details →

11In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date11/11/2026 - 11/12/2026

LocationOrlando, FL

$615.00Details →

12Virtual

Trauma Informed Interviewing (PR)

Date11/18/2026

LocationVirtual

$395.00Details →

13Virtual

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date11/18/2026 - 11/20/2026

LocationVirtual

$495.00Details →

14Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date11/18/2026 - 11/19/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

15Virtual

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

Date11/18/2026 - 11/19/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

16Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Date11/20/2026

LocationVirtual

$310.00Details →

17Virtual

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Date11/23/2026 - 11/24/2026

LocationVirtual

$725.00Details →

18Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date12/01/2026 - 12/02/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

19In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date12/02/2026 - 12/03/2026

LocationSan Diego, CA

$615.00Details →

20Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date12/08/2026 - 12/09/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

21In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026

LocationBillings, MT

$495.00Details →

22In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Date12/09/2026 - 12/10/2026

LocationMexico City, Mexico

$725.00Details →

23Virtual

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

Date12/09/2026 - 12/10/2026

LocationVirtual

$615.00Details →

24Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Date12/10/2026

LocationVirtual

$430.00Details →

25In-person

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

Date12/15/2026 - 12/16/2026

LocationLas Vegas, NV

$615.00Details →

26In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date01/12/2027 - 01/14/2027

LocationSioux Falls, SD

$470.00Details →

27In-person

Criminal Level II - Advanced Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Date01/15/2027

LocationSioux Falls, SD

$270.00Details →

28In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Date01/26/2027 - 01/28/2027

LocationSyracuse, UT

$470.00Details →

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.

Non-Confrontational Method

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

Prevents False Confessions

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

Behavioral Analysis

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

CFI Certification Path

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

On-Site Available

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

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.

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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.

Trusted by leading organizations worldwide

Chicago PD

Amazon

Tesla

Starbucks

U.S. Dept. of State

DHS

What our clients say

Testimonials.

★★★★★

"The absolute BEST part about our training was that after class it's all we could talk about! Two days with you were certainly enjoyable and impactful."

Joshua Smith

Loss Prevention, Walmart

★★★★★

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

Mark Davidson

VP Asset Protection, National Retailer

★★★★★

"The non-confrontational approach is a game changer. We now have consistent, ethical methods across our entire investigative team."

Lisa Chen

Director of Loss Prevention, eBay

Ready to train your team?

Contact us to learn how WZ can create a custom program for your organization. Senior instructors typically reply within one business day.