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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
Audience tracks
Showing 72 of 72 WZ programsSort: Recommended
01Webinar

Webinar: Managing Conflict through De-Escalation Tactics

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/19/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
02Webinar

Webinar: Developing Details Beyond the Investigation

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/22/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
03Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/24/2026 - 06/25/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
04In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time06/24/2026 - 06/25/2026
LocationNewark, NJ
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
05In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/07/2026 - 07/08/2026
LocationDes Plaines, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
06In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026
LocationOlmsted Township, OH
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
07Virtual

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

HR / ER
Time07/08/2026 - 07/09/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
08Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/08/2026 - 07/09/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
09In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/09/2026
LocationChicago, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
10Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/10/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
11Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/15/2026 - 07/16/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
12Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/17/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
13Virtual

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time07/21/2026 - 07/22/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
14In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/22/2026 - 07/23/2026
LocationCincinnati, OH
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
15In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/22/2026 - 07/23/2026
LocationSan Antonio, TX
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
16In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time07/28/2026 - 07/30/2026
LocationClinton Township, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
17In-person

Criminal Level II - Advanced Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Law enforcement
Time07/31/2026
LocationClinton Township, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
18In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/05/2026 - 08/06/2026
LocationBoston, MA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
19Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/05/2026 - 08/06/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
20In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
LocationAtlanta, GA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
21In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time08/12/2026 - 08/13/2026
LocationTijuana, Mexico City
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
22Virtual

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time08/12/2026 - 08/14/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
23Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/12/2026 - 08/13/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
24In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/13/2026
LocationAtlanta, GA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
25Virtual

Trauma Informed Interviewing (PR)

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/13/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
26Virtual

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

HR / ER
Time08/19/2026 - 08/20/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
27In-person

Trauma Informed Interviewing (LE)

Law enforcement
Time08/21/2026
LocationSandy, UT
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
28In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/26/2026 - 08/27/2026
LocationIrvine, CA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
29In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/02/2026 - 09/03/2026
LocationColumbus, OH
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
30Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/02/2026 - 09/03/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
31In-person

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

HR / ER
Time09/09/2026 - 09/10/2026
LocationNashville, TN
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
32In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time09/14/2026 - 09/15/2026
LocationGuadalajara, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
33In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time09/15/2026 - 09/17/2026
LocationConway, AR
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
34In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/15/2026 - 09/16/2026
LocationToronto, Ontario
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
35Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/16/2026 - 09/17/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
36In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/17/2026
LocationToronto, Ontario
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
37Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/18/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
38In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/22/2026 - 09/23/2026
LocationChicago, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
39In-person

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

HR / ER
Time09/23/2026 - 09/24/2026
LocationLos Angeles, CA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
40In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/24/2026
LocationChicago, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
41Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/25/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
42In-person

Tactical Field Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time09/29/2026 - 09/30/2026
LocationNashville, TN
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
43In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026
LocationNewark, NJ
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
44Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
45In-person

Lead Homicide Investigators

Law enforcement
Time10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026
LocationBloomfield Hills, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
46In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026
LocationSouthlake, TX
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
47In-person

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

HR / ER
Time10/07/2026 - 10/08/2026
LocationAtlanta, GA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
48In-person

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

HR / ER
Time10/07/2026 - 10/08/2026
LocationSeattle, WA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
49In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time10/07/2026 - 10/08/2026
LocationAustin, TX
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
50Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time10/21/2026 - 10/22/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
51In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time10/21/2026 - 10/22/2026
LocationMonterrey, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
52In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026
LocationLafayette, IN
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
53In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time10/28/2026 - 10/29/2026
LocationSan Jose, CA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
54In-person

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

HR / ER
Time10/28/2026 - 10/29/2026
LocationLas Vegas, NV
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
55Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/03/2026 - 11/04/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
56In-person

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

HR / ER
Time11/04/2026 - 11/05/2026
LocationOrlando, FL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
57In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time11/10/2026 - 11/12/2026
LocationBloomfield Hills, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
58In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/11/2026 - 11/12/2026
LocationOrlando, FL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
59Virtual

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

HR / ER
Time11/18/2026 - 11/19/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
60Virtual

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time11/18/2026 - 11/20/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
61Virtual

Trauma Informed Interviewing (PR)

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/18/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
62Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/18/2026 - 11/19/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
63Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/20/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
64Virtual

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time11/23/2026 - 11/24/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
65Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/01/2026 - 12/02/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
66In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/02/2026 - 12/03/2026
LocationSan Diego, CA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
67Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/08/2026 - 12/09/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
68In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time12/09/2026 - 12/10/2026
LocationMexico City, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
69Virtual

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

HR / ER
Time12/09/2026 - 12/10/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceHR, Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
70Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/10/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
71In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time01/12/2027 - 01/14/2027
LocationSioux Falls, SD
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
72In-person

Criminal Level II - Advanced Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Law enforcement
Time01/15/2027
LocationSioux 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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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."
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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."
MD
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."
LC
Lisa Chen
Director of Loss Prevention, eBay

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