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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
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Showing 68 of 68 WZ programsSort: Recommended
01Webinar

Webinar: Remote Interviews

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/13/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
02Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/15/2026 - 07/16/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
03Webinar

Webinar: Cognitive Interview: Getting the Real Story

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/20/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
04In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/22/2026 - 07/23/2026
LocationSan Antonio, TX
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
05In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time07/22/2026 - 07/23/2026
LocationLebanon, OH
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
06In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time07/28/2026 - 07/30/2026
LocationClinton Township, MI
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
07In-person

Criminal Level II - Advanced Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Law enforcement
Time07/31/2026
LocationClinton Township, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
08Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/05/2026 - 08/06/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
09In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/05/2026 - 08/06/2026
LocationChelmsford, MA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
10Webinar

Webinar: The Process and Benefits of Building Rapport

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/07/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
11In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

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

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

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

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time08/12/2026 - 08/14/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
14In-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
15In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/13/2026
LocationAtlanta, GA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
16Virtual

Trauma Informed Interviewing (PR)

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/13/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
17Webinar

Webinar: Power Report Writing

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/17/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
18In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time08/18/2026 - 08/19/2026
LocationMexico City, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
19Virtual

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
20In-person

Trauma Informed Interviewing (LE)

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

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/26/2026 - 08/27/2026
LocationIrvine, CA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
22Webinar

Webinar: Understanding the PEACE model

Retail / Hospitality
Time08/27/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
23In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/02/2026 - 09/03/2026
LocationColumbus, OH
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
24Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/02/2026 - 09/03/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
25Webinar

Webinar: Remote Interviews

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/07/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
26In-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
27Webinar

Webinar: Lessons Learned from False Confessions

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/14/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
28In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time09/15/2026 - 09/17/2026
LocationConway, AR
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
29In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/15/2026 - 09/16/2026
LocationToronto, Ontario
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
30Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/16/2026 - 09/17/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
31In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/17/2026
LocationToronto, Ontario
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
32Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/18/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
33In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/22/2026 - 09/23/2026
LocationChicago, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
34In-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
35In-person

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/24/2026
LocationChicago, IL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
36Webinar

Webinar: Interviewer Bias

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/25/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
37Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/25/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
38In-person

Tactical Field Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time09/29/2026 - 09/30/2026
LocationNashville, TN
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
39In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026
LocationNewark, NJ
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
40Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time09/30/2026 - 10/01/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
41In-person

Lead Homicide Investigators

Law enforcement
Time10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026
LocationBloomfield Hills, MI
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
42In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026
LocationSouthlake, TX
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
43In-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
44In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time10/07/2026 - 10/08/2026
LocationAustin, TX
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
45In-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
46Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time10/21/2026 - 10/22/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
47In-person

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time10/21/2026 - 10/22/2026
LocationMonterrey, Mexico
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
48In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026
LocationLafayette, IN
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
49In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time10/28/2026 - 10/29/2026
LocationSan Jose, CA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
50In-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
51Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/03/2026 - 11/04/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
52In-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
53In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time11/10/2026 - 11/12/2026
LocationBloomfield Hills, MI
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
54In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/11/2026 - 11/12/2026
LocationOrlando, FL
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
55Virtual

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time11/18/2026 - 11/20/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
56Virtual

Trauma Informed Interviewing (PR)

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/18/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
57Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/18/2026 - 11/19/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
58Virtual

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
59Virtual

CFI Preparation Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time11/20/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
60Virtual

Nivel 1- Técnicas de Entrevistas Investigativas

Latin America
Time11/23/2026 - 11/24/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudiencePublic Sector & Regulated Industries
61Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/01/2026 - 12/02/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
62In-person

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/02/2026 - 12/03/2026
LocationSan Diego, CA
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
63Virtual

Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/08/2026 - 12/09/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
64Virtual

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
65In-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
66Virtual

Level II - Practical Application Workshop

Retail / Hospitality
Time12/10/2026
LocationVirtual
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceRetail, Hospitality, Gaming & Safety
67In-person

Criminal Level I - Investigative Interviewing Techniques

Law enforcement
Time01/12/2027 - 01/14/2027
LocationSioux Falls, SD
OutcomeCertificate of attendance
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
68In-person

Criminal Level II - Advanced Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Law enforcement
Time01/15/2027
LocationSioux Falls, SD
OutcomeCEU credit
AudienceLaw Enforcement & Public Safety
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Investigators Trained
500+
Seminars Per Year
40+
Years of Excellence
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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.

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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.
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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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