Now Seeking Instructors:
Cognitive Interview Train-the-Trainer Program
We’re recruiting skilled professionals to teach one of the most important investigative interviewing techniques available today—designed for use with victims, witnesses, suspects, and Law Enforcement Officers involved in traumatic or critical events.
This includes:
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The Cognitive Interview for memory-enhancing interviews
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Detecting Deception
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Interviewing Law Enforcement Officers following critical incidents
Course Description:
The T3 Cognitive Interview Course is an advanced Train-the-Trainer certification designed to prepare elite instructors in the most scientifically validated interview methodology: the Cognitive Interview (CI).
Participants will master both:
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The technical execution of CI for real-world application, and
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The instructional skills to teach it to others with clarity and impact.
This course emphasizes the psychology of memory, rapport-building, and strategic questioning techniques—especially critical when working with trauma-exposed individuals or time-sensitive investigations.
Program Structure:
Phase 1 – Online Learning (14 Hours) $249
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Self-paced, interactive modules covering the Cognitive Interview protocol, t memory science, managing the interview process, and questioning strategy
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Video demonstrations and knowledge checks
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Instructor-focused webinars on legal, administrative, and classroom topics
Phase 2 – 2-hour Webinar and 2-day In-Person Intensive (2 Days | 18 Hours) $549
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Live practicums and feedback-based learning
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Participants conduct real interviews and deliver mock lessons
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Coaching on facilitation, classroom management, and advanced question design
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Train with one of the World's leading Cognitive Interviewers and Interviewing Instructor
Who Should Apply:
We are actively seeking instructors who:
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Have law enforcement or investigative experience
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Hold a State POST Instructor Certification
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Have a passion for interviewing and teaching
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Are committed to raising investigative standards and advancing agency culture
Ideal for:
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Detectives
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Academy instructors
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FTOs or supervisors
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Professionals in trauma-informed interviewing roles
Outcomes for Certified Instructors:
Upon completion, you’ll be certified to:
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Conduct high-quality Cognitive Interviews that hold up under scrutiny
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Train officers and investigators in CI and Detecting Deception
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Mentor teams and integrate CI into case workflows and culture
All Instructors Receive:
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Instructor Manual & Trainer Toolkit
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Classroom Training Videos
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PowerPoint Slide Decks
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Print-ready Training Materials
If you're ready to teach one of the most powerful and ethical investigative tools available today—and help shape the next generation of interviewers—we want to hear from you.
Join us. Train with purpose. Teach with impact.