Basic Training

The APA-minimum Basic Polygraph Course: classroom instruction, supervised practicum, and graduation assessments.

Basic Training

A structured 400-hour program covering interview methodology, instrumentation, question formulation, scoring, and supervised mock examinations.

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What you will learn

Professional readiness: sound methodology, structured interviewing, disciplined chart review, and practice under realistic scenarios.

  • Evidence-informed methodology and decision processes
  • Interview planning, rapport, and clear communication
  • Instrumentation fundamentals and data quality habits
  • Scoring frameworks, documentation, and reporting

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