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Become a Pro at Interviewing Techniques!, transform Your Approach.

The Interviewing course is designed for individuals looking to master the skills of strategic questioning, persuasion, and uncovering the truth. Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, investigator, HR professional, or simply someone interested in psychology, our courses cover proven techniques and psychological principles to help you excel in high-stakes conversations.

What You'll Learn

our courses cover proven techniques and psychological principles to help you excel in high-stakes conversations.

Psychological Insights

Understand the psychology behind human behavior, including the indicators of truthfulness, deception, and common behavioral cues.

Questioning Techniques

Learn strategic questioning methods that yield results, such as the Reid Technique, cognitive interviewing, and non-confrontational approaches.

Body Language Analysis

Gain expertise in reading body language, eye movements, and other subtle signals to help identify honesty and deceit.

Legal and Ethical Standards

Ensure compliance with laws and ethical standards, crucial for professionals in law enforcement and corporate settings.

Why Choose Us?

The Interviewing course combines expert instruction with practical, hands-on training to provide a comprehensive education in interrogation techniques. Our instructors are seasoned professionals, bringing years of field experience to the classroom to ensure you’re learning from the best. We also offer a supportive community and a platform where you can continually develop your skills post-training.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

I am a former federal and military special agent with over 40 years of investigative, security, and military experience. I am also a licensed private investigator in Maryland and own the Intercessors Investigative and Training Group. Additionally, I am a Reserve Officer with the Maryland Natural Resources Police Department

I am a 35-year college professor teaching cybersecurity, IT and business courses at several universities.

I am a go-to expert for local and national news, webinars, articles, blogs, etc., for cybersecurity and law enforcement issues

I have authored, contributed to and edited 13 books and guides

I am the CEO of the Intercessors Investigative and Training Group

Job Opportunities

Interviewing specialists are in demand across various sectors, including law enforcement, military, private security, and corporate environments. Job titles may include Criminal Investigator, Interviewing Specialist, Intelligence Analyst, Private Investigator, and Corporate Security Consultant. Salary range from $40,000 – $120,000

I had Derek for several live and online training course. He is a great instructor and by the way, I passed on my first try. Thank you Derek!

Brently C., MD

Cyber Security Analyst

I took Derek Smith's private investigators course online and found it very interesting, informative, and can highly recommend it. I also took his process server course and love it as well. He knows his stuff.

Leia I, VA

Personnel Security Specialist

I took both the private investigator career and process server courses. The training was amazing and had everything I could think of. I don’t believe there was anything left out. I was well-rounded training. A mix between, text, voice, and videos kept me engaged. I enjoyed the courses and highly recommend this training.

Tye Woodall, DC

Private Investigator and Security Specialist

I had the pleasure of taking two courses for Mr. Smith, I must say I was very pleased with how informative and direct the material was. I recommend it to anyone anticipating entering this field.

London I, MD

Private Investigator

Dr. Smith, I passed my exam on my first try. See attached. Thank you.

Henry G., MD

Cybersecurity Professional

Just passed my exam...1st Try!!! With the help of friend and mentor Derek A. Smith, his informative and real-world training program and his personal knowledge in all things security the test was not as daunting as I expected...thank you sir...

Tony S., MD

Cyber Security Professional

Derek is a great professor and great trainer. I have trained with him for several courses. I highly recommend Derek's training courses.

Raphael D., NC

Investigation and Security Expert

I have taken Derek's courses and p professionally, I'd like to thank Professor Derek A. Smith who helped me "advance in the profession."

Olin S, MD

Information Management Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you’re curious about course content or enrollment details, these answers are here to guide you in making an informed decision about joining the Interviewing course

Who is this course designed for?

The Interviewing course is ideal for law enforcement officers, security professionals, HR personnel, private investigators, and anyone interested in mastering the art of strategic questioning and truth-finding. Our curriculum is suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals seeking advanced skills.

Do I need any prior experience to take this course?

No prior experience is necessary to enroll in the Interviewing course. We start with foundational techniques and gradually introduce advanced strategies, making it accessible for beginners while still being valuable for seasoned professionals.

Will I receive a certification upon completion?

Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certification from the Interviewing course. This credential recognizes your expertise in Interviewing techniques and can be a valuable asset for career advancement.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

I’m so confident that this course will make you the skilled individual you always want to be and I am giving you a no-risk guarantee just for giving it a try. If you don’t feel like these lessons are working out for you, simply request a full refund within 30 days. No questions asked.