WORKBOOK SELF-STUDY

Finding the Truth: Effective Techniques for Interview and Communication

Cover of Finding the Truth
Course Level
Basic
Delivered via
Workbook
CPE
12 Credits

Description

Every day, auditors, investigators, lawyers and other professionals are required to interview and elicit information from people as part of their jobs. This self-study course discusses the skills necessary to become a better communicator and a more effective interviewer. The workbook includes access to online video clips with interview examples and tips for conducting effective interviews.

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Prerequisites

None

You Will Learn How To:

Ascertain the legal implications of interviewing.

Determine how to formulate interview questions and when to ask them.

Determine how to prepare for and conduct the interview.

Discern the meanings of written, verbal and nonverbal communications.

Recognize nonverbal and verbal contaminants and detect linguistic clues.

Recognize strategies for documenting evidence and creating a written report of the interview.

CPE Information

CPE Credit: 12
NASBA Information: Communications and Marketing
Advance Preparation: None
Last Updated: August 2025
Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study

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CPE Credit

Please note: To be eligible for CPE credit, you must complete the final exam within one year of purchase date. You may only claim CPE credit for a course once.

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  • Instant exam results
  • Printable CPE certificate
  • Complete the course at your own pace
  • Take the exam online the moment you're ready

 

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