Benard + Associates Education Centre

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When you sign up for your first course, you receive a complimentary membership to our online community, which includes monthly, live and interactive meetings, lead by Dean Benard. You can ask course related questions, participate in discussions, or just listen in.

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Fundamentals of Regulatory Investigations

Unlock the secrets of effective regulatory investigations with our comprehensive course, "Fundamentals of Regulatory Investigations." Dive into the core principles of investigation, including understanding the principles and ethics of investigations, planning, gathering evidence, conducting impactful interviews, and much more. Gain confidence in crafting clear and comprehensive reports that stand up to scrutiny. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills or new to the field, this course offers the essential tools and techniques needed to navigate regulatory investigations with confidence and precision. 10 modules, 25 lessons Knowledge quizzes following each module Investigation document templates A copy of our 100 page investigation manual "Investigation Essentials" Free one year access to our bi-weekly live discussion events, hosted by Dean Benard

$379.95 CAD

Fundamentals of Investigative Interviewing (Regulatory)

Interviewing is at the heart of all investigations. It is arguably the most important component of an investigation, yet it can be daunting and challenging for many investigators. The art of interviewing goes beyond having a list of questions to be asked, and involves nuanced interactions. Join us for this focused course of the fundamentals of investigation interviewing. You will learn about planning an interview, the four components of interviewing, rapport building, dealing with challenging interviewees, assessing credibility, and trauma informed interviewing. This mini course includes a 6 month free subscription to our online community, for you to engage in bi-weekly, live & interactive sessions, hosted by Dean Benard.

$99.95 CAD

Principles of Investigation

The key to successful investigations is the ability to create trust and instil a sense of psychological safety in those you deal with. All of this is only possible when you adhere to the core principles of investigations. Objective, fair, transparent, and accurate investigations require these principles be maintained. This course will guide you in understanding these principles, but also delves into recognizing and avoiding the potential landmines that can blow your investigation up.This mini course includes a 6 month free subscription to our online community, for you to engage in bi-weekly, live & interactive sessions, hosted by Dean Benard.

$49.95 CAD

Investigation Community Mastermind

This is a community designed to share information and learn from each other. There will be a monthly live event that you are always invited to attend. Dean Benard will host the event (with occasional guest hosts). Sometimes we will have a special guest attend to share their thoughts. We will have people attending from both the regulatory side of investigations and the workplace side of investigations. If you have signed up for a course you get 1 year of free access to the community. After the year is over the cost to continue in the group is $9.95 / month plus tax. This community also gives you access to our online forums to share information and ask questions, either general questions, or course related questions. The reason we have one group is because of the overlap that exists between both types of investigations. Dean believes that there is much each type investigator can learn from the other, and the shared information will be truly beneficial to all.

$9.95 CAD every month

Trauma Informed Investigations - A Primer

The use of trauma informed investigations has grown exponentially over the last 5 years and is now an area of additional knowledge and skill required by investigators. This mini-course is designed as a primer to introduce the subject and provide a foundation and some practical skills for ensuring your investigations are trauma informed.