Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
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LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
Course details
COURSE FEE
$1,250 (before tax)
*A 10% discount is offered if you register 5 or more participants from the same organization at the same time.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Explore our Advanced Investigation Techniques Certificate and learn how you can bundle multiple courses.
DURATION
This is a one-day course, running from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT).
PREREQUISITES
Registrants for Assessing Credibility must have attended Workplace Investigation Fundamentals before they can attend this session.
About this course
Who should you believe? This course is for anyone who has investigated allegations but struggled to make a finding. In this fascinating and engaging course, you will learn about the science of lie detection, which approaches work and which don’t, and valuable tools to assist you in making decisions. Investigators will leave confident in making difficult credibility decisions. Participants will be provided with comprehensive materials explaining these concepts and tools to better support them in their investigation practice.
What you'll learn
- The psychology of lying
- Various tools used for lie detection, their strengths and weaknesses and applicability to internal workplace investigation, including facial micro-expressions, gestures and body language, and voice and verbal statement analysis
- Structuring the interview to enhance lie detection, including discussion of cognitive interviewing
- Translating credibility concerns and determinations into specific language in written reports
Certification
This course is part of our Advanced Investigation Techniques Series. To receive the Advanced Investigation Certificate, complete the Workplace Investigation Fundamentals course and all 3 of the following courses:
plus 1 of the following courses:
Accreditation
LSO Accreditation: This program is eligible for 5.5 Professionalism Hours
Testimonials
This course was practical and relevant. I will be able to use these skills immediately in the work I do on our campus.
– Carol Hofer, Associate Director of Athletics, BHSV Investigator, Trinity Western University
About our facilitators
Christine Thomlinson is the President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). After more than 30 years conducting workplace and institutional investigations, she now focuses primarily on the work she finds most meaningful: training and consulting. Christine leads the development of RTW's curriculum, ensuring it remains practical, nuanced, and grounded in real-world investigation experience. She is the co-author of Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now in its second edition and a foundational text for HR professionals and investigators across the country. In March 2026, Christine received the Ontario Bar Association's Randall Echlin Award for Excellence in Labour and Employment Law.
Learn more about Christine here.
Cory Boyd is the Vice-President of RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc. ("RTW"). A workplace investigator, consultant, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, Cory specializes in workplace investigation training, leading interactive and engaging sessions for organizations across Canada. His approach is fair, analytical, and adaptable, tailoring his work to the realities and culture of each organization. Cory continues to deepen his expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Certificate in Organization Design and Development from Royal Roads University and the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School Executive Education. He believes that when done well, investigations and assessments can deeply and lastingly improve an organization.
Learn more about Cory here.
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