The B.E.A.R. FORENSICS Polygraph Training Program:
Classes start: JANUARY 12 thru FEBRUARY 6 of 2009 in Vila Real, Portugal. This will be the four weeks "Hands-On" portion of the course.
The other hours are performed at your home and you will be tested at a distance
The B.E.A.R. FORENSICS Polygraph Training Program:
The BEAR Forensics Polygraph Training Program is a SUPER INTENSIVE, eight-week program with four weeks located in Vila Real, Portugal that prepares its students to be Polygraph Examiners. Upon graduation, the graduate will be able to prepare, implement and complete full Polygraph Examinations using recognized formats and techniques!
The BEAR Forensics Polygraph Training Program:
(A) Basic Course cost: € 3,995 Includes all course materials
(B) Polygraph Instrument (complete): € 5,500 State–of-the-Art computerized polygraph instrument (less your computer/laptop) with all components and software necessary to start your Polygraph career.
(C) Two month stay at the B.E.A.R. INSTITUTE: € 1,250 Dormitory style housing and includes three meals daily (home-cooked Portuguese cuisine). This will also provide you with clean sheets and weekly laundry service at no additional charge. No dry cleaning service at the facility. Wireless internet access will also be available (for your wireless modem equiped computer) as will cable television in the Dayroom.
Private rooms may be available for an additional € 750 (very limited availability).
Activities: Varies Many activities will be provided at no cost. There will be activities available such as Card/Poker games, dance lessons and cooking lessons at no charge. Other weekend excursions will be available upon demand and season. There also will be a snack bar and cocktail bar available nightly at student’s expense.
NOTE: If you purchase the Basic Polygraph Course (A), Polygraph Instrument (B) and the B.E.A.R. Housing option (C – not including Private Room Fee), you will be offered the entire package for € 9,995 if paid in full three weeks prior to the start of the course!
Applicants WILL NOT be polygraphed as part of the applicaton or acceptance process!
Payment of Tuition and fees:
Direct Wire Transfer or Personal Check is the preferred method of payment.
Credit Card Payments will also be accepted.
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Job Placement:
B.E.A.R. FORENSICS has international contacts that are often in need of trained Polygraph Examiners that are fluent in the English language (among others) for specific and specialized assignments. B.E.A.R. FORENSICS will work tirelessly to provide interested students with a variety of career options.
The Potential of a Polygraph Examiner:
Trained Polygraph Examiners can earn $100,000+ US yearly! Whether performing work independently, as a contractor or employee of a Forensics firm, the trained Polygraph Examiner can perform a variety of tests virtually anywhere in the world. Today's polygraph instrument allows the examiner to travel with all of his/her equipment in one carry-on bag.
Some examples of Polygraph Testing with prices are as follows:
Pre-Employment Polygraph
€150+
Domestic Issue Polygraph
€300+
Specific/Police Issue Polygraph
€300+
Sex Offender Polygraph (PCSOT)
€300+
Attorney Polygraph
€500+
Polygraph Examers can perform between three to five (3 to 5) exams daily, depending on the motivation and desire of the examiner (about 600 to 1,000 exams per year). On average, Polygraph Exams have a duration of about two hours.
The WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and WHY of B.E.A.R. Forensics
WHO can attend?
Anyone who is at least 18 years of age, of good moral character (no felony convictions) and a sincere interest in the art and science of Detection of Deception. It is recommended that you are assertive, eager and willing to travel nationally and internationally to fulfill the demand for qualified Polygraph Examiners. All students must complete an application via Internet and be accepted. Applications are usually processed in one business day. Applicants WILL NOT be polygraphed as part of the applicaton or acceptance process! However, a background investigation will be conducted.
WHAT will be taught?
In order to be an expert in the Detection of Deception, one must be more than a mere technician. One must know proper interviewing skills, communication with others from different cultures, the polygraph technique/instrumentation, and keen interrogation skills. Therefore, the latest forensic techniques in interviewing, question construction, polygraph technique, and interrogation will be taught in an interesting manner. Further, there will be a complete course on "Polygraph as a Business" which will carefully explain what it takes to get your business up and going without experiencing many of the common mistakes made by new examiners.
WHEN will the polygraph course be held?
The date of the next course will be from JANUARY 12 thru FEBRUARY 6 of 2008 for the "Hands-On" portion. The balance of the course will be performed at a distance and you will be tested over your knowledge of the course concepts.
WHERE will the Polygraph Course be held?
The B.E.A.R. FORENSICS basic polygraph course will be held in beautiful Vila Real, Portugal. Portugal has no special visa requirements for US citizens or most other NATO countries (Valid Passport is required for most citizens outside of the EU). Round-trip transportation should be arranged to the city of Porto, Portugal (at the student’s expense) and transportation to the B.E.A.R. FORENSICS INSTITUTE in Vila Real, Portugal will be provided by B.E.A.R. FORENSICS.
WHY B.E.A.R. FORENSICS?
B.E.A.R. FORENSICS is an international leader in forensic testing. Our instructors have over 25 years of combined experience and thousands of interviews, polygraphs and interrogations of virtually every type of case. We train and develop professionals and not just a technician!
All B.E.A.R. FORENSICS Instructors are American Polygraph Association accredited Polygraph Examiners born and trained in the United States with international experience. All c
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