"Ases" Ltd., in partnership with International Polygraph Studies Center (IPSC), led by Director Raymond Nelson, organizes Basic Polygraph Training Courses in the Republic of Bulgaria and other countries upon request.
The program duration is 10 weeks, consisting of 320 hours of theoretical and 80 hours of practical training.
Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution OR have a minimum of 3 years of experience as investigators OR an equivalent qualification acquired in the military or police.
Candidates with criminal records, those convicted or under investigation for criminal offenses, or those dismissed from the military, regional, municipal, or other public service under unfavorable circumstances will not be accepted. Participants must undergo a polygraph examination to determine potential involvement in criminal activities or serious addiction to illegal substances, including their distribution or sale, before the program begins.
Fee: $5,500 (excluding VAT)
Instructors: Dr. Todor Todorov, Dr. Velina Vladimirova, Raymond Nelson and Rodolfo Prado.
Assess Ltd. & International Polygraph Studies, a polygraph school committed to constant and updated learning about Polygraphy. We created a training unit with curricula accredited and certified by the American Polygraph Association (APA) and the American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP). We train both independent people and public and private organizations, in Mexico, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Syllabus:
| Law and Human Rights | 8 h. |
| Ethics, Standards of Practice and By-Laws | 4 h. |
| Introduction to the History and Evolution of Credibility Assessment | 12 h. |
| Scientific Testing | 8 h. |
| Mechanics of Instrument Operation | 8 h. |
| Polygraphic techniques | 40 h. |
| Pre-Test Interview | 32 h. |
| Post-Test Interview | 8 h. |
| Psychology | 40 h. |
| Physiology | 40 h. |
| Test Question Construction | 40 h. |
| Test Data Analysis | 40 h. |
| Countermeasures | 8 h. |
| Information and Results Reporting | 2 h. |
| Practical Application of Credibility Assessment/Mock Examinations | 80 h. |
| Education and Training Program Elective Instruction | 30 h. |
