​Who should attend? Insider threat specialists, security personnel, counterintelligence officers, investigators, collectors, diplomats, and negotiators. 

​​​Course Facts:

1. Course is approximately 2.5 hours long

2. Course is self-paced

3. Cost is $129.00 USD, Discounts are available for group purchases

4. Students have 90 days to complete once started

5. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize key Chinese cultural values and their influence on communication styles during interviews, including concepts such as face (面子), guanxi (关系), and hierarchy.

2. Apply culturally informed rapport-building techniques when interviewing individuals with Chinese cultural backgrounds, particularly in high-stakes situations.

3. Identify common non-verbal cues and patterns of behavior associated with Chinese cultural norms that may indicate deception, deflection, or discomfort.

4. Adapt questioning strategies to align with Chinese cultural values, using indirect or high-context communication methods to obtain reliable information.

5. Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic and cultural nuances when interpreting responses, avoiding misinterpretation of idiomatic expressions or culturally specific phrasing.

6. Analyze the impact of collectivist values and loyalty dynamics on a suspect’s willingness to cooperate or withhold information.

7. Evaluate the role of honor, shame, and family ties in shaping a suspect’s responses and motivations during an interview.

8. Utilize culturally appropriate persuasion techniques to encourage disclosure, while being mindful of ethical considerations and potential biases.​​