Completed from United Kingdom
Just finished the Ermittlungsorientiertes Interviewen course and it was great! I wanted to up my game when talking to sources, and the hands‑on workshops gave me exactly that. The bit on active listening and note‑taking helped me nail down details I’d previously missed. I also loved the video examples – they made the theory feel real. The materials were easy to follow and the forum chats were lively. All in all, a solid course that’s helped me feel more prepared for my next interview.
The "Ermittlungsorientiertes Interviewen" course exceeded my expectations. The structured modules on building interview guides aligned perfectly with my goal of conducting thorough investigative interviews in my journalism role. I especially valued the practical exercise where we crafted a set of probing questions for a mock corruption case and then role‑played the interview; the feedback from the instructor was spot‑on. The course materials—clear slide decks, downloadable templates, and real‑world case studies—were of high quality and directly applicable to my daily work. Overall, the learning experience was professional and highly relevant, and I feel confident applying these techniques immediately.
Wow! This course was a game‑changer for my investigative reporting career. The instructor’s enthusiasm made every session exciting, and the practical drills—like designing a crime‑scene interview protocol and practicing it with classmates—gave me confidence I never had before. I especially appreciated the downloadable checklist for verifying facts, which I’ve already used in a recent exposé. The course materials were top‑notch: crisp PDFs, interactive quizzes, and real case files that kept me engaged. I’m thrilled with how much I’ve learned and can’t wait to apply these skills in the field.
The "Ermittlungsorientiertes Interviewen" course provided a thorough, detailed look at investigative interviewing techniques. My main learning goal was to master the art of extracting reliable information without leading the interviewee, and the module on cognitive interviewing delivered exactly that, complete with step‑by‑step worksheets. I practiced transcribing mock interviews and learned to code responses for thematic analysis—a skill I’m already using in my research projects. The course pack included well‑structured readings, annotated transcripts, and a comprehensive bibliography, all of which were highly relevant. The overall experience was enriching and gave me practical tools I can apply right away.