Course Ratings

The following course ratings are from 87 participants from Jan 2021 through Dec 2022:

Please rate the overall quality of this learning program.......9.0
Please rate the effectiveness of the facilitator......................9.2

What Participants Are Saying

"As someone who has testified a fair number of times, this course still brought insight and good thought-provoking conversations to the forefront of the discussion surrounding expert testimony. It was a great refresher and reminder to keep the servant mindset when testifying and what personal habits need to be worked on to provide effective expert testimony." - Alyssa Berriesford, Colorado Springs Crime Laboratory, CO

"The prospect of testifying for the first time is nerve-racking and almost paralyzing for a new analyst. This class provided me with a "game-plan" to prepare thoroughly, tackle my nerves, and have the proper mindset for my first time as an expert witness." - Leigh Armstrong, Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, OK

"Anyone who feels they aren't prepared or lacks confidence in their expert testimony should take this class. It provides a wealth of information that would be invaluable to all levels of professionals working in a forensic lab: from the new forensic scientist who hasn't testified before, to the seasoned scientist who needs a reminder of the importance of competence in courtroom testimony." - Amanda Kimball, Colorado Springs Crime Laboratory, CO

"I highly recommend this program for all forensic scientists. It has something for everyone, whether it involves understanding judicial procedure, learning the history of the system, physically practicing how to testify, or just working on self-confidence. It's a very worthwhile investment of time and money!" - Jill Soumas, Las Vegas Metro PD, NV

"This program will absolutely give you the skills, knowledge and techniques needed to be a successful expert witness. I wish I had this training at the start of my career but better late than never." - January Kirkpatrick, Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD, NC

"I would recommend this class to anyone who has not had the opportunity to testify, as well as those with experience testifying. The course is conducted at your own pace and very will put together. John is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and presents it in a way that allows you to understand and absorb it. What you take away form this course will be well worth the time you dedicate to it." - Seth Vincent, Acadiana Crime Laboratory, LA

"I will be walking away from this course more confident in myself as an expert witness as well as within my ability to come across as an expert to a jury. This course doesn't just teach you to "say this, do this" in a sense that it doesn't mold you into some robot following a script but rather it provides you with the skills to gain the confidence to get on the stand and allows you to think about the process and think about our thoughts and words while under pressure. It most importantly gives you the stepping stones to speak publicly and to communicating professionally in general." - Makayla Scott, Kentucky State Police

"I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their skills as an expert witness. It includes great exercises and activities to help understand the importance of becoming an expert in expert witnessing. The content provided is very organized and useful well beyond the program." - Krista Herrera, Palm Beach County Sheriff Crime Laboratory, FL

"I highly recommend this course to all forensic scientist professionals. This course really helped me change my mindset around courtroom testimony, gave me the foundation to testify as an impeccable expert witness, as well as reignite my passion for why I got into this career path in the first place.  I guarantee you will gain something from this workshop, even if you already testify on a regular basis." - Brandy Worth, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, CO