Continuing Education Course
United Kingdom
A BPS-hosted APA Continuing Education event planned for 2027 — welcoming polygraph examiners from across Europe to recertify in the United Kingdom. Earn your required CE credits, network with UK colleagues, and experience world-class training.
British Polygraph Society
Meets biennial requirement
All APA members worldwide
City to be confirmed
Why Come to the UK for Your CE?
The 2027 CE event is a unique opportunity to fulfil your biennial APA requirement in a professional training environment, while connecting with the UK and European polygraph community.
APA CE Credits Fulfilled
The course is designed to meet the APA’s biennial 30-hour CE requirement in full. Credits are valid for APA members worldwide — including all EU-based examiners.
Professional Training
Delivered by instructors with deep expertise in the latest polygraph techniques, research, and UK-specific practice developments.
Network with UK and EU Examiners
Build professional connections with UK practitioners, share experience across jurisdictions, and expand your professional network across Europe.
Experience the United Kingdom
Combine your CE requirement with an opportunity to visit the UK — explore the culture, heritage, and connect with a vibrant polygraph community.
What the CE Course Will Cover
The full programme is being finalised. The 2027 UK CE event will include:
Latest Research and Technique Updates
Peer-reviewed research on polygraph accuracy, new validated techniques, and updates to APA standards and best practice.
Ethics and Professional Standards
Updates to the APA Code of Ethics, consent requirements, data protection under UK GDPR, and case study workshops on professional conduct.
Advanced Chart Analysis
Practitioner workshops on chart scoring, complex case analysis, and practical skills to sharpen existing examination technique.
UK Legal and Practice Context
An overview of the UK legal framework for polygraph, mandatory testing under the Offender Management Act 2007 and Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and the role of HMPPS.
Networking and Peer Discussion
Structured sessions for case discussion, cross-jurisdictional practice comparison, and evening networking events.
Dates, Venue, and CE Credits
Dates
Exact dates to be confirmed. Register your interest to be the first notified when the programme and venue are announced.
Venue
The event will take place at a venue in the United Kingdom — city and facility to be confirmed. Travel and accommodation guidance will be provided for international attendees.
CE Credits
The course will award the required CE hours for APA biennial recertification. Credits are valid for APA members in all countries.
Visa Information
EU nationals attending a short training event in the United Kingdom typically do not need a visa. UK standard visitor permission applies for stays under six months.
The Society will provide a letter of invitation confirming your attendance for border and employer purposes. Contact us for specific queries.
Registration is managed via
polygraphtraining.uk
This event is organised by the British Polygraph Society in partnership with polygraphtraining.uk. The BPS is a UK membership body for polygraph examiners. It does not hold a statutory or regulatory role. The APA CE credit status of this event will be confirmed once programme and provider accreditation is finalised.