Western States Project Trainings Open for Registration
Upcoming Western States Project Trainings
Verbal Judo ($300/person)
3 Sessions Offered: (Virtual) February 19, 2025; (Virtual) February 20, 2025; and (Virtual) February 25, 2025.
Verbal Judo® is a tactical communications course originally designed for law enforcement officers, but one that has applications for anyone who deals with the public on a regular basis. It has been tailored for business, education, and the airline industry, among others. This course has now been specifically adapted for regulatory inspectors. Attendees will learn techniques to redirect and handle emotionally-charged verbal attacks in order to “generate voluntary compliance.” Attendees will leave this course with improved verbal communication skills and enhanced professionalism. It is beneficial for anyone who interacts with the public in any capacity.
(In-Person) Introduction to Environmental Enforcement ($400/person) – April 8-10, 2025 – Sacramento, CA
ABOUT THE TRAINING: This is a scenario-driven course that introduces regulatory inspectors and attorneys to administrative, civil, and criminal environmental enforcement options, strategies and processes from the initiation of an inspection to the conclusion of a case. This training is available to government staff only. This course is given once a year and does not change year to year. LEVEL: Basic.
The Art and Science of Deception ($225/person)
2 Sessions Offered: (Virtual) April 29, 2025 AND (Virtual) April 30, 2025.
This training will analyze deceptive behavior and answers. It is not intended to make one an expert “lie detector,” but rather to pick up on clues that tell you when someone might be lying, and to then help you ask better questions to increase your chances of getting to the truth. Focus is placed on identifying and detecting linguistic clues, but body language is discussed as well.
NOTE: These trainings are not CHMIA-sponsored training events. Do not contact CHMIA with questions about these trainings. Please direct all your questions to the WSP training contact: Cassidy.Lynn@azdeq.gov and Sepulveda-Martinez.Eunice@azdeq.gov
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Go to www.regionalassociations.org
Scroll down to the training calendar.
Right above the training calendar is a blue box that says: “CLICK HERE for more information or to register for a Western States Project training”
Click on the blue box to get redirected to the new WSP online registration and payment system.
You can register and pay online for classes OR you can request an invoice.
If you have any questions, please contact Cassidy.Lynn@azdeq.gov and Sepulveda-Martinez.Eunice@azdeq.gov
ATTENTION CHMIA MEMBERS: All WSP classes qualify for CHMIA’s Tuition Reimbursement Program! If you’ve been an active CHMIA member for equal to or greater than 1 year, you may qualify for reimbursement of registration costs through CHMIA’s Tuition Reimbursement Program. All Tuition Reimbursement Applications must be submitted to the member’s designated CHMIA Regional Director for review and approval PRIOR to the training date. Please see CHMIA’s Scholarship and Tuition Policy for more details. To access the policy and application, login to your CHMIA account and click on “Publications and Forms” located under “Downloads” on the “My Account” page. Please note that any Tuition Reimbursement applications/requests submitted/received after the training date will not be approved.