The Polygraph Academy was established in 2015 by Trevor Henn and
Deon Groenewald, Directors of the Academy, to ensure ethical
administration and interpretation of polygraph examinations in
Africa, rooted in the APA accredited programs and focused on South
African and African requirements and unique needs.
Previously, all training in South Africa was done primarily by APA
registered providers from the United States and once before 1998
by an Israeli school. Our affordable, quality programs are
designed to serve South African and African needs while based on
international content.
The Polygraph Academy offers internationally aligned South African
and African focussed comprehensive training solutions in the field
of Polygraph Examinations and detection of deception. Programs are
presented by experienced South African Polygraph Specialists and
subject matter experts. Students are educated in theory and
practice, trained, coached and mentored to become competent
Polygraph Examiners/ Forensic Psychophysiologists.
Theory is followed by application under quality supervision until
students are certified competent. Proficiency is facilitated
through accountable quality assurance.
The first South African Polygraph Examiner program was presented
in Pretoria from 12 January 2016. We have trained 47 Polygraph
Examiners up to 2019. Our graduates operate in South Africa,
Namibia, Eswatini, Congo, Botswana and Nigeria.
Our graduates are allowed to become members of the Polygraph
Examiners Association International (PEAI) who has also recognised
the Polygraph Academy as training Institution as well as the
International Society of Polygraph Examiners (ISOPE) and the
British and European Polygraph Association (BEPA).
Trevor has extensive SAPS training and experience, has a post Matric qualification and was trained as Polygraph Examiner in 2004. He has done more than 15000 examinations. Trevor facilitates instrumentation, question formulation, techniques, chart interpretation, giving evidence in a court of law, practical work, short courses and advanced training.
Director FacilitationDeon has extensive military training and experience as well as private sector experience. He specialised in management, leadership and people matters in the workplace. He has a post graduate degree in Industrial Psychology and was trained as Polygraph Examiner in 2016. Deon facilitates history, psychophysiology, research methodology, legal and ethical matters, client relationships, business plan workshop, and is responsible for training management.
Director General ManagementMr. Jason van Rhyn, a qualified Forensic Psychophysiologist (Polygraph Examiner). Mr. Jason van Rhyn obtained his certification from the Polygraph Academy in 2019 qualifying top of his class. He is a full member of Polygraph Examiners Association International (PEAI) and serves as the director of Policy, Legislation, Ethics & Standards on the PEAI board. Mr. Jason van Rhyn has also served as a facilitator at the Polygraph Academy since 2020. In addition, Mr. Jason van Rhyn attained his BA degree in Psychology from UNISA in 2018.
FacilitatorHenri has a Honours degree in Psychology and private sector work experience in the HR field. Henri is a Polygraph Academy graduate from the first course in 2016. He facilitates interviewing, interrogation, non-verbal communication and micro expressions as well as report writing.
FacilitatorAnton obtained his Honours Degree in Psychology in 2002. He completed his polygraph training in 2017 at Polygraph Academy and has since conducted more than 4000 polygraph examinations. He is the current President of PEAI (Polygraph Examiners Association International) and facilitates polygraph methodology and countermeasures.
Facilitator10 Weeks of hard work, excellent facilitators and a good syllabus have ensured that we can go out of the Academy ready to start work with confidence.
Ian PienaarBest Academy to do your course. Mentors are the best in the business. You know what you do after finishing this course.
Andre RohlandtThe Academy is well structured, and the facilitators are of top quality and integrity. The experience gained in the course is valuable and the best in South Africa. The extra course in Micro-expressions and statement analysis is a great add on for the field we are operating in. Overall this was a great experience and the knowledge gained from this course is invaluable. I will recommend the Academy to all that want to operate in our field and as the best Academy in South Africa without a doubt.
Manie VenterExcellent course material and lecturers with superb knowledge in their own specific fields.
Lawrence ErasmusThe Polygraph Academy gave excellent training and knowledge about not only conducting a polygraph examination but also understanding different cultures. I rate Polygraph Academy as international level. Excellent.
Pieter de BeerGreat program with knowledgeable learning experience and a friendly, caring environment where friendship is built between colleagues.
Henri de Backer