Skills Development Award - Using Cognitive Interviewing Techniques

Skills Development Award - Using Cognitive Interviewing Techniques

Badge awarded to

Seán McDermott


Issued on 04 Dec 2025 by

National Student Engagement Programme

Offered by Applied Inspiration, this workshop introduced the purpose of cognitive interviewing in evidence gathering and developed participants’ understanding of key techniques used to refine questions. Attendees gained practical experience applying these methods to ensure questions are clear, accurate, and easily interpreted. By the end, participants were equipped to use cognitive interviewing to enhance the quality and reliability of the data they collect. Skills Development Awards have been issued in December, within four weeks of the final session. Learn more about Applied Inspiration: https://appliedinspiration.co/
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After completing this development session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what cognitive interviewing is used for when gathering evidence
  • Develop an understanding of techniques used in cognitive interviews
  • Gain practical experience in using cognitive interviewing