Paul Ekman Micro Expressions Training Tools and Ekman Library

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Paul Ekman Group provides online training tools to increase emotional awareness and detect deception through Micro Expressions Training Tools, Subtle Expressions Training Tools, and the Ekman Library.

Target Customer

Professionals who need to read emotions and detect deception, including police and security personnel, private investigators, educators, healthcare professionals, business managers, and other professionals requiring emotion-reading and deception-detection skills.

Key Differentiator

Led by Dr. Paul Ekman, a world-renowned deception-detection expert and co-discoverer of micro expressions, with 50 years of research distilled into accessible online training tools; evidence-based approach supported by notable endorsements and examples.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate online access upon purchase; training tools usable during subscription periods (3 months, 6 months, or 12 months).

Pain Points

1Difficulty spotting micro expressions and subtle emotions in real time
2Low accuracy in deception detection without proper training
3Need for scalable, online training with certificates for professionals

Key Features

1Online training tools: Micro Expressions Training Tool, Subtle Expressions Training Tool, Micro Expressions Profile Training Tool, Micro Expressions Intensive Training Tool
2Additional training: Responding Effectively: Workplace, Family, Law Enforcement
3Ekman Library access (7 training tools) with certificates
4Languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese caption capabilities
5Certificates: score-based for Micro Expressions and Subtle Expressions; completion-based for Responding Effectively
6Individual-use licensing (no sharing); custom pricing available for educational institutions and corporations

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Private Investigator
2Business Manager
3Director of Education

Client Results

1Improved ability to read emotions, predict reactions, and interact more proficiently
2Enhanced deception detection capabilities through trained tools
3Validated certificates and structured practice via online tools

Competitive Advantages

1Dr. Ekman’s leadership and decades of research underpinning the tools
2Science-backed training designed to improve detection of deception
3Accessible online delivery with multi-language caption options and certificates
4No downloads required; web-based tools accessible anywhere
5Tailored for multiple professional contexts (police, education, healthcare, investigations, business)

Key Benefits

1Improve emotional awareness and detect deception

2Learn to read micro expressions and respond effectively

3Access to structured online training with certificates

4Multi-language caption support and flexible online delivery

5Evidence-based training endorsed by renowned experts

Case Studies & Success Stories

Private Investigator testimonial

Case #1

Matt M. says he uses the knowledge gained from these tools every day and is consistently impressed with their usefulness.

Business Manager testimonial

Case #2

Joe S. says the tools help read emotions, predict reactions, and interact with others more proficiently.

Director of Education testimonial

Case #3

Emily W. says the trainings have been helpful for emotional identification and regulation with the autism population.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Online training tools to learn to read micro expressions, detect deception, and respond to emotions; includes multiple packages, certificates, and language options.

Target Market

Individuals and organizations seeking to read emotions and detect deception across education, healthcare, law enforcement, corporate investigations, and public safety.

Unique Value Proposition

World-leading, science-backed online tools for reading micro expressions and detecting deception, built on Dr. Ekman’s decades of research and his status as co-discoverer of micro expressions.

Technical Requirements

All tools are online and web-based with no downloads. Requires internet access and a compatible browser. Operating systems supported include Windows 7 or later and macOS (Apple OSX). Desktop or laptop recommended; some modules support tablets/phones. For Micro Expressions Tools, some modules require a computer; tablets/phones may have limited support. Language captions available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Older browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer 8) not supported.

Pricing Model

Packages: FACE BASICS $119 for 3 months; FACE ADVANCED $229 for 6 months; EKMAN LIBRARY $299 for 1 year. Custom pricing available for educational institutions and corporations. All tools are 100% online with no shipping.

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