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Criminal Justice Courses

Criminal justice courses can help you learn about legal systems, law enforcement practices, corrections, and crime prevention strategies. You can build skills in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication in high-stress environments. Many courses introduce tools such as case management software, crime mapping technologies, and data analysis programs, that support analyzing crime trends and improving community safety.

Popular Criminal Justice Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Feminism and Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Impact

    4.8 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Digital Forensics: A Guide to Cybercrime Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Cyber Operations, Technical Communication, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Security, Cyber Risk, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    3.6 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Journalism, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

    4.4 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Technical Communication

    4.9 stars, 533 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Governance

    4.7 stars, 379 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (379) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to Clinical and Forensic Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Laboratory Techniques, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytical Testing, Case Studies, Emergency Departments, Precision Medicine, Drug Development, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Legal & Ethical Cyber Investigation: A Practitioner's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Technical Communication, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Legal Hearings, Cybersecurity, Litigation Support, Fraud detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Culture, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Impact

    4.8 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Case Law, Asset Protection, Case Studies, Asset Management, Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Registration, Music, Economics, Planning, Litigation and Civil Justice, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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