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Forensic Science Courses

Forensic science courses cover techniques such as crime scene investigation, evidence collection, and analysis of biological and physical evidence. You can learn about tools like DNA profiling, toxicology, and digital forensics, as well as methods for documenting and presenting findings in legal contexts.

Popular Forensic Science Courses and Certifications


  • E

    EC-Council

    Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Web Applications, File Systems

    4.7 stars, 196 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Probability & Statistics, Communication

    4.4 stars, 293 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud

    Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Litigation Support, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Legal Support, Report Writing, Employee Training, Business

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Lifelong Learning

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (180) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    Digital Forensics Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, grep, Network Protocols, General Networking, File Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption, Technical Documentation

    4.7 stars, 277 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (277) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Incident Response and Cyber Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, System Monitoring, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Engineering, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Laboratory Testing, Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Procedures, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 119 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (119) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Data Analysis Software

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Safety Assurance, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Data Synthesis

    4.7 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Biotechnology

    4.8 stars, 161 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Biochemistry: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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How to choose the right Forensic Science course

Start with what you want to do in forensic science. If you're interested in crime scene investigation, choose courses covering evidence collection, crime scene processing, and investigative techniques. For a focus on forensic biology, look for courses that include DNA analysis, toxicology, and biological evidence examination. Compare the content to find what aligns with your interests.

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