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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Empowerment, Social Justice, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Student Support and Services, Child Welfare, Social Determinants Of Health, Education and Training, Disabilities, Public Policies, Developmental Disabilities, digital literacy, Sociology, Needs Assessment, Pedagogy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Socially Engaged Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Ideation, Engineering Design Process, Sustainable Design, Social Impact, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Social Justice, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design Specifications, Cultural Responsiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Vozes da Mudança Social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Community Development, Self-Awareness, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Professional Development, Plan Execution, Relationship Building

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Machine Learning Algorithms, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Training, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Mitigation, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sustainable Sports: Values and Practices of a Club

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Business, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Community Development, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    'Their' World and How You Define It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Empowerment, Social Impact, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, Ancient History, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Affairs, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Journalism, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Dénommer le monde : la politique des toponymes

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Geospatial Information and Technology, Public History, Geographic Information Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Culture, Sustainable Development, Diversity Awareness, World History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Diseño Universal con IA para la docencia inclusiva

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    CertNexus

    CyberSec First Responder – Advanced (CFR-A): Exam CFA-110

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Network Security, Analysis, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Linux, Python Programming

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal justice courses

  • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Socially Engaged Design: University of Michigan
  • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University
  • Sustainable Sports: Values and Practices of a Club: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • Dénommer le monde : la politique des toponymes: University of Geneva

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