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Criminal Law Courses

Criminal law courses can help you learn legal principles, case analysis, courtroom procedures, and the intricacies of criminal liability. You can build skills in legal research, argument formulation, and the application of statutes to real-life situations. Many courses introduce tools such as legal databases, case management software, and document drafting programs, that support conducting thorough legal research and preparing cases effectively.

Popular Criminal Law Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Social Justice, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Assets, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Open Source Technology, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    FinTech Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Financial Regulations, Commercial Lending, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking, Banking Services, Consumer Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Payment Processing, Financial Data, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements

    4.8 stars, 916 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Legal Hearings, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Political Sciences, International Relations, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Case Studies, Child Development

    4.8 stars, 734 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (734) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Legal Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Agentic Workflows

    3.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Creativity, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Market Dynamics, Music, Technical Standard

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Civil Rights Law

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Policies, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Civil Law, Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Record Keeping, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Disciplinary Procedures, Accountability Frameworks, Compensation and Benefits, Accountability, Investigation, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Business Law: Employment, Securities, and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Labor Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Risk Management, Export Control, Regulatory Requirements, Occupational Safety And Health, Commercial Laws, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to American Corporate Law

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Case Law, Storytelling, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    International Water Law

    Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Environmental Laws, Mediation, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, Diplomacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Adjudication

    4.6 stars, 457 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (457) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Child Welfare, Journalism, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Wage and Hour Law

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Labor Compliance, Human Resource Management, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Payroll Administration, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Job Analysis, Operational Risk, Payroll, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Auditing, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal law courses

  • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • FinTech Law and Policy: Duke University
  • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
  • AI for Legal Practice: AI CERTs
  • The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Civil Rights Law: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Business Law: Employment, Securities, and Emerging Trends: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Introduction to American Corporate Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • International Water Law: University of Geneva

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