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Criminology Courses

Criminology courses can help you learn criminal behavior analysis, the justice system's structure, crime prevention strategies, and the impact of social factors on crime. You can build skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and effective communication with law enforcement and community organizations. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for crime data analysis and case management systems that help in understanding crime patterns and developing intervention strategies.


Popular Criminology Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Violencias por razones de género

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Safety and Security, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Risking, Data Governance, Data Management, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Compliance Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Probability and Random Variables

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Combinatorics, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Threat Modeling, Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Virtual Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminology courses

  • Violencias por razones de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Sports and Society: Duke University
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Foundations of Probability and Random Variables: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden

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