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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Public Affairs, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.5 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Gerontology, Political Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economic Development

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership, Social Justice, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure

    ★ 4.7 (474) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

    ★ 4.5 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative Model Architectures, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Sociology, Child Development, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies, Human Development, Media and Communications

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    New York University

    MOST from a Conceptual Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Leadership and Management, Public Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Social Work, Analysis, Coordination

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    디지털 거버넌스

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Administration, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Public Administration, Automation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, E-Commerce, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Digital Transformation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Research Reports, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Synthesis, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design

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

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

  • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano
  • Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy: National Taiwan University
  • Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • Explainable Machine Learning (XAI): Duke University
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • MOST from a Conceptual Perspective: New York University
  • Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • 디지털 거버넌스: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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