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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


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    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Public Policies

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    University of London

    Citizenship and the Rule of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability

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    University of Michigan

    Community Organizing for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Impact, Planning, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Initiative and Leadership, Needs Assessment

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Gender-based violence: how to become an active bystander

    Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, digital literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Case Studies

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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Caregiving

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Human Development, World History, Case Studies

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    Duke University

    Community-Based Climate Change Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Governance, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Data Collection

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Violencias por razones de género

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Family Law, Community and Social Work

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    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Civil Law, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal justice courses

  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
  • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
  • Gender-based violence: how to become an active bystander: Politecnico di Milano
  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
  • Community-Based Climate Change Solutions: Duke University
  • Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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