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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability
★ 4.7 (382) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks
★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance
★ 4.7 (553) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 3.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Financial Regulation, Compliance Reporting, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Financial Controls, Compliance Management, Risk Control, Property and Real Estate, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Record Keeping, Workflow Management, Analysis, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Specialized Accounting, Auditing, Litigation Support, Financial Auditing, Financial Accounting, Digital Forensics, Accounting, Legal Support, Report Writing, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Compliance Training, Case Studies, Business
★ 4.8 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Videography, Writing, Editing, Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Content Creation, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Integrity, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Digital Communications, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Legal Risk, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Public Policies, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement
★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Debugging, Program Development, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Statistical Programming, Data Access, Software Documentation, File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months