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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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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Feminism and Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

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

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement

    Intermediate · 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, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Social Studies, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Social Justice, Governance, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Forensics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication, Incident Response, Writing, Technical Documentation, Data Analysis Software, File Systems, Artifactory, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

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

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Creativity, Electronic Media, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public History, Design, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Multimedia, Social Justice, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Sustainability Standards

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, AI Security, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Literacy

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations : Starweaver
  • Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions : Utrecht University
  • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases: University of Pennsylvania
  • Digital Forensics Essentials: Starweaver
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University

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