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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Socialization, Social Structure, Deviance, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Culture, Human Development, Media and Communications, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Données pour l'efficacité des politiques publiques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Sharing, Program Evaluation, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Data Quality, Research, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Client Services, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, AI literacy, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    ★ 3.5 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Legal Aspects of Employment Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Human Resource Management, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compliance Management, Disabilities, HR Tech, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Maternal Health, Pharmacotherapy, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.3 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud

    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 (23) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    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, Cloud Security, Cyber Attacks

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Agency, Employment, and Labor Law

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Labor Compliance, Immigration Law, Staff Management, Workers Compensation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resource Management, Conflict Management, Workforce Management, Commercial Laws, Mediation, Legal Risk, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Procurement for Governments

    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

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

  • Socialization, Social Structure, Deviance, and Control: Pearson
  • Données pour l'efficacité des politiques publiques: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Legal Design: Crafting User-Centric Legal Solutions: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Legal Aspects of Employment Practice: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud: EDUCBA
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania

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