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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


  • U

    University of Huddersfield

    Racism in Organisations: the Classroom and Congregation

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Justice, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Intercultural Competence, Education and Training, Culture, Case Studies, Qualitative Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Políticas públicas e impacto social en la Unión Europea

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Media and Communications, Policy Development, Public Policies, Social Work, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Discussion Facilitation, International Relations, Public Administration, Governance, European History, Program Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Legal Environment of Business

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Arbitration, Civil Law, Mediation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, E-Commerce, Regulatory Requirements

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Advocacy, Social Studies, Culture, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (191) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Edureka

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Governance, Incident Response, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Policy Development, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Supplier Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, AI Security, Testability, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Sage Publications

    Navigating Institutional Racism Within Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Higher Education, Resilience, Empowerment, Advocacy, Active Listening, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Personal Care, Social Justice

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation

    4.9 stars, 533 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Legal Hearings, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Political Sciences, International Relations, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Case Studies, Child Development

    4.8 stars, 734 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (734) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Racism in Organisations: the Classroom and Congregation: University of Huddersfield
  • Políticas públicas e impacto social en la Unión Europea: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Legal Environment of Business: Pearson
  • Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change: Pearson
  • Social Stratification, Gender Dynamics and Racial Identities: Pearson
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Edureka
  • Navigating Institutional Racism Within Higher Education: Sage Publications
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne

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