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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 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
  • 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 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Physiology, Childbirth, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, Life Sciences, World History

    4.3 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 382 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (382) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Research

    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 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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, Economic Development, Psychology, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.7 stars, 553 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (553) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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 stars, 24 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    (SSCP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner: Unit 2

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal justice courses

  • Legal Aspects of Employment Practice: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
  • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • Procurement for Governments: STARWEAVER
  • Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud: EDUCBA
  • برمجة Java: حل المشكلات باستخدام البرامج: Duke University

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