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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Community Health, Research, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Professional Development, Mental Health, Human Resource Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Leadership, Decision Making, Scientific Methods, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Demography, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Ethics in Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Case Studies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Cultures et pédagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Adult Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Higher Education, Mindfulness, Childhood Education and Development, Sustainable Development, Culture, Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking, Social Justice, Community Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Hazard Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Digital Forensics, Investigation, Threat Detection, Mobile Development, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Computer Security, Data Analysis Software, Authentications, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
  • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea: Yonsei University
  • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder

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