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.

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Social Justice, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics
★ 4.8 (324) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Organizing, Litigation and Civil Justice, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Social Impact, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.8 (319) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: World History, Public History, Social Justice, European History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing
★ 4.6 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Science and Research
★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Personal Injury Law, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Legal Risk, Plaintiff, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Adjudication
★ 4.9 (267) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue
★ 4.7 (148) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Arbitration, Market Dynamics, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Analysis, Court Systems, Adjudication, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Competitive Analysis, Automation, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Intellectual Property, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration
★ 4.7 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Environment, Laboratory Research, Mental Health, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy
★ 4.7 (214) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance
★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Social Impact, Community Development, Public History, Design Thinking, Performing Arts, Creativity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visual Storytelling, Design, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Design, Multimedia, Photography, Media and Communications
★ 4.8 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Legal Proceedings, Biochemistry, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Psychosocial Assessments, Culture, Social Sciences, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology
★ 4.7 (161) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks