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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 Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavioral Management, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.8 (136) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

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

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Social Justice, Data Management, Mentorship

    ★ 4.8 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Ideation, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Social Justice, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.8 (574) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Storytelling, Multimedia

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Climate Change Programs, Social Impact, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development

    ★ 5 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Healthcare Ethics, Community Organizing, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Managed Care

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Public History, Community Organizing, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Development, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.6 (28) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Economics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Business, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Justice, Public Policies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Justice, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Case Studies, Community Outreach, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Human Development, Public Policies, Mental Health, Family Support, Health Policy, Public History, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.4 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
  • Voces de cambio social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society: The University of Notre Dame

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