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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Interpretable Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Ethics, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Embeddings, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 4.6 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Policies, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The State University of New York

    How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Personal Attributes, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment

    ★ 4.5 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

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

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Seeing Through Photographs

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Media and Communications, Art History, Cultural Responsiveness, Storytelling, Journalism, Social Justice, Social Impact

    ★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Media and Communications

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Public Affairs, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

    ★ 4.7 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Social Justice, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Civil Law, European History, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.8 (24K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Interpretable Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Justice and Equity in Technology Policy: University of Michigan
  • Seeing Through Photographs: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan

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