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 State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Writing and Editing, Business Writing, Content Creation, Writing, Organizational Skills, Keyword Research
★ 4.7 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Journalism, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis
★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
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

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economic Development, Tax Planning, Economics, Public Policies, Income Tax, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Resource Allocation
★ 4.7 (391) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Demography
★ 4.5 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
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

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Investigation, Probability & Statistics, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Adjudication, Legal Risk, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Gerontology, Political Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economic Development
★ 4.6 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Social Justice, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Learning Styles
★ 4.8 (500) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Legal Technology, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Competitive Analysis, Public Administration, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months