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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.


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Popular Criminal Justice Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Menschen, Technologie und die Zukunft der Mobilität

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Technology Solutions, Sustainable Systems, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Legal Risk, Case Studies

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    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Investigation, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Governance, Corporate Sustainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Democratic Governance and Policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Community Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, Economics, Coordination, Sociology

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¿Igualdad en el juego? Deporte con perspectiva de género

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Programs, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Media and Communications, Behavior Management, Human Development, De-escalation Techniques, Working With Children, Conflict Management, Empowerment, Sociology, Personal Development, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Interactive Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, European History, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics, Journalism

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgetown University

    Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Design Thinking, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Family Law, Proactivity, Conflict Management, Planning, Relationship Building, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Social Skills, Resilience, Physiology, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Metodología jurídica

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Teaching, Case Law, Research Methodologies, Instructional Strategies, Research, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Menschen, Technologie und die Zukunft der Mobilität: University of Michigan
  • Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • ¿Igualdad en el juego? Deporte con perspectiva de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World: Skillshare
  • Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine: University of Alberta
  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
  • Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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