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      The University of Sydney

      Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Research

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Re-imaging God in Korean Context

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Social Justice, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Systems Thinking, European History, Internet Of Things, Governance, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Community Development, Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ball State University

      Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      理解马克思

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Introduction to Political Citizenship

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Student Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Sustainability Imperative

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Reporting, Electrical Power, Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Social Pedagogy across Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Work, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Working With Children

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney
    • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Re-imaging God in Korean Context: Yonsei University
    • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
    • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
    • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
    • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
    • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
    • Introduction to Political Citizenship: University of Geneva

    Frequently Asked Questions about Criminal Justice

    Criminal justice encompasses policies and procedures that aim to punish criminal behavior while also affording the accused person certain rights. Several goals of the criminal justice system include deterring crime through penalties, rehabilitating criminals, and delivering justice to victims. Institutions, including prisons and courts, are part of the criminal justice system. Courts work to determine if a person is guilty of crime, while prisons remove convicted individuals from society for a certain length of time.‎

    Learning about criminal justice allows you to protect innocent people and find ways to ensure victims of crimes receive justice. However, the criminal justice system is also imperfect, and knowledge of the system gives you an opportunity to help others who feel the system is treating them unfairly. You can also use your knowledge to help criminals change their ways through a rehabilitation process.‎

    Learning about criminal justice can prepare you for a range of careers, ranging from law enforcement to prosecution and defense roles. Law enforcement jobs involve investigating wrongdoings and arresting offenders. Prosecutors and defense lawyers either attempt to prove wrongdoing or defend the accused. Other positions in the court include clerks, witness coordinators, and judges.‎

    Online courses can introduce you to various systems of laws, such as international law and American law. Some lessons focus on behavioral theories that explain criminal behavior, providing insight into what motivates people to break the law. You'll also learn about problematic aspects of the justice system, such as police brutality, and how reform is possible.

    Online courses are ideal for people who want flexible educational opportunities. You can access the lessons from anywhere with an internet connection and work at your own pace.‎

    Online Criminal Justice courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Criminal Justice skills. Choose from a wide range of Criminal Justice courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Criminal Justice, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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