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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


  • G

    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

  • Status: Free
    Free
    J

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Law You Can Use

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Legal Proceedings, Business Ethics, Governance, Lawsuits, Disabilities, Mediation, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Civil Procedures, Diversity Programs

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    218 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    177 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    Universidad Austral

    El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, Workforce Development, Court Systems, Entrepreneurship, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Design Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    디지털 거버넌스

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Compliance Management, Data Ethics, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Information Privacy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    W

    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Security Governance & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Public Safety and National Security, Exploit development, Governance, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
  • Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Metodología jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Law You Can Use: University of Pittsburgh
  • Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
  • El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho: Universidad Austral
  • 디지털 거버넌스: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality: Coursera

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