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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 Washington

    Ukraine: History of Civil Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Se former à l'égalité

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Regulatory Compliance, World History, Global Marketing, Economics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change and Global Affairs

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Cultures et pédagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Social Justice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Being Smart about Cycling Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thinking About Care

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Economics

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington
  • Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities: Lund University
  • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
  • Leadership and Society: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional: Universidad de los Andes
  • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
  • ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power: Duke University
  • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
  • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam

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