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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


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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Socioeconomics, Health Informatics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Public Health, Data Visualization, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Avoiding AI Harm

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI literacy, Social Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Informed Consent, Verification And Validation, Case Studies, Mitigation, Algorithms, Data Science

    4.9
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Community Development, Immigration Law, Social Studies, Media and Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Derecho romano

    Skills you'll gain: Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Sociology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Vozes da Mudança Social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Community Development, Self-Awareness, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Professional Development, Plan Execution, Relationship Building

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Case Studies, Economics, Sociology

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Empowerment, Social Justice, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Education and Training, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, digital literacy, Pedagogy, Vulnerability, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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

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    University of Michigan

    Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, World History, Social Studies, Public Policies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, European History, Advocacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Mitigation, Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Community Development, Health Equity, Environmental Policy, Environment, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Policy, Public Health, Food and Beverage, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Advocacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Sustainable Systems, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Action Oriented, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Empowerment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A Guide to Diversifying and Transforming Football Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Advocacy, Social Justice, Organizational Structure, Overcoming Obstacles, Sociology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations: University of Minnesota
  • Avoiding AI Harm: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Derecho romano: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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