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.

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Social and Human Services, Social Work, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Student Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Technology Solutions, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Innovation, Business Ethics, Change Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Initiative and Leadership, Innovation, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Compassion, Research, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Governance, Innovation, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Social Impact, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Investigation, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Pollution Prevention, Social Sciences, Sustainable Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Environment, Environmental Policy, Media and Communications, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Advocacy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Fundraising, Brand Awareness, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Social Impact, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Sustainable Business, Social Justice, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours