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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 Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Leading from Within

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Collaboration

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Labor Law, Music History, Social Justice, Immigration Law, Art History, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    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
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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Mobile Security

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Investigation, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Android (Operating System), Application Security, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, File Systems, Malware Protection, Computer Security, Secure Coding, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Security Strategy, Analysis, Encryption, Debugging, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Health Policy, Medicaid, Health Systems, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading from Within: The University of Notre Dame
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Thinking About Care: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cyber Security: Mobile Security: Macquarie University
  • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney

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