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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Appeals, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Jury Trial, Social Justice, Governance, Health Policy
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Legal Hearings, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Litigation Support, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, AI literacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Administration
★ 4.7 (810) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Utrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Social Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Policy, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Allocation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law, Discussion Facilitation
★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development
★ 4.8 (732) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, Human Services, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, World History, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development
★ 4.8 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Investigation, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Litigation Support, Record Keeping, Technical Writing, Incident Response, Digital Analysis, Writing, Technical Documentation, File Systems, Artifactory, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Hazard Analysis, Civil Law, Risk Control, Water Quality, Lawsuits, Water Resource Management, Litigation and Civil Justice, Court Systems
★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Vulnerability, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Performing Arts, Creativity, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Multimedia, Storytelling, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Design, Social Studies
★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months