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 Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation
★ 4.9 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Business Institute
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Legal Strategy, Psychiatry, Trial Preparation, Litigation Support, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Psychology, Legal Proceedings, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Legal Risk, Legal Depositions, Mental and Behavioral Health, Litigation and Civil Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Professionalism, Psychological Evaluations, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Recognizing Others
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Empathy, Philanthropy, Relationship Building, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Work, Culture, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Psychology, Performing Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology
★ 4.7 (430) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Business Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (556) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Political Sciences, Social Justice
★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia
★ 4.7 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Student Engagement, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Work, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Child Welfare, Health Education
★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Social Justice, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Legal Hearings, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Political Sciences, International Relations, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Case Studies, Child Development
★ 4.8 (734) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Adjudication, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Conflict Management, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Scientific Methods, Governance
★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Organizing, Environment, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainability Standards
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months