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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trial Preparation, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Laws, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Human Development, Trend Analysis, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Social Studies, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Social Justice, Governance, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Sociology, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months