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 London
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Appeals, Political Sciences, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Writing, Design Thinking, Client Services, Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, AI literacy, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Compensation Analysis, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Labor Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compliance Management, Disabilities, Human Resource Management, Record Keeping
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Fraud detection, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Public Policies, Compliance Management, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Specialized Accounting, Auditing, Litigation Support, Accounting, Report Writing, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Common Core Standards, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Research, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Military Standards And Specifications, Consumer Lending, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Record Keeping, Loan Documentation, General Lending, Financial Services, Mortgage Loans, Accountability, Asset Protection, Insurance, Verification And Validation, Civil Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks