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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Architecture, Socioeconomics, Architectural Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Design Strategies, Sustainability Standards, Resilience, Project Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Environment, Media and Communications, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Scientific Methods, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Governance, Innovation, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Action Oriented, Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Case Studies, Advocacy, Legal Proceedings
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Relations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Advocacy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours