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: Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Arbitration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fundraising, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Advocacy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Promotions and Campaigns, Target Audience, Marketing, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Community Development, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Storytelling, Creativity, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Risk, Risk Analysis, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Governance, Land Management, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Event Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Network Security, Analysis, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Linux, Python Programming
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Athletic Training, Working With Children, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Journalism, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Training, Diversity Programs, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Research, Advocacy, Policy Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Services, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Case Law, Socioeconomics, Case Studies, Advocacy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Learning, Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Community and Social Work, Discussion Facilitation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months