Criminology Courses and Certifications

Incarceration: Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment?

122 reviews

Explore life inside UK prisons. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Critical criminology and the social sciences

8 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Critical criminology and the social sciences, will provide you with an insight into some of the main disciplines within the social sciences, focusing in particular on critical ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The meaning of crime

18 ratings at OpenLearn

Tough on the causes of crime'. A famous phrase, but what is crime? This free course, The meaning of crime, examines how we, as a 'society', define crime. You will look at the fear that is generated...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Criminology: Explaining Crime

1921 ratings at Udemy

Learn to Speak About Criminal Psychology and the Sociology of Crime Like an Expert

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learn Criminal Psychology Fundamentals

1705 ratings at Udemy

Explore psychological factors behind criminal behavior, including personality, mental disorders, psychopathy, and developmental aspects. Gain insights into aggression and youth violence through engaging videos and case studies.

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Explaining the Criminal Mind in 60 Minutes: Introduction to the Psychology of Crime

Entiende las causas psicológicas del crimen, desde la personalidad y los trastornos mentales hasta la psicopatía y el desarrollo juvenil, con ejemplos y estudios de caso, todo explicado por un criminólogo experto.

• Skillshare
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Criminal Justice 106: Forensic Science

Explore forensic science techniques, from crime scene investigation to DNA analysis, preparing you for a career in criminal justice or forensic science.

• Study.com
• 14 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

UExcel Juvenile Delinquency: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive study guide for UExcel exam covering theories, influences, and systems related to juvenile delinquency. Flexible online format with video lessons and practice quizzes for efficient exam preparation.

• Study.com
• 15 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Criminal Justice 104: Introduction to Criminology

Explore criminology fundamentals, crime patterns, theories, and justice systems. Gain insights into various crime types and their societal impacts through video lessons and quizzes.

• Study.com
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Discovering disorder: young people and delinquency

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Discovering disorder: young people and delinquency, will introduce two approaches to understanding juvenile delinquency. The psychological approach focuses on examining what makes...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Creating Pathways to Child Wellbeing in Disadvantaged Communities - 2018 Keith Hancock Lecture

Exploring strategies for enhancing child wellbeing in disadvantaged communities through prevention, early intervention, and positive development approaches.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

From Crime to Punishment: an Introduction to Criminal Justice

181 ratings at FutureLearn

What is crime? How does criminal justice work in England and Wales? Find out more by following a case through the system.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Hull

Introduction to Criminology

63 ratings at FutureLearn

Delve into the fascinating study of criminology and gain an insight into work as a criminal justice professional.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Monash University;  Project 39A

Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Justice

11 ratings at FutureLearn

Improve access to justice in criminal trials as you learn the best practices to deal with cases with mental health considerations.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An introduction to crime and criminology

44 ratings at OpenLearn

The course goes on to consider how social scientists and criminologists, in particular, study and seek to understand problems of crime. The course invites you to develop what can be called your ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate