Comprehensive Forensic Science, Criminology, Criminal Law, and Investigation Skills Professional

Online forensic science and criminology training covering investigation, criminal law and CPD certified skills.

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i Last Updated: 17th February 2026

◎ English

Flexible Schedule

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth, professional-level understanding of forensic science, criminology, criminal law, and investigative techniques. It is designed for law enforcement personnel, investigators, forensic analysts, legal professionals, and students interested in criminal justice. Learners will gain practical and theoretical knowledge to analyse crime scenes, understand criminal behaviour, navigate legal frameworks, and conduct effective investigations.

Duration: 4 days, 6 hours | Level: Intermediate | Language: English

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What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of financial advisory practice and client profiling
Criminology theories, criminal behaviour, and offender profiling
Criminal law principles, legal procedures, and evidence admissibility
Forensic analysis: DNA, fingerprinting, toxicology, and digital forensics

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What You'll Get

Structured, self-paced learning modules
Case studies and practical investigative scenarios
Tools, templates, and frameworks for forensic analysis and criminal investigations
Skills applicable to law enforcement, legal practice, private investigation, and forensic science roles
Certificate of completion

Course Curriculum

Introduction
	Interventions to reduce risk of re-offending	00:07:00
	History of development of Forensic Psychology	00:06:00
Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
	Research Design and Methodology	00:12:00
	Critical evaluation of psychological research	00:09:00
Theories of Offending
	Introduction to theories of offending	00:06:00
	Theories of sexual offending	00:08:00
	Theories of violent offending	00:08:00
	Theories of fire-setting behaviour	00:08:00
Personal Attributes of Offenders
	Personal characteristics of offenders	00:06:00
	Personality disordered offenders	00:06:00
	Psychopathic offenders	00:07:00
	Mental Illness and offending	00:07:00
Forensic Psychology in Police Investigations
	An Introduction to Offender Profiling	00:05:00
	Approaches to Offender Profiling	00:05:00
	The Effectiveness of Offender Profiling	00:06:00
Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom
	Eye-witness testimony	00:09:00
	Expert witness testimony	00:04:00
	Attitudes towards victims	00:06:00
Forensic Psychology in Practice
	’What works’ literature in reducing re-offending	00:06:00
	Incident management (Crisis Negotiation)	00:08:00
	Introduction: About the Course and the Tutor	00:03:00
Resources
	Resources – Forensic Science Level 3 Course	00:00:00
Assignment
	Assignment – Forensic Science Level 3 Course	4 days, 4 hours