Course Overview
- Course Title: Certificate in Criminal Psychology – Fully Accredited
- Instructor: Amadur Rahman (Ed-Tech Professional, 4.5/5 instructor rating)
- Target Audience:
- Beginners with no prior experience in criminal psychology or criminology
- Professionals in law enforcement, forensic science, or victim advocacy seeking foundational knowledge
- Students pursuing careers in psychology, criminal justice, or forensic analysis
- Prerequisites: None
Curriculum Highlights
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Key Topics Covered:
- Foundations of Criminology: Causes of crime, psychology of criminal behavior, crime typologies (property, violent, white-collar)
- Criminal Psychology in Practice: Offender profiling, crime scene analysis, mental health-crime intersections
- Forensic Criminology & Science: Fingerprint analysis, toxicology, autopsies, ballistics, crime investigation techniques
- Criminal Profiling: Stages of profiling, behavioral analysis, suspect identification, crime reconstruction
- Victimology: Victim rights, psychological impact of crime, support systems, advocacy
- Criminal Justice System: Structure and processes (focus on England and Wales)
- Mental Health & Crime: Psychodynamic theories, disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia, ASPD, BPD, psychopathy) and criminal behavior links
- Crime Scene Investigation: Evidence processing, witness testimony, deception detection
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Key Skills Learned:
- Analyzing criminal behavior through psychological and forensic lenses
- Applying offender profiling techniques in investigative contexts
- Processing and reconstructing crime scenes using forensic methods
- Assessing the impact of crime on victims and support strategies
- Understanding legal frameworks in criminal justice (England/Wales-specific)
- Evaluating mental health influences on criminal activity
Course Format
- Duration: 2.5 hours on-demand video
- Format: Self-paced online course (lifetime access)
- Resources:
- 1 practice test (knowledge assessment)
- Certificate of completion (fully accredited)
- Mobile and TV access
Additional Information
- Course Sections (12 Modules):
- Introduction to Criminology
- Types of Crime
- Violent Crimes
- The Crime Scene
- Dealing with Crime
- Understanding Criminal Psychology
- Mental Health and Crime
- Forensic Science
- Phases of Profiling
- Criminal Profiling: Science, Logic, and Behavior
- Criminal Profiling: Practical Solutions
- Victimology
- Enrollment Stats: 27,686+ students | 211+ reviews | 4.5 average rating


