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Crimes can be confusing, and understanding why people do them is not easy. Without proper knowledge, investigators can make mistakes, miss important clues, or get the wrong results. Our criminology course online at Open Learning Academy teaches you how to study criminal behaviour, analyse cases, and create accurate profiles. You will learn practical skills to work confidently and avoid costly errors.
This course is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to move into roles like forensic analyst, criminal profiler, or investigative consultant. Study online, at your own pace, and build a strong foundation for a criminology career.
This course includes:
- Study fully online, from start to finish
- Get a digital certificate the same day you pass
- Option to order a printed certificate
- Free retakes if you need them
- Easy step-by-step guides
- Flexible learning that fits around work or family
- Lessons created by experienced criminologists and forensic experts
Skills You’ll Gain in the Criminology Course Online
- Analyse criminal behaviour and profiling methods
- Identify different types of crime
- Recognise patterns in violent crimes
- Record and examine crime scenes
- Handle crime situations safely and correctly
- Explore criminal psychology and behaviour
- Use basic forensic science in investigations
- Build profiles step by step
- Study offender behaviour in detail
- Look at the victims and the criminal justice system
Keeping Your Skills Up to Date
Why Refresh Your Skills:
Updating your criminology knowledge every 2 years helps you keep up with new methods, research, and legal changes. Regular refreshers make sure you stay confident using the latest investigative tools and profiling techniques.
How the Course Helps You Stay Prepared
Criminal cases can be complicated and need careful thinking. These criminology online courses UK help you stay ready by showing you how to:
- Look at criminal behaviour carefully
- Examine evidence step by step
- Use profiling techniques in real cases
- Follow legal and ethical rules
- Share your findings clearly and professionally
Moreover, you also gain skills that can be applied in work or volunteering. Plus, you stay confident as crime patterns and investigation methods change.
How the Course Is Assessed
At the end of the course, there is a short online quiz. You need 60% to pass. If you don’t pass, you can try again for free. After passing, you get your digital certificate right away. You can also order a printed certificate for yourself or your employer.
Who Can Benefit from This Course
This criminology diploma course online is for:
- People starting a career in criminology or police work
- Criminal justice assistants or support staff
- People are changing jobs to investigation or profiling work
- Students preparing for higher criminology or forensic studies
- Anyone who wants to know about criminal behaviour and investigations
Inside the Level 5 Diploma in Criminology and Profiling
This online course shows you how to study criminal behaviour and profile offenders. You will also learn about legal rules, handling evidence, and communication skills. Moreover, the course helps you support investigations effectively. By the end, you can work confidently in investigative roles or continue with further studies.
Ready to Get Started?
Begin your journey into a rewarding and exciting career. First, enrol in the criminology course online at Open Learning Academy. Then, start building the skills you need for professional success.
Course Curriculum
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- Module 01: Criminology and Profiling 00:40:00
- Module 01 Final Quiz – Criminology and Profiling 00:10:00
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- Module 02: Types of Crime 00:20:00
- Module 02 Final Quiz – Types of Crime 00:10:00
- Module 03: Introduction to Violent Crimes 00:15:00
- Module 03 Final Quiz – Introduction to Violent Crimes 00:10:00
- Module 05: How to Deal with Crime 00:15:00
- Module 05 Final Quiz – How to Deal with Crime 00:10:00
- Module 07: Introduction to Forensic Science 00:20:00
- Module 07 Final Quiz – Introduction to Forensic Science 00:10:00
- Module 09: Criminal Profiling: Science and Metacognition 00:20:00
- Module 09 Final Quiz – Criminal Profiling: Science and Metacognition 00:10:00
- Module 11: Victimology 00:15:00
- Module 11 Final Quiz – Victimology 00:10:00
- Lifetime Access
- 24/7 Support
- Course Certificate
- TIME: 6 hours, 15 minutes
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Open Learning Academy. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Henry Dickinson
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this course! It's been a game-changer for me. The practical insights and real-world examples have made a huge difference in my understanding. I can't recommend it enough!
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