Certificate in Criminal Justice & Criminology

Take Your First Step Towards a Career in Criminal Justice and Criminology

The Certificate in Criminal Justice & Criminology is the first step towards the criminal justice and criminology industry. Learn everything you need to know to start a career in security, social work, law enforcement, or crime prevention.

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Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Enjoy the flexibility of self-paced learning with 12 months of access time to complete your course.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

  • Welfare Officers
  • Youth Workers
  • Social Workers
  • Security Professions
  • Law Enforcement
  • Crime Prevention
  • Prison Guards

Course Fees Include

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Course Accreditation

CPD Endorsed

This course is fully CPD endorsed, which means each of the course modules is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Completing CPD-endorsed courses gives you CPD points that are recognised by employers and can be used in your resume, professional industry membership, or future career as a professional. Every student receives a digital badge of CPD points that is portable, sharable and verifiable for the study they have completed.

1 hour of learning = 1 CPD point 

The CPD body has evaluated The Learning Group's courses. Independent subject matter experts have reviewed all learning materials, student policies, and procedures. These experts assessed the learning objectives, course content, and end-of-course assessments for each course. As a result, the CPD body has endorsed the learning programs for continuing professional development purposes.

The Learning Group has been accredited by the Professional Development Consortium and achieved Dual Accreditation & Training Excellence through the CPD Standards Office.

The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited

This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

Payment Options

You can choose either an interest-free weekly payment plan starting from just $26 per week or you can pay the course fees upfront, with a substantial discount. 

To get the total course cost you’ll need to talk to The Learning Group’s course advisors as pricing is based on the payment option selected, qualification type, your individual study requirements, course options and additions and current promotions. 

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. 

You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments. There are no in-person exams.

Course Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites to enrol in this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English. You must be able to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.

About The Course

Understand The World of Criminology

Do you want to understand the world of criminology and criminal justice and turn your passion for true crime, law enforcement, and crime prevention into a career in security, social work, law enforcement, or crime prevention?

The Certificate in Criminal Justice & Criminology, one of the online courses in Australia, is your first step towards a career in the criminal justice and criminology industry, and it will teach you everything you need to know, including:

Criminal Psychology: Learn about theories and approaches to criminal psychology, such as the psychological approaches to understanding crime and serious crimes, psychology and crime prevention, psychology in the courtroom, social theories, labelling theory, and individual differences to strengthen your knowledge about criminal psychology and further understand the criminal minds, including the origins of criminal behaviour, and how crimes are conceptualised.

Legal Terminology: Learn legal terminologies used in law, the court, and law enforcement to understand for a deeper understanding of criminology and criminal justice. These terminologies are essential in professions such as paralegals, legal assistants, receptionists, law enforcement officers, writers and journalists, campaigners and activists, or authorised government inspectors and officers.

Introduction to Forensics: Learn the scope and nature of forensic science, including forensic methods, principles, and techniques. You will also learn how evidence is gathered and submitted to the court, criminal profiling and intelligence, criminology, special forensic services, how to analyse evidence, and more.

This industry-recognised course is designed to help you level up your knowledge and strengthen your experience in criminology, criminal justice, and criminal psychology, and how psychology is used in law enforcement and crime prevention.

Study from $26 Per Week

Want to study the Certificate in Criminal Justice & Criminology but can’t afford to pay upfront? No problem! This course comes with a super affordable payment plan option. Simply pay as low as $26 per week towards your course until the course is paid off and stress less.

Testimonials

“I have been a student with The Learning Group for about six months. The Student Support staff are outstanding! The staff are always approachable, professional and knowledgeable regarding study preparation, and any technical issues you may have with assignments and their submission. As a previous university student, the course materials for my Certificate in Criminal Justice and Criminology are well written and highly informative. Please consider completing a course, as it will lay an excellent foundation for further studies and your chosen career." - Dominic T

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