Step into the intriguing corridors of criminological theory, psychological profiling, and victim behaviour with this thought-provoking online course. Designed for those fascinated by the criminal mind and the systemic response to crime, the course explores the interplay between offenders, victims, and the frameworks built to understand and respond to both. From serial offenders to victim impact studies, this course gives you a deep dive into the shadows of society—without needing to leave your desk or apply fingerprint dust to anything.
You’ll explore how criminal behaviour is studied, what motivates offenders, how profiling techniques are applied in investigations, and how victimology reshapes our understanding of justice. Whether you're passionate about criminal psychology, aiming to expand your knowledge of profiling, or simply curious about why people do terrible things and how society responds, this online course delivers gripping insight, theory, and analysis—all neatly packaged into a digital format. The only thing you’ll need is curiosity… and maybe a strong cup of tea.
Key Features of the Criminology, Victimology & Profiling Course
Instant e-certificate
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
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Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Criminology, Victimology & Profiling course is as follows:
Module 1: Introduction to Criminology and Profiling
Module one provides an overview of criminology and profiling. Here, we'll learn about the definition and causes of crimes.
Module 2: Classification of Crime
In module two, we'll have an overview of the classification of crimes. We'll learn about personal crimes, property crimes, inchoate crimes and many more.
Module 3: Violent Crimes
In module two, we'll broaden our understanding of different types of crime by exploring violent crimes, such as assault, murder and sexual assault.
Module 4: The Crime Scene
Module four focuses on the crime scene. It covers the processing and preservation of crime scenes as well as the mistakes to avoid in crime scenes.
Module 5: Dealing with Crime
Module five discusses how to deal with crimes. It focuses on interviewing, testimony and detection of deception while enquiring a crime.
Module 6: Understanding Criminal Psychology
In module six, we'll understand criminal psychology. We'll learn about the motives behind crimes and crime psychology research.
Module 7: Forensic Science
In module seven, we'll explore the advanced aspect of criminology, which is forensic science. We'll learn about different forensic techniques to identify crime scenes and criminals.
Module 8: Phases of Profiling
Module eight discusses the phases of profiling, such as examining and classification of evidence, reconstruction, examining the offender's signature and generating a profile based on the crime scene.
Module 9: Criminal Profiling: Science, Logic and Metacognition
In module nine, we'll broaden our understanding of profiling by exploring more about criminal profiling such as bias, logic and metacognition.
Module 10: Offender Profiling: Pragmatic Solution and Behavioural Investigative Advice
Module ten focuses on the traditional approached of offender profiling and behavioural investigative advice.
Module 11: Victimology
In module eleven, we'll learn about victims, victim right and the consequences of crimes on victims.
Module 12: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales
Module twelve covers the legal aspects of crimes. Here we'll learn about the policing and courts of England and Wales. Also, we'll learn about the crown prosecution service and the prisons.
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Criminology, Victimology & Profiling course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven't, there's no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Certification
Once you've successfully completed your Criminology, Victimology & Profiling course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
CPD
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Who is this course for?
Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.
Requirements
Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this course.
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
Certificate of completion
Hard copy certificate - Included
You will get the hard copy certificates for Free! The delivery charge of the hard copy certificate inside the UK is £3.99 each.