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£12
On-Demand course
3 weeks
All levels
Criminal Psychology and Profiling Course explores the psychological foundations behind criminal behaviour, decision-making patterns, and offender motivation. Strong focus is placed on how psychologists analyse behaviour, interpret risk factors, and assess personality traits linked to criminal activity. Learners gain insight into theories of crime, antisocial behaviour, and psychological triggers that influence offending, supporting a clearer understanding of how criminal minds operate across different contexts. Content is designed to suit those seeking knowledge for academic interest, professional development, or career-related awareness, while remaining accessible and clearly structured throughout.
Criminal Psychology and Profiling Course also examines profiling methods, behavioural analysis, and the ethical considerations surrounding psychological assessment in criminal settings. Attention is given to how profiling supports investigations, informs interviews, and contributes to offender assessment without overstating its limitations. Psychological concepts are presented in a balanced, engaging manner, blending theory with analytical discussion to maintain clarity and relevance. Delivered fully online, the course suits modern learning needs while offering valuable insight into one of the most compelling areas of psychology, adding recognised CPD value that supports personal development and enhances professional credibility.
After this course, you will be able to:
Get a good explanation of the criminal psychology
Understand how mental disorders influence someone's activities
Know about forensic science deeply
Perform criminal profiling and know the science, logic and metacognition of it
Attain a thorough knowledge of the phase of profiling
Know how to profile offenders' crimes
Learn about victimology
Get a clear concept of the justice system in England and Wales
Expert Support
Dedicated tutor support and 24/7 customer support are available to all students with this premium quality course.
Key Benefits
Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.
Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.
Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Understanding Criminal Psychology
Module 02: Influence of Mental Disorders
Module 03: Classification of Crime
Module 04: Forensic Science
Module 05: Criminal Profiling: Science, Logic and Metacognition
Module 06: Phases of Profiling
Module 07: Offender Profiling: Pragmatic Solution and Behavioural Investigative Advice
Module 08: Victimology
Module 09: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales
Meet the Endorsement
The Quality Licence Scheme has been designed specifically to recognise high-quality courses. This Criminal Psychology and Profiling course materials are recognised by Quality Licence Scheme (QLS). This ensures the deep research and quality resource allocation behind the development phase of the course. In addition, the QLS certificate enriches your CV and recognises your quality study on the relevant subject.
Course Assessment
To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.
When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Anyone with a strong desire to acquire practical criminal investigation techniques should enrol in this Criminal Psychology and Profiling course. Anyone in a policing or therapeutic job would benefit much from understanding criminal profiling and psychology. Particularly, it will be advantageous for
Students
Recent graduates
Job Seekers
Anyone interested in this topic
People who are already working in this field and aspiring to polish their knowledge and skill.
This Criminal Psychology and Profiling course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Forensic scientist
Police investigation staff
Criminal investigation specialists
Real-life crime enthusiasts
In the UK, these positions are typically getting the about between £30,000 and £40,000 per annum.
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - £9
Certificate of completion
Hard copy certificate - £15
QLS Endorsed Certificate
Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying -
Within the UK: £89
International: £89 + £10 (postal charge) = £99
CPD Certification Service Accredited Certification
Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15
Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25