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Basic Criminal Investigation Course

What will I learn?

Learn the main things about detective work with our Basic Criminal Case Investigation Training. Go deep into how to investigate crime scenes, get good at looking at footprints, small bits of evidence, and fingerprints. Learn how to collect evidence and understand the laws and what's right and wrong, including the rights of people suspected of crimes and keeping track of evidence properly. Make your skills better in security systems, watching people, and asking questions properly. Learn how to understand why criminals do what they do by looking at how they act, and understand the basics of forensic science, like DNA and using forensic databases. Join now to make your skills in investigation much better.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Get good at crime scene work: Know how to look at footprints and fingerprints properly.

Follow the law: Make sure investigations are done the right way and respect the rights of people suspected of crimes.

Understand surveillance: Know how to understand surveillance footage and security systems.

Be good at asking questions: Build good relationships with people and understand what witnesses say.

Understand suspects: Learn how to understand why criminals do what they do by looking at how they act and what makes them do it.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.