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Basic Criminal Investigation Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the essentials of detective work with our Basic Criminal Investigation Course. Dive into crime scene investigation techniques, mastering footprint, trace, and fingerprint analysis. Learn evidence collection methods and explore legal and ethical considerations, including suspects' rights and chain of custody. Enhance your skills in security systems, surveillance, and effective interrogation. Develop criminal profiles through behavioral analysis and understand forensic science fundamentals, including DNA and forensic databases. Join now to elevate your investigative expertise.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Learn at your own pace, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills as listed below

Master crime scene techniques: Analyze footprints and fingerprints effectively.

Uphold legal standards: Ensure ethical investigation and suspect rights.

Decode surveillance: Interpret footage and understand security systems.

Excel in interrogation: Build rapport and analyze witness statements.

Profile suspects: Develop profiles using behavioral analysis and motives.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can adjust the chapters and workload.

  • Choose your starting chapter
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Alter the total course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to generate additional chapters similar to 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 provides practical and relevant knowledge for your career.