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Basic Criminal Investigation Course

What will I learn?

Uncover the fundamentals of detective work with our Basic Criminal Investigation Course. Delve into crime scene investigation techniques, mastering footprint, trace, and fingerprint analysis. Learn evidence collection methods and explore legal and ethical considerations, including a suspect's rights and the chain of custody. Enhance your skills in security systems, surveillance, and effective interrogation. Develop criminal profiles through behavioural analysis and understand forensic science basics, including DNA and forensic databases. Enrol now to boost your investigative expertise.

Apoia's Unique Features

Lifetime access to online courses
Certificate adhering to educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing an internet connection

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master crime scene techniques: Analyse footprints and fingerprints effectively.

Uphold legal standards: Ensure ethical investigation practices and suspect rights.

Decode surveillance: Interpret footage and understand security systems.

Excel in interrogation: Build rapport and analyse witness statements.

Profile suspects: Develop profiles using behavioural analysis and motives.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.