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Basic Criminal Investigation Course

What will I learn?

Discover the core principles of detective work with our Basic Criminal Investigation Course, tailored for Zambia. Delve into crime scene management techniques, focusing on footprint, trace, and fingerprint examination. Acquire proper evidence gathering methods and understand the legal and ethical considerations specific to Zambia, including the rights of suspects and maintaining chain of evidence. Improve your skills in security systems, monitoring, and effective questioning techniques. Develop criminal profiles using behavioral analysis, considering local factors, and gain an understanding of basic forensic science, including DNA and relevant forensic databases used in Zambia. Enroll today to boost your investigative skills within the Zambian context.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Master crime scene techniques: Effectively analyse footprints and fingerprints as relevant to Zambian crime scenes.

Uphold legal standards: Ensure ethical investigation practices and respect for suspect rights as per Zambian law.

Decode surveillance: Interpret surveillance footage and understand security systems commonly used in Zambia.

Excel in questioning: Build rapport and analyse witness statements effectively in the Zambian context.

Profile suspects: Develop profiles using behavioural analysis, considering local Zambian motives and factors.

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 similar to the examples below

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