The Criminal Psychology and Profiling Online Course helps you understand why people commit crimes. You will explore how the mind works in criminal cases, learn about mental health and its effect on actions, and study how crimes are grouped and solved. The course also looks at the science behind profiling and how experts study behaviour to catch offenders.
You will discover what happens during profiling, what signs investigators look for, and how they understand both the criminal and the victim. By the end of the course, you will have a clear idea of how criminal minds work and how the justice system uses this knowledge to solve cases.
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
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Explain what criminal psychology is
- Understand how mental disorders affect behaviour
- Know how different crimes are grouped
- Learn how forensic science helps investigations
- Understand how profiling uses logic and science
- Know the steps in the profiling process
- See how experts link behaviour to criminal actions
- Understand the role of victims in profiling
- Learn how profiling helps police work
- Get to know how the justice system works in England and Wales
Who is this course for?
This course is great for anyone interested in the mind and crime. It suits beginners, students, or people who want to explore a career in psychology, law, or security. If you're curious about what makes criminals act and how they are caught, this course is for you.
Eligibility Requirements
You don’t need past experience to take this course. Anyone who wants to learn about criminal behaviour and profiling can join.
Career Path
This course can lead to many roles in law, psychology, and public safety. It can help you move into areas like criminal profiling, forensic science, victim support, or police work. It’s also useful if you want to study psychology or criminology further.
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