Forensic Psychology Training Course

Certificate in Forensic Psychology at QLS Level 3

Are you fascinated by criminal psychology?

Forensic Psychology delves deep into criminal thinking and behaviour. It is like unraveling a mystery surrounded by incredible facts and theories. If you have a personal interest in forensic behaviour, this course is perfect for you.

The Certificate in Forensic Psychology at QLS Level 3 course is designed for individuals to understand all about psychopaths and their behaviour patterns, how eyewitness accounts are not always accurate and how you must remain objective when conducting forensic analysis, from start to finish.

The Certificate in Forensic Psychology at QLS Level 3 course is comprehensive and will cover topics on what to look for in offenders, their personal attributes and theories. You will also learn what offender profiling is and how rehabilitation is possible with some offenders but not others. The course will also explain reasoning and motivational factors behind criminal minds and what drives these people to commit crimes of a heinous nature including violent and sexual offenses.

The course will help enhance your knowledge and expertise on forensic psychology and develop your understanding on criminology. You will learn the fundamentals of forensic psychology including how to interview an offender, eyewitness memory, interrogation and confessions and causes behind criminal behaviour.

Course Outline

• Qualification Title: Certificate in Forensic Psychology at QLS Level 3
• Qualification Type: Level 3 Certificate
• Endorsement Status: Quality Licence Scheme
• Course Duration: Self-paced (module availability: 365 days)
• Guided Learning Hours: 03
• Availability: International

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the core issues and theories of forensic psychology
• Learn about the behaviour patterns of criminals
• Learn how to work with offenders
• Give you valuable insight into the psychology of criminal behaviour
• Learn about the competency to stand trail, custody agreements and guardianship

Course Curriculum

[Module 01] Introduction

• About the Course and your Tutor
• History of Development of Forensic Psychology

[Module 02] Research Methods in Forensic Psychology

• Research Design and Methodology
• Critical Evaluation of Psychological Research

[Module 03] Theories of offending

• Introduction to Theories of Offending
• Theories of Sexual Offending
• Theories of violent offending
• Theories of fire-setting behaviour

[Module 04] Personal Attributes of Offenders

• Personal Characteristics of Offenders
• Personality Disordered Offenders
• Psychopathic Offenders
• Mental Illness and Offending

[Module 05] Forensic Psychology in Police Investigations

• An Introduction to Offender Profiling
• Approaches to Offender Profiling
• The Effectiveness of Offender Profiling

[Module 06] Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom

• Eye-witness Testimony
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Attitudes towards Victims

[Module 07] Forensic Psychology in Practice

• “What Works” Literature in Reducing Re-offending
• Interventions to Reduce Risk of Re-offending
• Incident Management (Crisis Negotiation)

Course Duration

You have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at anytime.

Method of Assessment

At the end of the course you will be required to take a multiple choice question assessment test. The multiple choice question assessment will be automatically marked with learners receiving an instant grade.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate in Forensic Psychology at QLS Level 3. These are printed on high grade paper embossed with official Study365 or Quality Licence Scheme. It is delivered right to your place in a hard back envelope to keep it in pristine condition.

Option 1 -Quality Licence Scheme

At the Completion of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course) for only £49.

Option 2 -CPD Certificate

Successful learners will receive an Endorsed CPD Accredited Certificate for only £29.

Benefits of the Course

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
• Gain access to quality video tutorials
• Support by email, phone and live chat
• Save time and money on travel
• Learn at your convenience and leisure
• Quizzes, tests mock exams, practice exams to ensure you are 100% ready
• Eligible for TOTUM discount card

• Forensic Scientist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Psychologist

• You must be over the age of 16 and have a basic understanding of Maths, English and ICT
• The course is for learners who have an interest in criminal psychology
• Individuals who have basic background in criminal psychology will find this course highly useful
• The course is also suitable for individuals who want to expand their skills and knowledge in forensic psychology

• Forensic Scientist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Psychologist