Criminal Investigation

Academy for Health & Fitness

CPD Accredited Certificate

Digital certificate - £10

Advanced Diploma in Criminal Investigator at QLS Level 7

Hard copy certificate - £139

Assessment

Included in course price

Why Prefer this Criminal Investigation Course?

• Opportunity to earn a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and another certificate accredited by CPDQS after completing this course
• Student ID card with amazing discounts — completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)
• Standards-aligned lesson planning
• Innovative and engaging content and activities
• Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills
• Complete the program in your own time, at your own pace
• Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support

*** Course Curriculum ***

Here is the curriculum breakdown of this course:

Module 01: Required Skills to Become a Criminal Investigation

• Definition of a Crime Investigator
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Criminal Investigation
• Necessary Skills of a Criminal Investigation
  
  • Thinking Process
  • Decision Making
  • The Investigative Mindset
  • The Code of Ethics
• The Pathway to Becoming a Criminal Investigation
• Career as a Criminal Investigation

Module 02: An Introduction to a Private Detective

• What is a Private Detective?
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Private Detective
• Duties of a Private Investigator
• Skills and Characteristics Required to be a Good Private Detective
• Need and Scope of Private Detective
• Dangers faced by Private Detective
• Career as a Private Detective

Module 03: Criminal Intelligence

• An Introduction to Intelligence
• The intelligence process
• National Intelligence Model: the United Kingdom
• Analysis and analytical Process

Module 04: Crime Scene Investigation

• Introduction
• Policy Goals and Objectives
• Evidence Collection
• Actions of the Initial Responding Officer
• Processing Methodology
• Narrative Descriptions
• Crime Scene Photography

Module 05: Collecting and Packaging Physical Evidence

• Locating Physical Evidence
• Collecting and Packaging Physical Evidence
• Handling Evidence
• Packaging Evidence
• Biological Materials
• DNA Evidence
• Maintaining The Chain of Custody
• Obtaining Standard/Reference Samples
• Submitting Evidence To The Laboratory
• Ensuring Crime Scene Safety

Module 06: Fingerprints: Your Signature

• Getting a Grip on Fingerprints
• Developing The Science: A Trip Through Fingerprint History
• Measuring bodies: A precursor to fingerprinting
• Using Ridge Patterns
• Grouping by arches, loops, and whorls
• Developing the Henry System
• Using Chemistry to Expose Prints
• Cleaning up the Print: Digital Techniques

Module 07: DNA Analysis

• Overview
• The Function and Structure Of DNA
• DNA Identification
• Collection And Preservation of DNA Evidence
• Preparing DNA Samples For Fingerprinting
• Summary

Module 08: Criminology and Criminal Psychology

• Criminology
• Definition of Crime
• Types of Crime
• Classification of Crime
• Psychology and Criminal Psychology
• Open Source of Information

Module 09: Violent Crimes and Cyber Criminology

• Violence and Conflicts
• Crime and Social Media
• Why Cybercrime Occurs
• The Dark Web
• Detecting cyber attackers
• Threat Analysis and Prediction

Module 10: Business Theft and fraud

• Major Types of Fraud and Corruption
• Identify Theft
• Crime in the Corporate Sector
• Corruption and Fraud in Policing
• Fraud and Corruption in Times of Disaster

Module 11: Domestic Investigation and Types

• Defining Domestic Abuse
• Role of Investigators in Domestic Abuses
• Marital cases
• Divorce cases
• Child Abuse
• Elder Abuse
• Asset investigation

Module 12: Victimology

• Introduction to Victimology
• A Constructive View
• Expectations of the Victim
• Communication of Victimisation

Module 13: Dealing with Crime

• Overview
• The Investigative Function
• Supporting Activities
• Conducting Investigations
• Organization and Management

Module 14: Tracing and Surveillance Techniques

• Overview
• Smart Visual Surveillance
• Gait Recognition
• Attribute Analysis
• Surveillance for Security and Defense

Module 15: Effective Interrogation Techniques

• The Search for Truth
• Psychophysiological Basis of Forensic Assessment
• Interview vs Interrogation
• Question Formulation
• Nonverbal Behavioral Assessment

Module 16: Basic Operations of Firearms

• Introduction
• Types of Firearms
• Ammunition
• Laser Sights
• Quality Practice
• Dry Practice
• GPS of Personal Defense

Module 17: Firearms Examination

• Characteristics of Firearms
• Ammunition
• Firearms Evidence
• Gunshot Residue (GSR) Analysis
• Collecting Firearms Evidence
• Handling of Firearms
• Cartridge Cases
• Bullets
• Test Firing
• Powder Pattern Examination

Module 18: Forensic Psychology

• Introduction
• Ethical Principles
• Forensic Science

Module 19: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales

• Overview
• What is Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice: Functions and Form
• Criminal Justice In England and Wales
• Serious and Organized Crime Agency (SOCA)
• Aims of the Criminal Justice System

Assessment Process

We offer an integrated assessment framework to make the process of evaluation and accreditation for learners easier. You have to complete the assignment questions given at the end of the course and score a minimum of 60% to pass each exam. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback after you submit the assignment.

You will be entitled to claim a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme after you have completed all of the exams.

This course does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. So you can enrol and start learning at your convenience. However, this could be a perfect match for,

• Anyone interested in this area
• People interested in Criminology and Criminal Science
• Students who have recently graduated and are looking for work
• Intern Lawyer planning to start practice in the criminal law court
• Those who want to get professional expertise in this field
• Existing professionals looking for a certificate

This course does not require any prior knowledge; everyone may participate! This course is open to anyone interested in learning from anywhere in the world.

Every student must be over the age of 16 and have a passion for learning and literacy.

This 100% online course can be accessed from any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This Criminal Investigation course allows you to study at your own speed and grow a quality skillset.

The Criminal Investigation course aims to help you get the job-required know-how or even the long-awaited promotion of your dreams. With the support and proper guidance, you will learn the skills and knowledge that will help you secure a job as:

• Private Investigator
• Criminology
• External Fraud Analyst
• Internal Fraud Analyst
• Criminal Psychologist

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