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Forensic Psychology and Police Investigations

4.8 (8 ratings) 3 enrolled 2h 20m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
2h 20mSelf-paced
21 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 21 lessons 2h 20m total
01 Forensic Psychology and Police Investigations 21 lessons
  1. Introduction: About the Course and the Tutor
  2. History of development of Forensic Psychology
  3. Research Design and Methodology
  4. Critical evaluation of psychological research
  5. Introduction to theories of offending
  6. Theories of sexual offending
  7. Theories of violent offending
  8. Theories of fire-setting behaviour
  9. Personal characteristics of offenders
  10. Personality disordered offenders
  11. Psychopathic offenders
  12. Mental Illness and offending
  13. An Introduction to Offender Profiling
  14. Approaches to Offender Profiling
  15. The Effectiveness of Offender Profiling
  16. Eye-witness testimony
  17. Expert witness testimony
  18. Attitudes towards victims
  19. ’What works’ literature in reducing re-offending
  20. Interventions to reduce risk of re-offending
  21. Incident management (Crisis Negotiation)

About this course

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Forensic Psychology and Police Investigations course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Forensic Psychology and Police Investigations course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

Please note that this course does not entitle you to join the HCPC register or recognised as psychologist. Through this course you will come across all the basic guidelines of psychology to boost and shine your knowledge in this particular field of Psychology and it will add your CPD points.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Forensic Psychology and Police Investigations course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Forensic Psychology and Police Investigations course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Forensic Psychology and Police Investigations course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction

In module one, we will learn about the course tutor and their professional background in this field. It also covers the history and development of forensic psychology in detail.

Module 02: Research Methods in Forensic Psychology

In module two, we will explore various ways of researching in the field of forensic psychology, including the critical evaluation of psychological research, research design and methodology.

Module 03: Theories of Offending

In module three, we will explore the theories of criminal behaviour, including sexual offending, violent offending and fire-setting behaviour.

Module 04: Personal Attributes of Offenders

In module four, we will take an in-depth look at the personal characteristics of criminals, learning about their common traits, as well as the different types of offenders.

Module 05: Forensic Psychology in Police Investigations

In module five, we will learn how forensic psychology can be applied in police investigations, and how to support these investigations through criminal profiling.

Module 06: Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom

In module six, we will explore courtroom psychology, taking a look at eye witness and expert witness testimonies. It also covers the problems with eye witness testimonies in terms of reliability.

Module 07: Forensic Psychology in Practice

In module seven, we will explore how interventions work to reduce reoffending, as well as the key components of incident and forensic management.

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.8

Rated by 8 learners on the UISC learning portal · 3 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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