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Witness Investigation

4.8 (9 ratings) 2 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 Witness Investigation 21 lessons
  1. Interventions to reduce risk of re-offending
  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. Incident management (Crisis Negotiation)
  21. Introduction: About the Course and the Tutor

About this course

Witness Investigation 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 Witness Investigation 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.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Witness Investigation. 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.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses 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. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Witness Investigation, 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.

Course Curriculum

Introduction

  • Interventions to reduce risk of re-offending
  • History of development of Forensic Psychology

Research Methods in Forensic Psychology

  • Research Design and Methodology
  • Critical evaluation of psychological research

Theories of Offending

  • Introduction to theories of offending
  • Theories of sexual offending
  • Theories of violent offending
  • Theories of fire-setting behaviour

Personal Attributes of Offenders

  • Personal characteristics of offenders
  • Personality disordered offenders
  • Psychopathic offenders
  • Mental Illness and offending

Forensic Psychology in Police Investigations

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

Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom

  • Eye-witness testimony
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Attitudes towards victims

Forensic Psychology in Practice

  • ’What works’ literature in reducing re-offending
  • Incident management (Crisis Negotiation)
  • Introduction: About the Course and the Tutor

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 9 learners on the UISC learning portal · 2 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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