Criminal Intelligence Analysis Diploma

Criminal intelligence analysts analyse data to detect and prevent crime, through critical thinking, criminal research and crime mapping. In this introductory Criminal Intelligence Analysis Diploma, you will receive practical training in all areas of criminal analysis and will be guided through the intelligence cycle and process. 

This diploma course is endorsed by ABC Awards – a regulated organisation that ensures professional, reputable certification for further education. Through case studies and interactive video lessons, you will learn how to use criminal science and strategic thinking methods to solve and analyse crimes. You will also learn how to tap into the mind of a criminal to analyse patterns in crime and criminal behaviour. 

On completion, you will have gained fundamental problem-solving skills and will have an excellent understanding of the criminal justice system in the UK.

Learning Objective:

• Demonstrate an understanding of crime science, pattern detection and analysis
• Gain an insight into the UK criminal justice system and the intelligence cycle and process
• Learn how to use science and apply critical thinking methods to solve and analyse crimes
• Explore the career path of a criminal intelligence analyst and career opportunities in this field
• Develop your research, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understand the importance of crime mapping in crime analysis and criminology
• Know how to collect, collate and evaluate data to analyse patterns of crime
• Tap into the mind of a criminal and get an insight into criminal behaviour
• Fast track your career with a recognised qualification in Criminal Intelligence Analysis
• Be able to study trends in crime data to evaluate the picture of crime in an area

Who is This Course for?

This endorsed diploma course in Criminal Intelligence Analysis is ideal for those who are new to the field of criminology and want to gain an in-depth understanding of the role of a criminal intelligence analyst (CIA). Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible virtual classroom modules that you can study part-time or full-time.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Accreditation

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme.  This means that Course Gate has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Course Gate to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.   ABC Awards/Certa endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met.  A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.

Certification

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate of achievement from ABC & Certa Awards by paying the accreditation fee of £78. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Certificate of Completion from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, the learners may order the Certificate of Completion from Course Gate (soft copy) by paying only £2. For the Printed hard copy of the certificate, the learners have to pay £9. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career Path:

On successful completion, learners will have the specialist knowledge, skills and certification to fast track their career in criminology, with the potential to earn £20,-52,000 depending on experience. Related professions in this field include:

• Criminal Intelligence Analyst
• Field intelligence Officer
• Police Officer
• Forensic Science Technician