School of Continuing Education - Evidentia University
The FBI Methodology in Criminal Profiling
Study the analytical criteria behind FBI-style profiling.
A practical online course on criminal profiling methodology as articulated by the FBI, including victimology, modus operandi, ritual, staging, depersonalization and undoing.
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Crime analysis with structured criteria
This course explores the analytical elements used in FBI criminal evaluation methodology and connects them to case analysis. The emphasis is on understanding criteria, applying them and recognizing what supports practical validity.
An 8-week self-paced online format for working professionals.
The analytical criteria studied in the course
The official course content is built around the criminal profiling methodology articulated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with practical attention to the criteria used when analyzing cases and criminal behavior.
Victimology
Study the role of victim analysis in understanding the offender, the crime and the behavioral context.
Modus operandi
Analyze the functional actions used to commit the crime and how they may change across cases.
Ritual
Examine behaviors that may go beyond what is necessary to complete the offense.
Staging
Learn to identify and interpret actions that may be intended to alter the appearance of the crime scene.
Depersonalization
Study behavioral indicators that may reflect the offender’s relationship to the victim or the act.
Undoing
Understand behaviors that may appear after the offense and what they can suggest in analysis.
FBI methodology
Gain a structured view of the criteria associated with FBI-style criminal analysis.
Case application
The course connects the method to case studies and different criminal phenomena.
Comprehensive analysis
Learn to organize behavioral information into a more complete view of criminal conduct.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
The course is organized around practical, focused outcomes you can connect to your professional context.
Identify core analysis elements
Understand key elements used in criminal analysis by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Study the methodology
Review the analytical criteria applied in criminal evaluation and profiling practice.
Apply the method to cases
Use case studies to discern which elements support practical implementation.
Where this course can help
A compact skill set for professionals who need clearer behavioral, investigative or decision-making tools.
Criminal analysis and investigation
Victimology and modus operandi review
Case-based profiling practice
Online, self-paced and clearly structured
The official course format is designed for flexible study, with online lessons, materials and tutor support.
How you study
Lessons and materials are available online. The course is self-paced within the published duration and does not require live classes.
How you complete it
Students must pass all quizzes, pass the final activity and reach a final score of 7/10 or higher to obtain the Certificate of Completion.
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Certificate of Completion issued by School of Continuing Education - Evidentia University.