Learning Outcomes

Criminal Investigation as a Thinking Process

Towards Modern-Day Investigation

The Path to Becoming an Investigator

Lesson Summary

This module introduces you to criminal investigations, giving you an understanding of the fundamentals in investigations including; Criminal investigation as a thinking process, The need to think through the process, Towards modern-day investigation, The path to becoming an investigator, Understanding the investigative mind.

Fundamental Justice and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Role of the Judge, Prosecutor, Defence, and the Burden of Proof

Reasonable Grounds to Believe

The Adversarial System and Statutory Law

Common Law (Case Law)

Actus Reus and Mens Rea

The duty to investigate and the use of discretion

Arrest and Detention

The purpose of this module is to introduce some of the basic legal parameters and concepts of criminal justice within which the criminal investigation process takes place.

The Probative of Evidence, Relevant Evidence, and Direct Evidence

Circumstantial, Inculpatory, Exculpatory and Corroborative Evidence

Disclosure of Evidence

Hearsay Evidence

Search, Seizure and Exclusion of Evidence

In this module you will learn about some of the key definitions and protocols that an investigator should understand to carry out the investigative process, with regards to evidence.

Progression of the Investigative Process

Investigative Responses & Event Classification

Rules of Engagement for an Active Event or an Inactive Event

Response Transition Matrix (RTM)

In this module you will learn about the processes of an investigations and issues that relate to the processes of an investigation.

Avoiding the Three Big Investigative Errors

Recognizing Transition & Implementing Strategic Investigative Response

Describing the Investigation Process Within the System

Utilizing the STAIR Tool to Work Through the Investigative Process

In this module you will learn about the operational processes of an investigations, such as; from a tactical investigative response to a strategic investigative response, the three big investigation errors, and describing an investigation process within the justice system

Beginning With Your End in Mind and Focusing on Results

Scenario #2; Jewellery Store Robbery

Evidence Transfer, Relationships & Timelines

This module will take you through some investigative STAIR scenarios to demonstrate the required investigative awareness required to transition from the tactical investigative response to the strategic investigative response.

Witness Types

Competence and Compellability

Witness Credibility Assessment & Witness/Suspect Dilemma

Other Witness Types

Witness Interviews

This module discusses the many rules of evidence, definitions, and protocols that have developed to govern the way witnesses may testify in court.

Note Taking

Integrity of the Crime Scene

Evidence Management -Part 1

Evidence Management -Part 2

From this module , you will learn the task processes and protocols for several important issues in crime scene management. These include: Note taking, Securing a crime scene, Evidence management and Scaling the investigation to the event

Interviewing – Questioning – Interrogating

Dealing with False Confessions

Interviewing, Questioning, and Interrogating Young Offenders

Ancillary Offence Recognition

This module examines the interviewing, questioning, and interrogation of suspects as information gathering techniques police use to aid them in investigations.

Physical & Fingerprint Matching

Ballistic Analysis

Blood Spatter & DNA Analysis

Forensic Pathology

Forensic Anthropology, Entomology, Odontology, & Engineering

Profiling & Forensic Analysis

This module examines various forensic sciences and the application of forensic sciences as practical tools to assist police in conducting investigations.

Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practises and Principles - Assessment

Learn processes, practices, and principles that drive criminal investigation in this free online law course.

Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practises and Principles

This course introduces you to the processes, practices and principles that drive criminal investigations. Such investigations are imprecise undertakings that combine unpredictable, dynamic events with incomplete information to guide the process. As there are no precise methodologies, this course lays out the important concepts, laws and processes typically utilized in criminal investigations to train you to adapt them your own context.

This course takes you through the criminal investigative steps that are essential to maintain law and order and provide justice to the victims of crimes. As there is no precise and universal crime-solving methodology, this course teaches you the important concepts, legal rules and investigative processes that must be respected and adopted to every investigation.We begin by introducing you to criminal investigation procedures as a thought process as we provide a brief history of criminal investigations. We then explain how to categorize evidence and break down the rules pertaining to its search and seizure to explain why some of it would be inadmissible in court. The course then delves into the investigation process and related issues, including ‘event classification’, the rules of engagement, the three most common investigation errors and the ‘STAIR’ tool commonly used to solve crimes.The course shows you how to manage various types of witness as you measure their competence to testify by interviewing them. We explain how to manage a crime scene by taking notes and protecting its integrity. We go through the process of interviewing, questioning and interrogating suspects and describe how each of those processes is subtly different from the others. Finally, we explore the forensic sciences used in criminal investigations to analyze crime scenes and interpret evidence. This course suits anyone who is interested in criminology or who wants to pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice.

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Introduction to the Catering Industry

Food safety in the Catering Industry

FATTOM and the 4C’s in Catering

Terms and Definitions

This module introduces the learner to the catering industry, its significance and its different types; along with the importance of food safety to this industry. The key factors and practices that affect the safety of foods prepared and handled during catering are also discussed.

What is HACCP?

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 1)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 2)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 3)

HACCP Prerequisite Programs (Part 4)

In this module, you will be introduced to the HACCP food safety system, its history and benefits. Learners will learn about the prerequisite programs that have to be implemented before the application of HACCP such as establishment and facilities requirements, personal hygiene, cleaning , and the control of food preparation operations.

Step 1: Assemble the HACCP Team

Steps 2 & 3: The Product Description and It's intended Use

Steps 4 & 5: The Flow Diagram and On-Site Confirmation

In this module, learners will be introduced to the five preliminary steps that are the foundation of HACCP implementation. Learners will also gain knowledge on how to form the HACCP team, describe products and their intended use, and how to construct a flow diagram and perform an on-site conformation.

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 1)

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 2)

The Seven Principles of HACCP (Part 3)

This module provides the learner with extensive details about the seven principles of HACCP that have to be applied, along with practical activities on how to implement these principles in the catering industry and how to establish a HACCP worksheet.

HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Other Catering Services - Assessment

In this free online course, learn how to implement the HACCP Food Safety System in your catering establishment.

HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Other Catering Services

This free online course on ‘HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and other Catering Services’ will teach you a step-by-step approach to implementing the HACCP system, its preliminary steps and principles in your catering business of any size. You will learn how to establish this system along with its procedures and documents to ensure the safety of food items and dishes being prepared and served in your catering establishment.

Introduction to ISO 45001:2018 OH&SMS

Publication of ISO 45001:2018

Important Terminology in ISO 45001:2018

Learn more about the ISO 45001:2018 OH&SMS standard, its publication, and important terminology used in ISO 45001:2018.

Leadership and Organizational Context

Managing Risk: Opportunities and Support Functions

Operational Controls and Emergency Responses

Learn more about leadership and organizational context related to ISO 45001:2018; how to manage risk, its opportunities and support functions; and effective operational controls and emergency responses.

Monitoring, Measurement and Analysis

Internal Audits and Management Reviews

Continuous Improvement

Learn more about monitoring, measurement and analysis related to ISO 45001:2018;  as well as how to carry out successful internal audits and management reviews; and implement Continuous Improvement.

ISO 45001:2018 Course Assessment

Start this free online course about ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

This free online ISO 45001 course will familiarise you with the Principles of Occupational Health and Safety prescribed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). New standard ISO 45001 was published in March of 2018, this course will teach you why the ISO has chosen to develop the standard, how the standard works, the potential benefits the standard can deliver to businesses, about the PDCA approach, and more.

History of ISO 9001 Revisions

Process Approach And PDCA Cycle

Context Of Organization And Risk Based Thinking

Reading ISO 9001:2015 is often difficult to understand without having the basic knowledge of concepts discussed in the standard. Some of the basic concepts are Process Approach, PDCA Cycle and Risk based thinking. This module helps you to grasp those concepts which act as a foundation for Quality Management System.

Clauses on Planning of the Quality Management System

Clauses on the Operation of the Quality Management System

Clauses on the Check & Act of the Quality Management System

This module explains the existing auditable clauses of the standard along with all their requirements and guidelines. The clauses are explained in simple terms and with simple meaningful sentences. Auditable clauses are from Clause 4 to Clause 10, and it includes Context of Organization, Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Evaluation and Improvement.

Organization Knowledge

Internal Auditing

Management Review

Quality Management System is based on some essential elements. Some of these elements were present in ISO 9001:2008, but ISO 9001:2015 has added one more essential element (management of organizational knowledge), while the other two elements (internal audits and management reviews) are already part of the previous version. However, there are some changes in the latest version to these two elements as well.

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS) - Course Assessment

In this free online ISO 9001 course learn how ISO 9001:2015 offers a framework for organizations to maintain QMS.

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (QMS)

This free online Quality Management Systems(QMS) course shows organizations how to maintain QMS according to the ISO 9001 standard. The standard was revised in September 2015 to incorporate some vital changes. This course explains all the clauses and changes to the standard and outlines the basic concepts of the standard to new learners. By taking this course, you will gain expertise, which will make you a valuable asset to companies worldwide.

Introduction to HIPAA

HIPAA Security Rules

Penalties for Non-Compliance

This module on Fundamentals of HIPAA provides comprehensive training on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Participants will learn about HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules, including key safeguards to protect patient information and ensure compliance. It also offers practical guidance on preventing data breaches.

Fundamentals of HIPAA Law and Its Privacy Rules - Course Assessment

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Fundamentals of HIPAA Law and Its Privacy Rules

Discover the essentials of HIPAA with our comprehensive free online course. This course will cover the fundamental principles of HIPAA, including patient privacy, security requirements, and compliance strategies, which are perfect for healthcare admins. Gain critical knowledge by enrolling today and empower yourself with the expertise to navigate the complex landscape of HIPAA regulations and ensure the organization adheres to legal standards.

Quality Management System of Medical Devices' Suppliers and Manufacturers

ISO 13485:2016 Important Terminologies

Publication of ISO 13485:2016 and Context of Publication

This module explains the existing relevant standards and regulation for medical devices' industry and enlightens the revision of ISO 13485. It also presents some important terminologies with related definitions as defined by ISO 13485; which are arranged in separate groups. It also covers the comparison of ISO 13485 to FDA 21 CFR Part 820. All mandatory documents required by different clauses of the ISO 13485:2016 standard are also enumerated in this module along with its given clause reference.

Quality Management System Requirements

Management Responsibility and Resource Management

Product Realization – Planning to Design and Development

Product Realization – Purchasing and Production

In this module you will learn the operations of the QMS for a medical devices company. It covers top management requirements and offers ideas to manage resource requirements in the organization. It enlightens the concept of medical devices' product realization. It covers all elements of product realization such as quality planning, customer related processes, design and development, purchasing and production etc.

Monitoring and Measurement

Control of Non-Conforming Product

Analysis and Improvement

In this module, Clause - 8 of the ISO 13485:2016 standard is taught. Clause - 8 specifies the general requirements, management of monitoring and measurement issues, nonconforming product management, data analysis etc. Within this clause - 8, Clause - 8.5 is on improvement which paves out ways for the organization to improve its system, products, and processes through the framework of corrective and preventive actions.

ISO 13485:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices - Assessment

In this free online course learn about the requirements of Quality Management Systems for Medical Device organizations and its regulatory aspects.

ISO 13485:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices

This free online ISO 13485 certification training course will teach you about quality management systems for medical devices. You will study the ISO 13485:2016 standard, learn how it was developed, and look into the practical steps to company certification on ISO 13485. You will cover the types of available personal certifications and look closely at standard terminologies related to stakeholders, product, QMS, Risk and Sterilization, and more!

Introduction to International Standards for Auditing

How to Conduct Auditing

Competence and Elements of ISO 9001:2015

In this module, you will be introduced to the roles, required skills and the qualification of the lead auditor with their importance in the different sectors. We cover the challenges and the principles of auditing before delving into managing an audit program and assessing the competence and evaluation of auditors.

ISO 19011 Lead Auditor - Course Assessment

Learn how to set up an effective organisational auditing management system in this free online quality assurance course.

ISO 19011 Lead Auditor

ISO 19011:2018 is an international standard that guides the establishment of auditing management systems for organisations. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the role of a lead auditor and explains how they implement auditing principles to create robust auditing systems. We show you how to manage an audit programme to ensure organisational compliance and boost efficiency by determining the competence and credibility of auditors.

Introduction to OSHA 10 Certificate Program

Workplace Safety and Employee Rights

OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Emergency Action Plan & Electrical Safety

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Fundamentals of OSHA 10 Program for Industries - Course Assessment

This free online course teaches you the basics of Workplace Safety and the OSHA for ensuring compliance.

Fundamentals of OSHA 10 Hours Program for Industries

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