Certificate Course in
Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation

About the Course

Comprehensive training on the principles and applications of forensic science in criminal investigations.

Forensic Science is a critical field in the modern justice system. This course provides a comprehensive overview of scientific methods used in criminal investigations. Students will learn how to analyze evidence, understand legal procedures, and apply scientific principles to solve crimes.

Mode of Delivery

• Offline Session by Eminent Experts
• Hands-On Practical Sessions

What Students Will Receive

• Certificate of Completion
• Access to Case Study Bank & Study Materials
• Letter of Recommendation (upon request)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of forensic science disciplines and techniques.
• Apply crime scene protocols for evidence recovery and preservation.
• Identify and analyze trace, biological, chemical, and physical evidence.
• Document and report findings as per forensic documentation standards.
• Understand legal procedures related to forensic testimony and evidence admissibility.
• Use professional forensic tools and kits in practical scenarios.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Introduction to Forensic Science
  • Evolution and branches of forensic science
  • Role in criminal justice and civil cases
  • Role of the forensic expert in court
  • Report writing and expert testimony
• Module 2: Crime Scene Investigation & Management
  • Securing the scene and contamination control
  • Evidence search patterns and documentation
  • Evidence packaging and chain of custody
  • Photography, sketching, and scene reports
• Module 3: Evidence Collection & Handling
  • Hair, fiber, glass, paint, and soil analysis
  • Toolmarks, impressions, and ballistics overview
  • Microscopic and spectroscopic techniques
  • Interpretation and limitations of trace evidence
  • Blood, saliva, semen detection methods
  • Introduction to toxicology: poisons, alcohol, drugs
• Module 4: Questioned Document & Fingerprint Examination
  • Signature and handwriting verification
  • Document fraud, alterations, erasures
  • Types of fingerprints and development techniques
  • Manual vs. AFIS fingerprint matching
• Module 5: Forensic Accounting and Financial Fraud Detection
  • Principles of forensic accounting
  • Types of financial frauds
  • Analyzing financial statements and transaction trails
  • Legal frameworks and digital audit trails