Intermediate English 12-Week Online Class

Crime Analysis Automation & Productivity

This 12-week, hands-on training is designed to transform how crime analysts approach their work by combining productivity strategies, automation, AI, and advanced Excel and workflow techniques.

Students will learn to streamline repetitive tasks, optimize daily processes, and integrate AI tools, Excel, Outlook, Word, and pre-built templates to generate actionable, real-world solutions.

The course goes beyond traditional crime analysis techniques by addressing the root causes of inefficiency and helping participants automate administrative and analytical workflows, build dynamic dashboards and reports, and free up time for deeper analysis.

Instructor: Dawn Reeby

At a Glance

Tuition
$445 Members / $520 Non-Members
Course Level
Intermediate
Time Commitment
3-5 Hours Per Week
Credit
60 CEUs / 4 CLEA Points
No textbook is required for this course.
You do not need a specific version of Microsoft Office to participate in this class.

Upcoming Sessions

Select the session that works best for your schedule. Once a session has passed or is already in progress, registration is disabled.

Quarter 1 / 2026
January 5 - March 27
Session in progress
Registration Closed
Quarter 2 / 2026
April 6 - June 26
Registration open
Register for Q2
Quarter 3 / 2026
July 6 - September 25
Registration open
Register for Q3
Quarter 4 / 2026
October 5 - December 25
Registration open
Register for Q4

Note: availability labels are updated manually as seats fill. For the most accurate information, refer to the registration form. If a class does not appear on the form, it should be treated as sold out.

Class Format

Structured but Flexible No Live Sessions 3-5 Hours Per Week Pass / Fail 60 CEUs + 4 CLEA Points

This is an intermediate-level course designed for analysts who already have a foundational understanding of crime analysis and Excel.

It is recommended that students have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a law enforcement analysis role or have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Crime Analysis course. Participants should be comfortable with basic crime analysis concepts and able to navigate essential Excel functions such as sorting, filtering, and simple formulas.

Students should expect to dedicate approximately 3-5 hours per week to this course. The class follows a structured but flexible weekly format: students move through the material one week at a time as a group, there are no live meetings, and activities can be completed whenever they fit your schedule.

The course is graded pass/fail, and steady participation throughout the 12 weeks is required. Large end-of-term submissions are not accepted unless arranged with the instructor in advance.

Invitations to the learning platform are sent the week before class begins. Each week includes required activities, discussion forums, and optional materials for deeper exploration.

Course Outline

This course is organized into 12 weekly modules focused on improving analyst productivity, reducing inefficiency, and building practical automation skills using AI, Excel, Outlook, templates, and other workflow tools.

Week
Topic
Week 1
Foundations of Crime Analysis Productivity
Week 2
Time Optimization for Analysts
Week 3
AI & Crime Analysis Productivity
Week 4
Workflow Streamlining & Data Efficiency in Excel - Data Cleaning
Week 5
Automating Crime Analysis w/ Excel - Data Analysis
Week 6
Automating Crime Analysis w/ Excel - Charting & Macros
Week 7
Review - Crime Analysis Productivity & Automation Skills
Week 8
Streamlining Workflow in Outlook & Other Tips
Week 9
Strategic Use of Templates & Pre-Built Systems
Week 10
Discovering New Automation Tools
Week 11
Capstone Project
Week 12
Capstone Project

Ready to Enroll?

Choose an upcoming session and complete your registration. If a session fills, students may contact [email protected] to ask about availability, the waitlist, or future offerings.

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