Looking to sharpen your analytical skills, prepare for certification, or expand your expertise into new areas of crime analysis?

Registration is now open for the IACA's next 12-week online training session, running October 5 – December 25, 2026.

More than 5,300 analysts have chosen the IACA's online training program to develop and strengthen their crime analysis skills, making it one of the most recognized and respected sources of crime analysis training available today.

Our online classes are designed for working professionals and require no live attendance. Complete assignments on your own schedule while learning alongside analysts from around the world. Most students spend approximately 3–5 hours per week, per class.

Why Take an IACA Online Class?

• Learn from experienced practitioners with extensive real-world crime analysis experience
• Build practical skills you can apply immediately
• Earn 60 hours of Continuing Education Credit (CEUs) upon successful completion (members)
• Receive a certificate of completion
• Earn 4 CLEA eligibility points per class
• Flexible online format with no required live sessions
• Beginner through advanced topics available

Available Topics

Several classes have already reached capacity, and others are approaching enrollment limits. Register early to secure your seat. If your training request has been approved but payment is still working its way through your agency's procurement process, you may register now and submit payment later.

Beginner

• Fundamentals of Crime Analysis (Currently Full – Wait List Available)
• Exploring Crime Analysis: Essential Skills I (Only a Few Seats Remaining)
• Exploring Crime Analysis: Essential Skills II
  
• Crime Analysis for Small Jurisdictions

Intermediate

• Administrative & Strategic Analysis
• Advanced Analytical Methods for Microsoft Office
• Crime Analysis Automation & Productivity
• Crime Mapping I: GIS Fundamentals
  
• Crime Mapping II: Foundations of Web GIS
• Criminal Investigative Analysis
• Introduction to Python Programming for Crime Analysts
• Power Class: Using Power Query & Power BI for Crime Analysis
• Problem Analysis
• Serial Offenders: Analysis & Investigation

Advanced

• Introduction to Machine Learning

Open to All Experience Levels

• Open-Source Investigations for Law Enforcement
  
• Reducing Local Crime with Risk Terrain Modeling - in Collaboration with Simsi

Cost

• $445 USD – IACA Members
• $520 USD – Non-Members

Important Dates

• Classes Begin: October 5, 2026
• Late Registration Deadline: October 12, 2026
• Session Ends: December 25, 2026

Whether you're new to crime analysis or looking to strengthen specialized skills, there's a class designed for your experience level. If you have questions about the format or which class is right for, email us at [email protected].

Learn more and register: IACA Online Classes