140 CE Hours
12 Self-Paced Programs
$3,950 USD Total
This certificate provides a structured, practice-focused foundation in civil and applied forensic psychological assessment. Participants will develop the competencies needed to evaluate complex psycho-legal questions, integrate psychological testing into legal decision-making, and communicate findings clearly in reports and testimony.
The program emphasizes cross-context forensic application, including personal injury and civil rights cases, disability and workplace evaluations, and the use of advanced psychological assessment instruments in legally defensible ways.
- Expands forensic competency into civil, disability, and workplace contexts
- Led by nationally recognized experts in forensic psychology and assessment
- Designed for real-world application across multiple legal and occupational settings
- Strengthens the clarity, defensibility, and impact of forensic opinions beyond criminal court
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Designed for Working Professionals
This certificate includes 12 training programs designed to build competency from core forensic principles to advanced application across civil and occupational legal contexts. Delivered as a fully self-paced learning path, it provides comprehensive training alongside shareable, blockchain-verified digital credentials that demonstrate your expertise.
This certificate pathway brings together core competencies across forensic psychological practice—from ethics, evidence-based assessment, and cultural considerations to report writing and expert testimony—grounded in common forensic and civil referral contexts.
Intended audience:
- Forensic mental health professionals and clinicians who conduct, contribute to, or review forensic psychological evaluations
- Psychologists and other qualified mental health professionals seeking applied training aligned with forensic practice demands
Experience setting:
- Early-career to experienced practitioners who want a structured pathway across foundational and practice-critical forensic topics
- Professionals expanding into (or strengthening) forensic work in civil, correctional, and disability-related matters
Work environment:
- Private practice, forensic work, group practice, and consulting contexts
- Court-involved and legal-adjacent settings (e.g., attorneys, courts, administrative proceedings)
- Correctional and institutional environments
- Clinical settings where forensic assessment, documentation, and opinion communication are required
This certificate is designed to fit in with your professional responsibilities without sacrificing depth or rigor.
Self-paced learning - progress through the training on your own schedule
12 months of access - revisit content anytime throughout the year
Flexible completion - start, pause, and resume as your workload allows
Civil Forensic Assessment Certificate Curriculum
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Training Instructors
Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP
Professor and Chief of the Division of Forensic Behavioral Sciences
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Tess M.S Neal, PhD
Associate professor of psychology and Dean's Professor
Iowa State University
Tracy Thomas, Ph.D., ABPP (Forensic)
Forensic Psychologist
Michele Galietta, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Amanda Fanniff, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
Palo Alto University
David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP
Professor of Psychology and Professor of Law and Director of JD/PhD Program in Law & Psychology
Drexel University
John F. Edens, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Texas A&M University
Martin Sellbom, PhD
Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences
Monash University
William Foote, PhD, ABPP
Private Practice Forensic Psychologist
Lisa Drago, PhD, ABPP
Private Practice Forensic Psychologist
Frequently Asked Questions
A certificate program is a structured sequence of courses designed to develop both foundational and specialized competencies in a specific area of practice. Unlike standalone CE programs, certificate programs offer a comprehensive learning path and may include milestones, badges, and formal recognition of advanced training.
While this certificate is a standalone credential, many learners use it to supplement graduate training or professional licensure. It does not confer college credit at this time.
Yes. Upon completing all required trainings in the program, you will receive a digital certificate recognizing your achievement. You will also earn individual digital badges for each course, which you can display on platforms like LinkedIn or include in your professional portfolio to demonstrate your specialized training.
In addition, all trainings within the program provide continuing education (CE) credit. You will receive CE hours and a certificate of completion upon completion of each training. The full certificate program includes 140 CE hours. CE credit is available through approvals from the American Psychological Association (APA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), depending on your licensing board.
A certificate is a focused, non-degree training program designed to help you develop professional skills in a specific area, in this case, Civil Forensic Assessment. It is typically shorter than a degree program and does not confer academic credit toward a college degree.
For self-paced programs, all required materials are included.
There is no expiration for the certificate or the digital badges once you’ve completed the program. Learners have access to each course for the duration of the certificate program, but course content access ends one year after you complete each course. While your credentials remain permanent, you will no longer be able to review the course materials after that one-year window.
There is no formal application or admissions process. You can get started at any time by enrolling in an individual course or purchasing the full certificate.
There are no degree or licensure requirements to enroll. However, the content is designed for individuals with a background or strong interest in psychology, criminal justice, or mental health, and some material assumes familiarity with clinical concepts and terminology.
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs are welcome to participate. The program is appropriate for both advanced learners and early-career professionals.
The certificate is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule.
Most learners complete the full certificate in approximately 6–12 months, depending on their availability and pace. You do not need to take all trainings at once. Programs can be completed individually over time, and you will still earn CE credit and digital badges as you progress.
There is no required training sequence, and you may complete them in any order. However, it is recommended to begin with foundational trainings as these provide important context for more advanced topics later in the program.
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