Your Path to a CSI Role in the UK Police

Can you see yourself in a career in Crime Scene Investigation with a UK police force? Our hands-on CSI course is designed specifically for people who are not yet in policing but want to take a big step towards it.

Whether you're a recent graduate, switching careers, or just passionate about forensics — this course gives you the practical skills, insider knowledge, and confidence to move closer to your goal.

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Course Overview

  • The course is designed to give you the skills of an entry level Crime Scene Investigator, ready for employment by a Police Force
  • It is designed for driven and passionate people not currently employed by a Police Force, who want to be a desirable candidate
  • It is a unique course, teaching the required skills
  • It is taught by professionals with a proven track record in crime scene investigation
  • The training is carried out at the world class venue of Cranfield Forensic Institute, Cranfield University, in Bedfordshire

 

What You’ll Learn

  • How to assess volume crime scenes 
  • Evidence collection, handling and preservation
  • Fingerprint techniques
  • Forensic photography
  • Scene documentation and professional reporting
  • The role of a CSI within a police investigation - Police Standards and Expectations
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You’ll be trained by experienced professionals who’ve worked in real UK police scenes — giving you the most realistic preparation possible.  All the modules within this course are identical to what is trained to newly recruited police staff, this is NOT a cut down version, hence the requirement for six weeks.  When you contact us about this course we will give you a detailed breakdown of each of the training modules that are taught.

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Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Forensic Science or criminology graduates
  • Career changers looking to enter policing via the CSI route
  • Anyone preparing for police recruitment or interviews

What You'll Get

  • Practical, hands-on training with real kit and mock crime scenes
  • A certificate of attendance to add to your applications and CV
  • Insight into what police forces actually look for in CSI candidates
  • Guidance on job applications and next steps in your career
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How This Helps Your Career

  • Increases awareness of real CSI duties
  • Shows commitment to a CSI career path
  • Improves interview confidence and application quality

 

Why It Matters

We’ve spoken to many people who want to become CSIs — but don’t know where to start. This course bridges that gap. It shows your commitment, boosts your knowledge, and gives you something concrete to talk about in applications and interviews.

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Course Details

Date: To be confimed - August / September 2026

Location: Cranfield University 

Length: Six Weeks

Cost: Contact us for details

Eligibility requirements: age 18+, Fluent in spoken and written English.

Qualifications: GCSE in English, Mathematics and a Science subject.  Most UK Police Forces ask for this level educational attainment.

 

PLEASE NOTE

Attending this course may not lead to a job offer by any UK Police Force.  You will still be expected to apply for a CSI role in the usual way, through the initial online application.  If you get past the first paper sift, there is usually an assessment of your cognitive skills and a simple mock crime scene examination, followed by an interview.  You will need to pass the assessments and interview to successfully get a job offer.

All roles within the UK Police Service have long vetting procedures which you will also need to pass.

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Testimonials

I really enjoyed the training, learnt a lot in a short space of time but didn’t feel too overwhelmed throughout. Training was at a good pace for me to pick the information up. All the trainers were lovely and supportive, even when I had a few days annual leave during the course everyone was more than happy to help me catch up on what I missed and put extra time in to support me.

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Lauren
Initial CSI Cohort 25/02

Everyone was super lovely and super supportive which made me so much more involved and determined as well as confident in asking questions / seeking help. The experience was really enjoyable and I will quite miss it.

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Macey
Initial CSI Cohort 25/01

Martin Bloomfield, Tonja Fritz-Johnson and Sarah Thirkell from the Forensic Training Partnership

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