Hands-On Forensic Science Training
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training workshops and online courses
Online: Introduction to Fingerprint Patterns (LOOPs, ARCHES, Whorls)
Online: Introduction to Fingerprint Patterns (LOOPs, ARCHES, Whorls)
Online: Introduction to Fingerprint Patterns (LOOPs, ARCHES, Whorls)
This 3-weekend hybrid program combines virtual instruction with on-site hands-on training.
Accelerated Crime Scene Investigation Foundations is a 3-weekend hybrid program created for aspiring crime scene investigators who want a shorter and more affordable alternative to a longer training academy. This program combines virtual training with on-site hands-on instruction to help participants build foundational CSI knowledge and strengthen the habits that support professional growth in the field.
This is a foundational program. It is designed to introduce participants to core crime scene investigation concepts, scene awareness, documentation mindset, and investigative thinking.
It does not cover advanced specialty topics such as bloodstain pattern analysis, ballistics, or impression evidence.
This program will run over 3 weekends beginning in June 2026 and includes:
Virtual training for foundational concepts and guided instruction
On-site hands-on training for applied learning and skill development
The hybrid format is ideal for students who want both structure and practical exposure in a shorter training experience.
June 20 & 21, 2026: Virtual Training
June 27 & 28, 2026: On-Site Training/Hands-On Training
July 11 & 12, 2026: On-Site Training/Hands-On Training
What’s Included
Instructor-led live lectures with Q&A
Hands-on training using real-world scenarios
Practical exercises with expert feedback
Downloadable PDFs and worksheets
Case studies to reinforce key learning concepts
Certificate of Completion to showcase your achievement
Program Length: 3 Weekends
Format: Hybrid: Virtual lectures + Hands-On Training
Delivery: Hybrid
Online: Introduction to Fingerprint Patterns (LOOPs, ARCHES, Whorls)
Online: Introduction to Fingerprint Patterns (LOOPs, ARCHES, Whorls)
Online: Introduction to Fingerprint Patterns (LOOPs, ARCHES, Whorls)
Could You Analyze a Crime Scene Like a CSI?
This is not a lecture. This is not a TV-style walkthrough.
This is a live, 90-minute CSI evidence analysis simulation designed for aspiring crime scene investigators who want to experience how real-world forensic reasoning actually works.
During this session, you will be presented with a series of realistic scene photographs and a limited case background—just as a CSI would encounter in the field.
You will be asked to interpret evidence, evaluate competing explanations, and decide what most likely happened based on what the scene reveals. You will not be given step-by-step instructions.
You will not be told the “right” answer up front. Instead, you’ll practice the kind of critical thinking, observation, and judgment that defines professional CSI work.
What Makes This Simulation Different
Most CSI webinars explain what the job is.
This simulation shows you how the job feels.
You analyze scene photos, not slides
You work with incomplete and ambiguous information
You must separate relevant evidence from distractions
You form and defend evidence-based conclusions
You see how professionals reason—and where common mistakes occur
There is no single “correct” solution—only conclusions that are more or less defensible based on the evidence.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2 pm PST Zoom
What’s Included
Instructor-led live lectures with Q&A
Interactive training using real-world scenarios
Practical exercises with expert feedback
Case studies to reinforce key learning concepts
Course Length: 90 minutes
Format: Zoom/webinar
Delivery: 100% online
Online: Introduction to Fingerprint Patterns (LOOPs, ARCHES, Whorls)
Discover the science behind one of forensics’ most reliable forms of identification.
Fingerprints have long been the cornerstone of criminal investigations and personal identification. This 4-week online course is your opportunity to learn the fundamentals of fingerprint recognition—L.A.W. (Loops, Arches, and Whorls)—and how they form the basis of forensic classification systems used worldwide.
What’s Included
Instructor-led live lectures with Q&A
Hands-on training using real-world scenarios
Practical exercises with expert feedback
Downloadable PDFs and worksheets
Case studies to reinforce key learning concepts
Certificate of Completion to showcase your achievement
Course Length: 4 weeks
Format: Self-paced with scheduled live sessions
Delivery: 100% online
“This course gave me the confidence to speak the language of fingerprint examiners during my interview.”
— Recent Forensic Science Academy Graduate
Online: Advanced Crime Scene Documentation Management
Explore the art and science of documenting a crime scene with precision and professionalism.
This FREE self-paced training course examines the critical processes of crime scene documentation and physical evidence management, moving beyond procedural checklists to explore the strategic rationale, challenges, and legal implications that define professional forensic practice.
The course emphasizes real-world decision-making, the interplay of multiple documentation methods, and how technological advancements continue to transform modern investigations.
What’s Included
5 downloadable resource guides:
Structured assignments and investigative questions
Applied learning scenarios that simulate real-world cases
Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course
Course Length: Self-paced
Format: Text-based with applied exercises
Delivery: 100% online
Lectures: None – designed for applied, hands-on decision-making practice
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meet terri armenta--director
For years, I watched talented graduates struggle. They were smart, passionate, and ready to work. But when they applied for crime scene investigator positions, they kept hearing the same frustrating response:
"You don’t have enough field experience."
Traditional academic programs weren’t preparing students for the realities of the job — the technical demands, the emotional challenges, and the confidence to perform under pressure.
I wanted to change that.
So, I created a training program that goes beyond theory. I built a space where students learn what the job requires and practice those skills in hands-on, realistic settings.