AI+ Ethics

Hours: 8 / Access Length: 12 Months / Delivery: Online, Self-Paced
Online Hours: 8
Retail Price: $195.00

Course Overview:

The AI+ Ethics course is a cutting-edge program tailored for professionals aiming to excel in the ethical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This course empowers individuals to distinguish themselves by mastering ethical considerations in deploying emerging AI technologies. Key areas of focus include mitigating risks, aligning AI initiatives with organizational values, and navigating complex decision-making processes to ensure compliance with ethical standards. With businesses and governments increasingly relying on ethical AI professionals, this certification is a valuable asset for building trust and enhancing organizational reputation. Dive into strategies that uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability, ensuring your organization thrives in the era of responsible AI adoption.

Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts.
  • Awareness of social, cultural, and political impacts of AI adoption.
  • Understanding of professional ethics, including honesty, integrity, and accountability.
  • Experience with real-world AI case studies that highlight ethical dilemmas.
  • Ability to assess and make informed, ethical decisions in deploying AI systems.
  • Familiarity with relevant laws, industry regulations, and governance frameworks for AI technologies.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Overview of AI Ethics & Societal Impact
  • 1.1 Introduction to Ethical Considerations in AI
  • 1.2 Understanding The Societal Impact of AI Technologies
  • 1.3 Strategies for Conducting Social and Ethical Impact Assessments
Lesson 2: Bias and Fairness in AI
  • 2.1 Exploration of Biases in Data and Algorithms
  • 2.2 Strategies for Mitigating Bias and Ensuring Fairness in AI Systems
Lesson 3: Transparency and Explainable AI
  • 3.1 Importance of Transparent AI Systems
  • 3.2 Techniques for Explaining AI Models to Diverse Stakeholders
  • 3.3 Guided Projects on Designing and Analysis of AI Systems with Ethical Considerations
Lesson 4: Privacy and Security Issues in AI
  • 4.1 Study frameworks for holding organizations accountable for the ethical use of AI.
  • 4.2 Why it matters: Ensures ethical AI deployment and helps mitigate the consequences of potential misuse or harm.
Lesson 5: Accountability and Responsibility
  • 5.1 Concepts of Accountability in AI Development and Deployment
  • 5.2 Responsibilities of AI Practitioners and Organizations
Lesson 6: Legal and Regulatory Issues
  • 6.1 Overview of Relevant Laws and Regulations Pertaining to AI
  • 6.2 Understanding the Global Regulatory Issues for AI Technologies
  • 6.3 Case Studies: GDPR Compliance
  • 6.4 Legal Compliance of AI Tools
Lesson 7: Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
  • 7.1 Introduction to Frameworks for Making Ethical Decisions in AI
  • 7.2 Case Studies and Applications of Ethical Decision-Making
  • 7.3 Use of Simulation Platforms in Ethical Decision-Making
Lesson 8: AI Governance & Best Practices
  • 8.1 Principles and Functions of International AI Governance
  • 8.2 Best Practices for Integrating AI Ethics into Organizational Policies
  • 8.3 Case Studies on AI Governance
Lesson 9: Global AI Ethics Standards
  • 9.1 Explore Standards: IEEE’s Ethically Aligned Design
  • 9.2 Comparative Case Studies on Standard Implementations
  • 9.3 Tools for Evaluating AI Systems Against Global Standards
Optional Lesson: AI Agents for Ethics and Its Implications
  • Understanding AI Agents
  • Case Studies
  • Hands-On Practice with AI Agents

All necessary course materials are included.


System Requirements:

Internet Connectivity Requirements:

  • Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.

NOTE: While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system.  This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections.   Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.

Hardware Requirements:

  • CPU: 1 GHz or higher
  • RAM: 4 GB or higher
  • Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher.  1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
  • Speakers / Headphones
  • Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.

Operating System Requirements:

  • Windows 7 or higher.
  • Mac OSX 10 or higher.
  • Latest Chrome OS
  • Latest Linux Distributions

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

Web Browser Requirements:

  • Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
  • Latest Mozilla FireFox
  • Latest Microsoft Edge
  • Latest Apple Safari

Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):

  • Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
  • PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
  • Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.


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