
AI+ Ethics™ Self-Paced Online Course & Examination
Instructor-led
The AI+ Ethics certification is designed for business leaders, AI developers, and ethics professionals in both business and government sectors. It offers comprehensive knowledge of AI ethics, societal impacts, and practical strategies for addressing ethical challenges in AI design and deployment.
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Course Overview
The AI+ Ethics Certification is an industry-oriented program enabling professionals to distinguish themselves in ethically utilizing emerging AI technologies. Business and government organizations actively seek ethics professionals to mitigate risks and guide decision-making in AI application design. The brand's values and financial impacts resulting from ethical violations can significantly affect an organization's image. Ethical leaders play a crucial role in implementing strategies to promote fairness, minimize risks, and uphold ethical standards, ensuring the overall well-being of their organizations.
Why AI+ Ethics
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In-Depth Ethical Understanding: Understand ethical considerations and social impacts of AI for responsible decision-making.
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Bias Mitigation and Fairness: Learn strategies to identify and prevent biases in AI systems, ensuring fairness and transparency.
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Privacy and Security Assurance: Explore strategies to safeguard privacy and secure AI systems and data.
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Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Understand global AI regulations to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Course Modules
Module 1: Overview of AI Ethics and 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 4: Privacy and Security Issues in AI
- Study frameworks for holding organizations accountable for the ethical use of AI.
- Why it matters: Ensures ethical AI deployment and helps mitigate the consequences of potential misuse or harm.
Module 5: Accountability and Responsibility
- 5.1 Concepts of Accountability in AI Development and Deployment
- 5.2 Responsibilities of AI Practitioners and Organizations
Module 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
Module 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
Module 8: AI Governance and 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
Module 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 Module: AI Agents for Ethics and its implications
- Understanding AI Agents
- Case Studies
- Hands-on practice with AI Agents
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this AI+ Ethics certificate program, participants gain the ability to understand fundamental ethical considerations and their societal
impact. They also recognize the influence of biased data and the importance of establishing fair and equitable AI systems. Additionally, participants can implement
transparency in AI system development to mitigate bias, comprehend privacy and security concerns in design and deployment, and realize accountability and responsibility in AI system deployment
AI Tools
You will master the following AI tools in our AI+ Ethical course
AI4People (Atomium - European Institute for Science, Media, and Democracy) |
IBM - AI Explainability 360 |
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European Commission High-Level Expert Group on AI |
Who Should Attend
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Ethics Professionals: Enhance your expertise in AI ethics to guide responsible AI deployment.
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AI & Data Enthusiasts: Learn how to apply ethical frameworks in AI decision-making processes.
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Compliance Officers: Ensure AI technologies comply with legal and ethical standards to mitigate risks.
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Technology Leaders: Drive ethical AI strategies and lead responsible AI initiatives within organizations.
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Students & New Graduates: Gain a competitive edge in the rapidly growing field of AI ethics.
Delivery options
AI+ Ethical is available as a self-paced online course or instructor-led.
Instructor-led: Held over 1 day, it is an intensive day of training which includes live demos and real-time Q&A and peer collaboration. This course can be delivered onsite at your premises or in our virtual classroom. Request a quote for your team
Self-Paced online: 6-hours of on-demand video lessons, e-book and podcasts. Access to your own online learning portal for 12-months to work through and certify. Learn anywhere, anytime, with modular quizzes to track progress.
Pre-requisites
- Basic grasp of ethical principles and moral reasoning
- Interest in how AI impacts society and daily life, and openness to change
- Willingness to understand AI ethical frameworks and guidelines
Exam & Certification
This course prepares participants for the examination leading to AI+ Ethical certification. The exam is held online via a proctored exam platform.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Questions: 50 multiple-choice/multiple-response
- Passing mark: 70% (35 questions correct out of 50 questions)
- Delivery: completed online via your AI Certs learning portal
- A digital certification will be provided upon passing
Exam Blueprint:
- Overview of AI Ethics & Societal Impact – 10%
- Bias and Fairness in AI – 5%
- Transparency and Explainable AI – 10%
- Privacy and Security Issues in AI – 5%
- Accountability and Responsibility – 10%
- Legal and Regulatory Issues – 15%
- Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks – 15%
- AI Governance & Best Practices – 15%
- Global AI Ethics Standards – 15%
Course Materials & Inclusions
One-year subscription to the AI+ course materials, these are regularly updated to ensure the latest developments are included in your courseware. This includes:
- High-Quality Videos, E-book (PDF & Audio), and Podcasts
- AI Mentor for Personalised Guidance
- Quizzes, Assessments, and Course Resources
- Comprehensive Exam Study Guide
- Official AI+ Certification Online Proctored Exam
- One Free Exam Retake
You will receive a digital certification upon passing the online examination.
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