Suitable for?

Anybody who wants to learn about ethics and AI i.e managers, leaders and practitioners

How to access?

Purchase and gain access to 12 hours of on demand content accessed via BCS's exclusive platform - Discover.

How much does it cost?

£192 for all 5 modules

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What you'll learn:

  • What is ethics and how does it affect data and AI?
  • How to use virtue-based thinking to gain trust in AI.
  • How ethics and data keep the law from stifling innovation.
  • If and how to approach creating ethics guidelines.

This course includes:

  • 12 hours on-demand video
  • Assignments
  • Access on mobile and desktop
  • Certificate of completion

Course content

5 modules • xx lectures • 1 assignment • 12 hours total length

Module 1: An ethical framework for using AI

In this module, you’ll learn about the key values and principles of AI ethics. Explore the ethical considerations of developing and using AI technologies. Discover the essential duties and obligations involved in producing ethical, fair and safe AI applications.

Topics in this module:

Foundations of ethical IT professionalism

Discover the fundamental aspects of ethical conduct for IT professionals, the BCS code of conduct, and the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in IT professionalism.

Case study: Amazon AI recruitment algorithm

Delve into the ethical challenges and threats faced in this Amazon case study and consider the safeguards that could have been used.

Identifying threats to ethical behaviour

Learn about potential threats that could undermine ethical behaviour in AI and the safeguards used to address them.

Ethical by design

Explore the "Ethical by design" approach which aims to proactively anticipate and address ethical concerns rather than reacting to them afterwards.

The role of regulation in managing AI risk

Find out how regulation provides the necessary framework to ensure responsible and accountable AI development and deployment.

The DIODE framework

Discover a structured approach to making ethical decisions throughout the development and deployment of AI technologies.

Knowledge test

The pass mark for this module is 70%

Module 2: Innovating ethically with AI to drive business change

In this module, you’ll discover AI as a disruptive force transforming how we live, work, learn and interact with the world. Learn how AI can be harnessed to keep pace with rapidly evolving technological advancements and drive change that will allow us to go further than ever before.

Topics in this module:

The AI revolution

AI has begun to transform and embed itself within the world in which live, meaning that it is now relevant to everyone. Let's explore this impact. 

Real-world applications of various AI technologies

Delve into what AI is, its various subsets, and their practical uses.

Supervised and unsupervised learning

Learn about labelled and unlabelled data types, which are essential to understanding supervised and unsupervised learning.

The versatile use cases of generative AI algorithms

Explore the different types of AI.

How do we develop and use AI ethically?

Discover the concerns and challenges around the development and use of AI.

The AI lifecycle

Explore the common stages and ethical principles of AI development.

Knowledge test

The pass mark for this module is 70%

Module 3: Data privacy, governance and policy in AI

This module is followed by an AI-marked scenario to put your learning into practice. (Please note that the AI-marked scenarios are only available with the foundation certificate and not if you buy this module as a standalone item).

Module 3: Data privacy, governance and policy in AI

In this module, you’ll explore data ethics - principles and guidelines that can show you how to collect, handle and use data in a way that respects the privacy and rights of data subjects. Find out how data ethics build on and go beyond following data legislation.

Topics in this module:

Key aspects of data governance

Explore the key principles of data governance in AI development.

Overcoming the hurdles in handling varied data types

Delve into the complex challenge of working with the vast quantities of diverse forms of data that AI development and training require.

Regulations and authorities

Discover more about the regulations and authorities governing the legal and ethical collection and use of data in the UK.

Data Protection Act 2018

Learn about the seven fundamental principles set out in the UK GDPR and what they mean for data used in AI. 

Data Ethics Framework

Explore the principles and guidelines that inform the responsible collection, handling and use of data that respects the privacy and rights of data subjects.

Knowledge test

The pass mark for this module is 70%

Module 4: Data architecture, sustainability and ethics

In this module, you’ll explore the stages of working data, the required roles to manage the risks, and sustainable practices for ethical and eco-conscious AI. Discover the pivotal role of data architecture in shaping efficient systems. Learn to mitigate risks for data integrity and security. Explore sustainability measures to reduce AI's environmental impact.

Topics in this module:

The role of data architecture in AI

Consider how ethical principles relate to the role of data architecture and how these considerations contribute to responsible and ethical AI practices. 

Unveiling the AI-powered data lifecycle stages

Explore critical stages such as data creation, storage, sharing, utilisation, archiving, and deletion. 

Approaches to support management of risk

Discover the categories of risks in data architecture and their potential impact.

AI sustainability

Learn how to embrace sustainability in AI.

Knowledge test

The pass mark for this module is 70%

 

This module is followed by an AI-marked scenario to put your learning into practice. (Please note that the AI-marked scenarios are only available with the foundation certificate and not if you buy this module as a standalone item).

Module 5: Ethically building and testing AI solutions

In this module, you’ll learn about the crucial steps in building and validating AI solutions. Delve into organisational considerations, human-centred design principles, training AI models, rigorous testing, and ensuring continued safe operation.

Topics in this module:

Strategic insights for developing AI solutions

Delve into the use of AI for external organisations, examine how the developer's organisation can support ethical AI and underscore the importance of selling AI to organisations capable of deploying it ethically. 

Human-centred design principles

Explore the key principles to consider in human-centred design.

AI training processes and essential considerations

Explore the importance of data volume, variety, and reliability and the critical role of selecting the appropriate training data. 

Critical examination in AI testing

Discover the key areas to test to ensure the reliability and accuracy of AI solutions.

Sustaining safe AI operations

Learn about the measures to take to safeguard the continuous operation of AI systems.

Knowledge test

The pass mark for this module is 70%

 

This module is followed by an AI-marked scenario to put your learning into practice. (Please note that the AI-marked scenarios are only available with the foundation certificate and not if you buy this module as a standalone item).

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Description

Today’s stakeholders value ethical standards more than ever before, and they expect you to use AI responsibly to limit harm to others. This exclusive learning programme helps you and your team make smart decisions that protect your reputation as well as your customers.

The course equips you to design and build AI ethically, navigating risks from security to human rights. It goes beyond theoretical knowledge, letting you apply what you’ve learnt through real-life case studies and interviews followed by AI-marked activities.

Complete this learning programme and assessment activities and you'll develop a practical understanding of, and skills relating to:  

  • The need for ethical and regulatory standards in AI.  
  • The use of different AI systems and their impact on the business and society. 
  • The lawful and ethical collection and use of data.  
  • The data, infrastructure and environmental considerations of AI systems. 
  • The ethical considerations in developing, testing and running AI. 

Practical tools such as checklists are also included within the course content to provide support when applying ethical decision making in the design of projects.

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Module 2: Innovating ethically with AI to drive business change

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Module 3: Data privacy, governance and policy in AI

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Module 4: Data architecture, sustainability and ethics

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Module 5: Ethically building and testing AI solutions

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