Responsible use of ChatGPT at work
OpenAI Academy
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Business professionals, Everyone
- Duration
- Not stated
- Certificate
- No
Start any time
Checked against OpenAI Academy on 26 Oct 2026
University of Edinburgh
Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs
Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs is a free-to-learn beginner course from University of Edinburgh, online. It ends with a paid certificate.
Before you sign up
Suits owners and staff of small firms and start-ups weighing up AI for the first time. What stands out is the UK SME case material and a focus on deciding whether to use AI at all. The main caveat is that it runs on Coursera and edX, where full access or a certificate may need payment. A free alternative aimed at small firms is AI Fluency for Small Businesses from Anthropic Academy.
Properties
- Provider
- University of Edinburgh
- Format
- Self-paced
- Delivery
- Online
- Duration (as stated by provider)
- 4 weeks
- Level
- Beginner
- Cost
- Free to learn. Certificate paid
- Certificate
- Paid certificate
- Language
- English
- Funding
- None
- Next start
- Start any time
Checked against University of Edinburgh on 26 Oct 2026
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What you'll learn
Self-paced online course from the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh Futures Institute for small businesses deciding whether and how to use AI. Five modules cover responsible AI principles, business risks and limits of AI tools, lessons from UK SME leaders and a roadmap for responsible adoption. Hosted on Coursera and edX.
More courses on responsible AI and ethics.
Who it's for
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Prerequisites
Introductory: no previous knowledge required
Is Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs free?
Free to learn. Certificate paid. Listed as Free; Coursera previews the first module free, edX allows free access with a paid certificate option.
Certificate: paid certificate. EdX paid certificate.
Where to take it
- Free to learn on shortcourses.ed.ac.uk, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Taking this course from the UK
University of Edinburgh is a UK provider. We checked this course on its own page on 26 Oct 2026.
The price is shown in pounds, as the provider states it.
If you want a free, government-backed start instead, AI Skills Boost gives every adult in the UK free AI courses, and finishing selected ones earns an AI foundations badge.
None of the UK funding schemes we track pays for this course. See free and funded training by nation for what is funded where you live.
Other UK courses on responsible AI and ethics: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Online (Forth Valley College), BCS Foundation Award: Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI (PLA) (Cardiff and Vale College), Introduction to artificial intelligence (City Lit).
See also: free and funded training by nation.
Questions people ask
How much does Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs cost?
Free to learn. Certificate paid.
Is there a certificate for Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs?
Yes: paid certificate. The provider calls it "edX paid certificate".
Do I need experience first?
It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: Introductory: no previous knowledge required.
When does Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs start?
Start any time.
Are The University of Edinburgh AI courses free?
Some are. Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs is free or free to learn; the rest are paid.
Alternatives
Ethics of AI
Elements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn)
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner (our rating)
- For
- Everyone, Public sector
- Duration
- Not stated
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Free certificateChecked against Elements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn) on 26 Oct 2026Living with AI
Scottish AI Alliance
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Everyone, Public sector
- Duration (as stated by provider)
- 4-6 hours
- Certificate
- Yes
Start any time
Free certificateUKChecked against Scottish AI Alliance on 26 Oct 2026
Similar courses on responsible AI and ethics
| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCS Foundation Award: Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI (PLA)Cardiff and Vale College | Live online | FundedFree under Personal Learning Accounts | Beginner | Part Time 3 hours per weekDuration (as stated by provider) | Exam certification |
| Ethics of AILondon School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) | Live online | £650 | Beginner | runs over three weeks, with a time commitment of 6–8 hours per weekDuration (as stated by provider) | Certificate |
| AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceNational Centre for Computing Education | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | 1.5 | Certificate not stated |
| Artificial Intelligence in National SecurityKing's College London | Online, self-paced | Free for nowCertificate paid | Beginner | 5 | Paid certificate |
How we chose
- Alternatives: Chosen from other courses of the same kind, then by shared topic. At least one is a UK course where one fits. Closed courses are left out.
- Similar courses: other responsible AI and ethics courses, same level first.
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