London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Ethics of AI is a paid course from LSE, online. It costs £650. It ends with a certificate. Next: 16 Nov 2026. We rate it beginner level; the provider doesn't say.
Suits professionals who use, manage or advise on AI and want a philosophy-led way to reason about its ethics rather than a compliance checklist. What stands out is the weekly live sessions with tutors and a capstone, all within three weeks. The main caveat is the time: 6 to 8 hours a week, and £650 for a short course. A free alternative is Elements of AI's Ethics of AI, a self-paced online course.
Checked against London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on 26 Oct 2026
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A three-week online masterclass from LSE's Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method on the ethics of AI. It covers ethical concepts and methods, a sociotechnical view of AI systems and cases such as AI-assisted decisions and companion chatbots, with weekly live sessions and a capstone project. No technical model-building.
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Level: beginner (our rating). Delivery: live online.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
£650. Tuition fees: £650.
Certificate: Official digital badge and certificate of completion from LSE.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 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.
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Other UK courses on responsible AI and ethics: Living with AI (Scottish AI Alliance), Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Online (Forth Valley College), Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs (University of Edinburgh).
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Next: 16 Nov 2026.
£650.
Yes: certificate. The provider calls it "Official digital badge and certificate of completion from LSE".
It's a beginner course (our rating; the provider does not state a level). Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Next: 16 Nov 2026.
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| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics of AIElements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn) | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Not stated | Free certificate |
| Responsible use of ChatGPT at workOpenAI Academy | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Not stated | No certificate |
| Responsible AI Innovation for SMEsUniversity of Edinburgh | Online, self-paced | Free to learnCertificate paid | Beginner | 4 weeksDuration (as stated by provider) | Paid 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 |
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