National Centre for Computing Education
AI and Ethics in GCSE computer science is a free course from National Centre for Computing Education, online. It takes about 1.5 hours.
National Centre for Computing Education doesn't say whether there is a certificate. We rate it beginner level; the provider doesn't say.
Suits GCSE computer science teachers who need to cover AI ethics for exams. What stands out is the link to how exam boards approach these questions, in about 90 minutes. The main caveat is that it is a single short session focused on GCSE content rather than classroom AI tools. A free alternative on safe use of AI in education, set as a certified assessment, is the Chartered College of Teaching's Safe and effective use of AI in education.
Checked against National Centre for Computing Education on 26 Oct 2026
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A free 90-minute self-paced online course for teachers of GCSE computer science on what AI and machine learning are, the main social and ethical issues AI raises and how exam boards approach these topics. Also useful for Key Stage 3 discussions. Access lasts a year after booking.
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Level: beginner (our rating). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Not stated by provider.
Free.
Certificate: not stated by provider.
National Centre for Computing Education is a UK provider. We checked this course on its own page on 26 Oct 2026.
It is free to take. We show any paid extras, such as a certificate, as the provider prices them.
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Other UK courses for teachers and educators: Using AI in education settings: support materials (Department for Education), Using GenAI with Confidence for University & College Professional Services Staff (University of Edinburgh), AI in primary computing (National Centre for Computing Education).
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