For AI governance and AI ethics courses, a good free place to start is Ethics of AI from University of Helsinki.
Free and paid courses are compared side by side.
For a UK course, try Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs from The University of Edinburgh.
| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | For | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Responsible AI Innovation for SMEsUniversity of Edinburgh | Online, self-paced | Free to learnCertificate paid | Beginner | Small business owners, Business professionals | 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 | Business professionals, Managers and leaders | 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 | Managers and leaders, Business professionals | runs over three weeks, with a time commitment of 6–8 hours per weekDuration (as stated by provider) | Certificate |
| Ethics of AIElements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn) | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Everyone, Public sector | Not stated | Free certificate |
| Responsible use of ChatGPT at workOpenAI Academy | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Business professionals, Everyone | Not stated | No certificate |
| Secure AI Adoption for SMEs: Cybersecurity and the EU AI ActCyberSuite Academy | Online, self-paced | Free | Intermediate | Small business owners, Managers and leaders | 15 | Free certificate |
Governance courses cover who decides how AI is used in an organisation, how risks are assessed and recorded, and how data protection applies. Ethics courses focus on fairness, transparency and accountability.
If your organisation handles personal data, check that a course covers UK GDPR as well as general principles. Certificates from professional bodies and universities are listed with their level where the provider states one.
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