Ethics of AI
Ethics of AI is a self-paced online course delivered by University of Helsinki (MOOC.fi). It is free, the provider does not state how long it takes, and awards a certificate of completion (free).
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.05 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.7 / 10
Provider learner rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings on Class Central, as at 2026-09-29
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree course and free certificate for those who pass. |
|---|---|
| Time | Time not stated (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | certificate of completion (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Responsible AI and privacy
Things to know
- No total study time is stated by the provider
- Passing needs 90 per cent of exercises done, a final assignment and peer reviews, which can take weeks to come through
- ECTS credits require Open University of Helsinki enrolment
- Free MOOC.fi account needed
Summary
A free university course that works through the big ethical questions raised by AI, such as who is accountable when AI causes harm, how transparent systems should be, and what fairness means. Each chapter pairs short readings with written exercises that are peer reviewed.
You will be able to
- Explain what AI ethics covers and why it matters in practice
- Reason about harm, accountability and blame when AI is involved
- Weigh arguments about transparency and explainability
- Apply ideas of human rights and fairness to AI use cases
- Consider how AI ethics is likely to develop in organisations
Modules
- Introduction: What is AI ethics?
- Non-maleficence: What should we do?
- Accountability: Who should be blamed?
- Transparency: Should we know how AI works?
- Human rights: Should AI respect and promote rights?
- Fairness: Should AI be fair and non-discriminative?
- AI ethics in practice: How might AI ethics develop?
Who it suits
Professionals who make or influence decisions about AI use and want a structured way to think through the ethical risks.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- University of Helsinki
- Hosted on
- MOOC.fi (ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
Compared with
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Questions
- Is Ethics of AI free?
- Yes. It is free as at our last check. Free course and free certificate for those who pass.
- How long does it take?
- The provider does not state how long it takes.
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, free.
- Who is it for?
- Professionals who make or influence decisions about AI use and want a structured way to think through the ethical risks.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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