A single enrolment that adds all four IATD AI microskills: Introduction to AI, Generative AI and its Business Applications, Responsible AI and Introduction to Agentic AI.
FreeFour courses in one enrolmentNo tech background neededFree certificates
A single enrolment that adds all four IATD AI microskills: Introduction to AI, Generative AI and its Business Applications, Responsible AI and Introduction to Agentic AI. It is the easiest way to work through a complete, free AI literacy pathway in one sitting or over a few weeks.
FreeAustralian government backedNo tech background neededUnder 3 hours
Looks at the ethical, legal and policy questions that come with using AI, such as privacy, fairness, transparency and accountability. It uses business case studies to show what responsible AI governance looks like in practice.
A short module on protecting personal information when using AI at work. It covers what counts as personal information, how AI tools use it, the privacy risks involved and what to do if an AI-related privacy breach occurs.
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.
FreeNo tech background neededPairs with AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations
An introductory course that explains why generative AI behaves the way it does, as a companion to the AI Fluency framework. It covers next token prediction, knowledge, working memory and steerability, with hands-on try-it activities, so learners can diagnose odd outputs and fix them.
FreeUnder 1 hourNot-for-profit focusAligned to the Guidance for AI Adoption
A 20-minute self-paced module that turns Australian Government responsible AI guidance into everyday steps for not-for-profit staff and volunteers. Its core rule is that the more an AI tool affects people, the more human oversight it needs.
Questions
How many free responsible AI and privacy courses are there?
6 of the 6 responsible AI and privacy courses we rate are fully free, as at our last check.
Which is the quickest?
Responsible AI for NFPs from Infoxchange, at about 20 minutes.
Which gives a free certificate?
4 courses give a free certificate. The highest rated are TAFE NSW AI Microskills Bundle, TAFE NSW Responsible AI, Digital Privacy (TAFE NSW).
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