Certificate in AI Ethics
Why earn a Certificate in AI Ethics?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we think, learn, work, and connect with one another. While AI offers tremendous promise, it also raises urgent ethical questions about bias, privacy, equity, and governance. As AI technologies advance faster than regulation, there is a growing need for leaders who can critically evaluate their impact and guide their responsible use.
The Certificate in AI Ethics prepares you to become an ethical leader who can promote fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI innovation across industries. Rooted in Aurora University’s commitment to advancing AI literacy, the certificate offers a comprehensive look at AI’s societal impact, ethical challenges, and regulatory frameworks. Through interdisciplinary coursework and case studies, you will gain a strong foundation in ethical reasoning and critical analysis while developing practical skills in policy evaluation, bias mitigation, and responsible decision-making. By integrating perspectives from philosophy, computer science, healthcare, business, and law, the Certificate in AI Ethics empowers you to shape how AI is developed and applied responsibly in fields such as technology, healthcare, business, public policy, and more.
- Program length: Three, 8-week courses
- Program type: The Certificate in AI Ethics can be completed for credit by current degree-seeking students at AU or by non-degree-seeking students-at-large.
- Program format: Fully online, asynchronous classes
- Tuition: View current rates
- AI Ethics in Business, Healthcare, and Criminal Justice
- Responsible Innovation and Governance
- The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence
How to enroll
As a currently enrolled degree-seeking student at AU, you can choose whether or not to complete the Certificate in AI Ethics for credit.
- The for-credit Certificate in AI Ethics will result in 12 elective credits toward your degree upon completing the three required courses. This means the courses will also show up on your transcripts. By taking the classes for credit, the courses will be included in your standard tuition rate. View current rates.
Please indicate your preference and interest in pursuing the Certificate in AI Ethics by filling out the Certificate Interest Form. Once approved, you will receive an email with next steps from your advisor.
The Certificate in AI Ethics is available to non-degree-seeking students at AU who want to obtain the certificate for credit from Aurora University. The for-credit Certificate in AI Ethics will result in 12 credits from Aurora University. View current tuition rates.
Please complete the student-at-large form below to indicate your interest in pursuing the Certificate for AI Ethics as a non-degree-seeking student.