Elements of AI (University of Helsinki / MinnaLearn)
Ethics of AI is a free course from Elements of AI, online. It ends with a free certificate. Elements of AI doesn't say how long it takes. We rate it beginner level; the provider doesn't say.
Suits anyone, including public servants and managers, who wants a grounded look at AI ethics: accountability, transparency, human rights and fairness, with practical exercises. It's free with a certificate on passing, and 2 ECTS are possible through Open University enrolment, though that cost isn't checked here. Time needed and prerequisites aren't stated; it suits beginners. For the regulatory side, try Secure AI Adoption for SMEs: Cybersecurity and the EU AI Act from CyberSuite Academy.
Free University of Helsinki course on AI ethics principles: non-maleficence, accountability, transparency and explainability, human rights, and fairness, with practical exercises.
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Everyone (no background needed), Public sector, Managers and leaders.
Level: beginner (our rating). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Not stated by provider.
Free.
Certificate: free certificate. Course certificate on passing (download from mooc.fi profile); 2 ECTS via Open University enrolment.
University of Helsinki is based in Finland. We checked this course on the provider's own page on 12 Oct 2026.
It is free to take. We show any paid extras, such as a certificate, as the provider prices them.
If you want a free, government-backed start instead, AI Skills Boost gives every adult in the UK free AI courses, and finishing selected ones earns an AI foundations badge.
None of the UK funding schemes we track pays for this course. See free and funded training by nation for what is funded where you live.
Other UK courses on responsible AI and ethics: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Online (Forth Valley College), Living with AI (Scottish AI Alliance), Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs (University of Edinburgh).
See also: free and funded training by nation, AI courses for managers and leaders.
It's free.
Yes: free certificate. The provider calls it "Course certificate on passing (download from mooc.fi profile); 2 ECTS via Open University enrolment".
It's a beginner course (our rating; the provider does not state a level). The provider does not list prerequisites.
Start any time.
Yes. Ethics of AI is free.
Cardiff and Vale College
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Cardiff and Vale College
Next: 8 Mar 2027
Cardiff and Vale College
Next: 18 Jan 2027
| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI and Ethics in GCSE computer scienceNational Centre for Computing Education | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | 1.5 | Certificate not stated |
| Responsible use of ChatGPT at workOpenAI Academy | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Not stated | No certificate |
| Artificial Intelligence in National SecurityKing's College London | Online, self-paced | Free for nowCertificate paid | Beginner | 5 | Paid certificate |
| Responsible AI Innovation for SMEsUniversity of Edinburgh | Online, self-paced | Free to learnCertificate paid | Beginner | Not stated | Paid certificate |
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