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AI Ethics, Data Privacy, and Security

Mini Course
AI is evolving quickly, often faster than the policies around it. Lead with confidence even in uncertainty by understanding how AI makes decisions, spotting risks early, and managing data privacy effectively. In this 2-hour AI ethics course for HR, you’ll learn how to use AI responsibly in HR by protecting employee data, reducing bias, and keeping human judgment at the center.
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Learning Objectives

Make confident decisions about when and when not to use AI in HR
Protect employee data through privacy-first AI practices
Identify and reduce common sources of AI bias in HR decisions
Set up governance and human oversight to keep AI accountable

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Course structure

AI Ethics, Data Privacy, and Security
Intermediate
1 module
• 6 lessons
• 2 hours
Adopt AI with safety, fairness, and trust
Become a trusted voice in AI decisions. In this mini course, you’ll learn the three pillars of AI and ethics in HR. You’ll discover how to protect sensitive employee data, reduce bias, and build governance that keeps AI transparent and accountable. You’ll also learn the human-in-the-loop principles that prevent costly mistakes and protect trust in the business. By the end, you’ll know when to pause and proceed, ensuring your organization stays compliant while embracing innovation.
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KEY PROJECTS & RESOURCES IN THIS COURSE

Responsible AI Use Pillars
Get an overview of the core pillars for responsible AI use and explore practical use cases.
Activity: Preparing Employee Data for AI Use
Guide Priya through each stage of cleaning, minimizing, and anonymizing sensitive data before it’s used in an AI tool.
Guide to Common AI Bias in HR
Learn five common types of bias in AI-driven HR system and the actions to address it.
AI Governance Cheat Sheet
Explore five core components of AI governance and how HR professionals can apply them in practice.
Activity: AI Scenarios: Pause or Proceed?
Understand when to pause or proceed in nuanced AI in HR scenarios.
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Why should I enroll in this AI Ethics, Data Privacy, and Security course?

As AI becomes woven into everyday HR work, it’s easy to adopt these tools without fully understanding what’s at stake. But with a clear ethical framework, you can champion AI adoption confidently, ensuring AI tools are data-secure, bias-resistant, and built to strengthen employee trust. This course covers the key ethical considerations of AI in HR, such as employee data privacy and AI bias. You’ll learn how to adopt AI responsibly without compromising compliance or fairness.

This AI ethics course also comes with interactive activities, plus ready-to-use cheat sheets and checklists, so you’ll be able to apply what you learn immediately. The AI Ethics, Data Privacy, and Security online course takes about 2 hours to complete, making it a quick yet high-value investment that delivers immediate results.

Who is this AI ethics course for?

This course is for any HR professional who wants to learn how to ensure AI is adopted ethically and responsibly. It’s ideal if you want to:

  • Use AI tools at work without risking employee data privacy
  • Avoid AI bias in HR and unfair outcomes in hiring, performance, and talent decisions
  • Know when to pause or proceed if an AI recommendation doesn’t feel right
  • Put clear governance and oversight in place instead of guessing what’s allowed

In short, if you want to use AI in a way that’s human-centric and legally sound, this course provides the guardrails to do it right.

Do I need technical knowledge to take this course?

No. This course explains AI ethics, data privacy, and security in clear HR language, with practical examples and tools you can use immediately without prior technical knowledge.

Is there a fixed schedule?

No. This program is 100% online and self-paced! When you learn and how much time you spend each day, week, or month is up to you. In total, you will need to invest approximately 35 hours to finish the program and obtain your certificate.

How long do I have access to the program?

In total, you will have 12 months of access to the student portal, all lessons, and learning materials. On average, members complete their (first) program in 3 - 4 months.

Which languages are the courses conducted in?

All courses are conducted in English with English subtitles available.

Is this program the right fit for me?

If you’re not sure if this program is the right fit, we are here to help you determine which program is the right fit for your goals and needs! Simply talk to one of our admissions advisors or send them an email at [email protected].

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