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Ethics Courses

Ethics courses can help you learn moral philosophy, ethical theories, and the application of ethical principles in various contexts like business, healthcare, and technology. You can build skills in critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and decision-making that considers diverse perspectives and cultural contexts. Many courses introduce tools such as case studies, ethical frameworks, and scenario analysis, that support evaluating complex situations and making informed choices in both personal and professional settings.

Popular Ethics Courses and Certifications


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Ethics of Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness

    4.8 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Food Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Health Equity, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.6 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Ethics in Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Social Impact, Engineering, Case Studies, Human Factors Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

    4.7 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Risking, Data Ethics, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Generative AI, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Analysis, Intellectual Property, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    AI, Empathy & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Development

    4.6 stars, 505 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (505) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    AI Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Decision Making, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Hospice, Medical Records, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Marketing Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Prepare for CFA Level 1: Ethics and Professional Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Investment Management, Conflict Management, Compliance Management, Financial Reporting, Performance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Accountability, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    A Theoretical Origin of Ethics in Business and Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Business Management, Culture, Business Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Leadership Development, Leadership, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Trustworthy AI: Managing Bias, Ethics, and Accountability

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Risk Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Workforce Management

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Social Impact, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Robotics

    4.7 stars, 382 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (382) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Ethics and AI: A Philosophical Guide to Responsible Use

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Motion Arguments, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Legal Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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