Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already shaping finance, business, and decision‑making but sometimes without ethical rules, it can cause real harm.

The CISI Certificate in Ethical Artificial Intelligence is a short, award‑winning online course designed to help learners understand how AI should be developed and used responsibly, especially in financial services.

The course focuses on key ethical challenges such as bias, transparency, accountability, data privacy, and risk management.

It explores how AI systems can unintentionally reinforce inequality and why ethical thinking must be built in from the very start of AI design.

You’ll learn through interactive online content including videos, interviews, and short readings, and you can study at your own pace, on any device.

The full programme takes around 12 hours and includes short tests at the end of each module. Once completed, you receive a formal CISI certificate to demonstrate your knowledge, without sitting a full exam.

The qualification is part of the 695th Lord Mayor of London’s Ethical AI Initiative, which aims to promote transparency and accountability in AI across professions.

It’s written by industry experts and offers a global perspective on how regulators and organisations are responding to rapid AI growth.

✅ Best bit for students:

Manchester Met students can access this certificate for free, making it a brilliant way to boost employability, understand AI ethics, and stand out in applications, even if you’re just starting your career.

Please use the QR code to sign up.