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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


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    Lecturio

    Nursing Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Nursing, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Accountability, Risk Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Media ethics & governance

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    605 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Empower School of Health

    Ethical Consideration in Digital Health

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Telehealth, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Data Security, Data Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Social Studies, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy, Business Ethics, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Clinical Trials, Governance, Marketing Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making, Analysis, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Princeton University

    Effective Altruism

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Research, Program Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    803 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Ethics in Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Responsible AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Case Studies, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Ethics of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Affairs, Social Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ethics courses

  • Nursing Professionalism: Lecturio
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
  • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
  • Ethical Consideration in Digital Health: Empower School of Health
  • Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • Navigating Ethics in the Healthcare Workplace & Marketplace: Northeastern University
  • Effective Altruism: Princeton University
  • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University

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