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There are 3 modules in this course
Transform how your organization builds trust in AI. Learn to design end‑to‑end data lineage and ethical governance frameworks that make AI explainable, auditable, and compliant—without slowing innovation.
In this hands‑on course, you’ll capture provenance from source to model, manage metadata and documentation (datasheets, model cards), and operationalize risk controls aligned to industry guidance.
Practice integrating lineage with the AI lifecycle—ingestion, training, deployment, monitoring—and implement privacy, fairness, and quality assurance guardrails. You’ll produce audit‑ready evidence packs, dashboards, and review artifacts that withstand scrutiny from leadership, regulators, and clients.
By the end, you’ll design governed AI workflows, evaluate risks and mitigations, and institutionalize ethical review gates for reliable, accountable outcomes.
Explore the core principles of data governance and ethical AI. Learn how frameworks like C2PA and tools like DuckLake help verify content authenticity and detect misinformation. Understand global governance perspectives and how to embed trust into AI systems.
What's included
8 videos3 readings3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 36 minutes
Course Introduction•2 minutes
What is Data Governance•5 minutes
Frameworks of Data Governance•6 minutes
DuckLake for Data Governance•4 minutes
Tagging AI-Generated Content •4 minutes
C2PA Explained: Digital Content Provenance •5 minutes
Misinformation Detection Usecase •5 minutes
Building trust in AI systems•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 17 minutes
Course syllabus•5 minutes
Disclaimer•2 minutes
World Economic Forum – AI Governance Framework•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 80 minutes
Understanding Data Governance and Its Frameworks•20 minutes
Content Integrity & Oversight•30 minutes
Governance Foundations and Content Authenticity•30 minutes
Data Pipelines and Lineage
Module 2•4 hours to complete
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Dive into the architecture of data pipelines and learn how to build them with governance in mind. Use tools like OpenLineage to visualize, monitor, and trace data across its lifecycle—ensuring transparency and compliance.
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6 videos1 reading3 assignments2 ungraded labs
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6 videos•Total 33 minutes
Introduction to Data Pipelines•5 minutes
Building Governance into Data Pipelines•4 minutes
Visualizing a Data Pipeline•9 minutes
Visualizing Data Lineage•6 minutes
Lineage as Pipeline Intelligence•5 minutes
Implementing Data Lineage Tracking•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Importance of Data Pipelines•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 80 minutes
Designing and Governing Modern Data Pipelines•20 minutes
Pipeline Tracking & Lineage•30 minutes
Data Pipelines and Lineage•30 minutes
2 ungraded labs•Total 90 minutes
Visualizing and Monitoring Data Flows•45 minutes
Data Lineage Tracking•45 minutes
Responsible AI & Applied Governance
Module 3•2 hours to complete
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Design AI systems that are both powerful and principled. Learn ethics-by-design workflows, governance automation, and advanced compliance strategies to future-proof your AI initiatives.
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10 videos3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 49 minutes
Principles of Responsible AI •5 minutes
Data Governance and RAI•6 minutes
Data Governance and Ethical AI•4 minutes
Designing Ethics-by-Design Workflows•4 minutes
Implementing Governance Automation with Machine Learning•4 minutes
Evaluating Governance Effectiveness •5 minutes
Security in Governance Frameworks•5 minutes
Advanced Governance Patterns•4 minutes
Future Trends in AI & Data Strategy •6 minutes
Tying it all back•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 80 minutes
Principles and Practices of Responsible AI through Data Governance•20 minutes
Ethical AI & Governance in Action•30 minutes
Responsible AI & Applied Governance•30 minutes
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This course provides practical frameworks and techniques for implementing ethical, traceable, and compliant data practices for AI systems. It's important because organizations face increasing regulatory scrutiny and public expectations regarding AI transparency and ethics.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for professionals who need to ensure AI systems meet ethical standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining data traceability and governance.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
You'll be able to design governance frameworks for AI systems, implement data lineage tracking, create ethics-by-design workflows, and establish content authenticity verification systems. These skills enable you to build responsible AI systems that maintain trust and compliance.
What background knowledge is necessary?
A working understanding of data management concepts, familiarity with AI systems, and basic knowledge of data ethics will help you get the most from this course.
What topics are covered in this course?
The course covers data governance principles, traceable data lineage, content authenticity frameworks, ethics-by-design methodologies, governance automation, and regulatory compliance for AI systems.
What is the learning experience of this course?
The course combines theoretical instructions with practical application through hands-on labs, demos, case studies, and expert-led dialogues. You'll work on real-world governance challenges and produce documentation and frameworks applicable to your organization.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.