Be an Ethical Leader in Data-Driven Technologies. Master strategies to put ethics into practice in data-driven technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Internet of Things.

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What you will learn

Apply ethical principles, frameworks, regulations, and standards utilized in data-driven technologies and analyze the challenges that may compromise their implementation.
Detect and mitigate ethical risks in the design, development, and deployment of data-driven technologies.
Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders about ethical safeguards, ethical risks, and mitigation strategies.
Create, implement, and evaluate the organizational policies and governance structure required for ethical data-driven technologies.

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About this Professional Certificate

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The Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) industry validated certification helps professionals differentiate themselves from other job candidates by demonstrating their ability to ethically navigate data driven emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning and Data Science. Organizations and governments are seeking out ethics professionals to minimize risk and guide their decision-making about the design of inclusive, responsible, and trusted technology. An algorithm not designed and assessed in alignment with ethical standards can create further inequity across race, gender and marginalized populations. The reputational and financial impact of an ethics violation can devastate a company. Knowledgeable ethics leaders are needed who can navigate through the more than 160 frameworks and guidelines to select and implement the best strategy to promote fairness and minimize risk for their organization. This specialization is designed for learners who want to create and lead initiatives that prioritize ethical integrity within emerging data-driven technology fields such as artificial intelligence and data science and will be prepared to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Your journey to CEET Certification 1) Complete the Coursera Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist Professional Certificate 2) Review the CEET CET-110 Exam Blueprint 3) Purchase your CEET Exam Voucher 4) Register for your CEET Exam

Applied Learning Project

Learners will create a portfolio of assets highlighting their skills as ethical leaders. The assets consist of written documents and video communications required of ethical leaders, including Op-Ed articles, risk management reports, strategy memos, media releases, and video press briefings.

Learners who complete the Honors projects will also author an industry feature article; a recommendation memo for the most appropriate ethical framework to guide an organization or a project; an Algorithmic Impact Assessment; a change management presentation to a Board of Directors; and a strategic business document such as a cost-benefit analysis, design plan, or business continuity plan.

This portfolio of assets can be shared on a learner’s social profile, shared in job interviews, or used immediately within their organization to promote ethical principles.

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Flexible Schedule

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Beginner Level

Approximately 8 months to complete

Suggested pace of 3 hours/week

English

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There are 6 Courses in this Professional Certificate

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Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies

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The greatest risk in emerging technology is the perpetuation of bias in automated technologies dependent upon data sets. Solutions created with racial, gender or demographic bias, whether unintentional or not can perpetuate tragic inequities socially and economically. This is the first of five courses within the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate and it is designed for learners seeking to advocate and promote the ethical use of data-driven technologies. Students will learn what emerging technologies are and how they can be used to create data driven solutions. You will learn types of bias and common ethical theories and how they can be applied to emerging technology, and examine legal and ethical privacy concepts as they relate to technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science fields. Throughout the course learners begin to distinguish which types of bias may cause the greatest risk and which principles to apply to strategically respond to ethical considerations.

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Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps

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Ethical principles build a strong foundation for driving ethical technologies. Principles alone can be elusive and impractical for application. Ethical frameworks based upon these principles provide a structure to guide technologists when implementing data-driven solutions. However, ethical frameworks, along with standards and regulations, can make compliance tasks more complex, and they can also raise the tension between ethical duties and business practicalities. An approach is needed to reconcile these issues. This second course within the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate is designed for learners seeking to analyze ethical frameworks, regulations, standards, and best practices and integrate them into data-driven solutions.

Students will become familiar with frameworks and the common ethical principles they are based upon and how they can be applied across a variety of ethically driven dilemmas. You will learn applicable regulations and best practices established across global organizations and governments and how to navigate the integration of these standards in the context of business needs. This course is the second of five courses within the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate. The preceding course is titled Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies.

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Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks

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Data-driven technologies like AI, when designed with ethics in mind, benefit both the business and society at large. But it’s not enough to say you will “be ethical” and expect it to happen. We need tools and techniques to help us assess gaps in our ethical behaviors and to identify and stop threats to our ethical goals. We also need to know where and how to improve our ethical processes across development lifecycles. What we need is a way to manage ethical risk. This third course in the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate is designed for learners seeking to detect and mitigate ethical risks in the design, development, and deployment of data-driven technologies. Students will learn the fundamentals of ethical risk analysis, sources of risk, and how to manage different types of risk. Throughout the course, learners will learn strategies for identifying and mitigating risks.

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Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

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Leading a data-driven organization necessitates effective communication to create a culture of ethical practice. Communication to stakeholders will guide an organization's strategy and potentially impact the future of work for that organization or entity. It is not enough to talk about ethical practices, you need to to relate their value to stakeholders. Building out strategies that are inclusive and relatable can build public trust and loyalty, and knowing how to plan for a crisis will reduce the harm to such trust and loyalty.

In this fourth course of the CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate, learners will develop inclusive strategies to communicate business impacts to stakeholders, design communication strategies that mirror ethical principles and policies, and in case of an ethical crisis, be prepared to manage the crisis and the media to reduce business impact. This course is the fourth of five courses within the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) professional certificate. The preceding courses are titled Promote the Ethical Use of Data-Driven Technologies, Turn Ethical Frameworks into Actionable Steps, and Detect and Mitigate Ethical Risks.

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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
What background knowledge is necessary?
A genuine interest in ensuring that emerging technologies are ethical, trusted, and inclusive is the only requirement.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule and experience level, but with 2-3 hours of work/week, most learners are able to complete the Specialization in approximately 6 months.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
We encourage you to start with courses 1 and 2 to gain a foundation for ethical practice in data-driven technology fields, but then you can take the remaining three courses in any order.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No, this Specialization does not offer University credit. However, you will be prepared to take the Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CET-110) certification exam offered by CertNexus.
How do I obtain the industry certification of Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CET-110)?
Vouchers to sit for the exam are available through CertNexus. For more information on the CEET exam please go to https://certnexus.com/certification/ceet/
Exams can be scheduled through Pearson VUE for either in-person or online delivery after a voucher has been purchased.
For full instructions on how to schedule your exam, please visit https://certnexus.com/education-and-training/candidate-resources/
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
Upon completion of the Specialization, you will be able to:
Schedule and sit for your Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CET-110) certification.
Share your portfolio of projects with current and potential employers.
Implement ethical practices into data science and machine learning lifecycles.
Communicate with internal and external audiences your strategic plan for ethical practices.
What will I be able to do upon completion of the Honors projects?
Upon completion of all five of the course Honors projects, you will be ready to lead ethical strategy in a data-driven organization. You will be able to immediately implement an ethical strategy at your organization using the portfolio of Honors assets:
An industry feature article to use for PR.
A recommendation memo for the most appropriate ethical framework to guide the organization or a project.
An Algorithmic Impact Assessment.
A change management presentation to a Board of Directors.
A strategic business document such as a cost-benefit analysis, design plan, or business continuity plan.

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