Intro to Data & AI Ethics (Udemy.com)
Explore complex, thought-provoking ethical issues in the age of AI, and the importance of responsible data stewardship
Created by: Maven Analytics
Last updated June 2026
What you will learn
- Review the fundamental concepts of ethics, and discuss how data ethics differs from legal frameworks regulating data
- Understand how to be an effective steward of data, and review the ethical implications of collecting and managing sensitive data
- Learn how to detect and mitigate common forms of bias, including sampling, selection, algorithmic and confirmation bias
- Dive into the world of AI and explore unique ethical challenges in terms of data collection, bias, and societal harm
Course Description
Data and AI Ethics are topics that most data leaders and professionals don’t learn in school, or on the job.
But as the volume of data grows and the impact of ML & AI algorithms continues to increase, understanding the ethical implications of our work – and how to prevent & mitigate ethical lapses – is more important than ever.
We’ll start this course by defining AI and Data ethics before moving on to what it means to be an ethical steward of data.
From there, we’ll dive into the types of bias that can be present in your data and how it can propagate into analyses and algorithms in a way that can not only raise ethical questions, but also negatively impact your company’s bottom line.
Next, we’ll dive into the world of modern AI models, and the unique risks and ethical concerns posed by powerful generative AI tools.
We’ll use case studies to highlight real-life controversies, discuss how to mitigate the risk of ethical lapses, and use thought exercises to help you develop the skills to anticipate, identify, and mitigate the risk of ethical lapses in your day-to-day work.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Data Ethics 101
Introduce the fundamental concepts of ethics, and discuss how data ethics differs from legal frameworks regulating data
Ethical Data Stewardship
Understand how to be an effective steward of data, and review the ethical implications of collecting and managing sensitive data
Data & Algorithmic Bias
Learn how to detect and mitigate common forms of bias, including sampling, selection, algorithmic and confirmation bias
AI Ethics & Impact
Dive into the world of AI and explore unique ethical challenges in terms of data collection, bias, and societal harm
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1.5 hours of high-quality video
6 real-world case studies
9 thought exercises
4 course quizzes
Data & AI Ethics ebook (50+ pages)
Expert support and Q&A forum
30-day Udemy satisfaction guarantee
If you’re looking for a unique and highly engaging way to learn about data and AI ethics, this course is for you.
Happy learning!
-Chris Bruehl (Data Science Expert & Lead Python Instructor, Maven Analytics)
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Maven Analytics
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Reviews
By Jackie Motlokoa on 9/8/2026
The course is interesting. I have learned a lot about AI and hope to adhere and use it in line with set rules. Careful consideration will always be in mind when using AI.
By Fanny Masetlane on 9/3/2026
This course it was a game changer and brought new ideas regarding AI and it is best for life.
By Hlangi Mfusi on 9/1/2026
I have learned a lot about Ethics and Data on the course and will also implement on my work.
By Elizabeth Miller on 9/22/2025
Very clear, concise and thought provoking. Engaging intro with the hypothetical examples.
By Janne Koukkula on 8/11/2025
Would like to have a bit more deep dive material on this course. I general it was very good.
By SUBRAMANIAN HARIHARAN on 7/20/2025
This course helped me with some knowledge on the Ethics in the usage of AI
By Jojo Daly on 6/17/2025
It was very informative and interesting - I liked it as the course material included various case studies.
By Diana Rosentul on 5/25/2025
It was a very good introduction to Ethics on data science and AI. The content was very informative and clear.
By Cheong Geok Ping, Regina on 12/31/2024
good intro course for awareness , but some content start to be a bit repetitive after the second half
By Dawn Lindgren on 12/27/2024
Yes. Annoyed by missing words in the text, most often prepositions. The print materials should be reviewed for proper grammar.
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