Responsible AI Innovation for SMEs

Developed in partnership with BRAID UK, this four-week course will give you a basic understanding of how to responsibly use artificial intelligence tools to support the growth of your business. Throughout the course, you'll learn key methods and approaches, the benefits and risks that come with AI tools, explore policy and regulations that are helpful in the process of getting started, and much more.

The course also includes interviews with people within the sector who share practical examples of where AI has been used responsibly, why responsible AI use is needed, and how to avoid common mistakes when using an AI system.

Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free - you can choose this option when you enrol or pay for the full course. edX allows you to access the course for free - if you want to gain a certificate you can choose to pay for the course.

Learners can also apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for completing the course

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Responsible AI, and basic principles and best practices for Responsible AI innovation
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the potential benefit, risks and limits of different AI tools, methods and approaches
3. Demonstrate awareness of the relevant policy and regulations relevant to AI adoption and use
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how other SMEs have made use of AI
5. Ask the right questions when seeking to use a proprietary or open-source AIsystem and be aware of hidden issues and harms that can occur with such use.

This course is for anyone within a small to medium sized enterprise (SME), Micro or Start-up looking to use AI Systems, methods and approaches for the first time in their business. It is also ideal for anyone keen to better understand challenges with AI governance.

Introductory: no previous knowledge required