UNESCO and LG AI Research Global MOOC on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

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Enrolment is now open for the Global MOOC on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, a free online course developed by UNESCO and LG AI Research and delivered through Coursera. The course is open to learners worldwide and turns the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI into practical learning for real-world use.


The program targets technologists, researchers, policymakers, students, and other professionals whose work touches artificial intelligence. In addition, learners who complete the course are eligible for a certificate.

Application Deadline: Enrolment is now open
Eligible Countries: Worldwide
Course Location: Online (Coursera)
Course Duration: Structured across 10 modules (duration not specified)
Host Organization: UNESCO; LG AI Research; Coursera (partner)

Funding/Benefits: Free access to the course

About the Course

This global MOOC offers practical learning on the ethics of artificial intelligence. It was co-developed by UNESCO and LG AI Research and is hosted on Coursera.

The course covers major ethics themes in AI. These include fairness and inclusion, privacy and data governance, transparency and accountability, safety and security, environmental sustainability, and global AI governance.

Moreover, the course is designed for practical application. Learners engage with real-world cases and reflective exercises that help connect policy principles to everyday AI practice.

Who Should Apply

This course is suitable for:

  • Technologists
  • Researchers
  • Policymakers
  • Students
  • Professionals whose work touches AI
  • Learners worldwide

The course is delivered primarily in English. However, translation options are available in 11 languages.

Course Structure Structured across 10 modules (duration not specified)

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official program page to review the course details and enrol through the official platform.

👉 Visit the program page for details

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