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Understand AI ethics, bias, data privacy and governance and use AI responsibly and confidently in your professional role

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Understanding why AI ethics and responsible use matter, giving you a clear framework for professional AI decision-making.
  • How to recognise bias in AI systems, identifying risks in recruitment, content and data-driven decisions before they cause harm.
  • Applying GDPR principles to AI tool use, ensuring personal and commercially sensitive data is handled securely and lawfully.
  • How to approach transparency in AI-generated content, understanding disclosure obligations and the professional risks of hallucination.
  • Understanding intellectual property rights in AI-generated outputs, protecting your organisation from copyright and licensing risks.
  • Applying human oversight principles to high-risk AI decisions, maintaining clear accountability and escalation processes within your organisation.
  • How to navigate major AI governance frameworks, applying the EU AI Act and ISO 42001 to build effective organisational policy.
  • Building a responsible AI approach for your team, creating practical guidelines that embed ethical principles into everyday workflows.
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    GL Group
    May 2026
  • AI for Productivity

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    RAF Culdrose
    April 2026
  • The tutor went carefully over the basics of Photoshop, which I plunged into several years ago when it was much simpler than it is now. This information has been a life changer and I am very grateful.

    June 2026
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    Dyson
    April 2026
  • Everything went great! Nick was really helpful and answered all my questions.

    Kath S
    July 2026
  • Incredible experience with Transmedia. The trainer was diligent, engaging and clearly a huge subject matter expert. We walked away with highly applicable new skills. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

    Aurora Healthcare
    April 2026
  • iIt was great thanks! We all learned a lot and have been busy putting our training into action. We found the trainer engaging and he answered a lot of questions we had and we enjoyed his little tests!

    AS Group Limited
    June 2026
  • We had a wonderful time training with you guys and have passed you on to everyone here at the Gallery. I can't thank you all enough for creating such an engaging and warm environment to learn in!

    National Gallery
    May 2026
  • Our tutor was so patient and the lesson was structured so that you revised and carry out small tasks independently to memorise and learn. I've come away far more confident and supported. Cheers Transmedia!

    Tom S
    March 2026
  • It was a great course, covering all the basics - well taught and Lee, our trainer was endlessly patient!

    Jenny B
    May 2026
  • 10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    May 2026
  • It was a pleasure to attend this training session which was catered to our specific needs. Anthony was clearly adept with his InDesign skills and very flexible managing our queries.

    Broadwick Studio
    July 2026
  • We had a fantastic session with Anthony focused on designing for print. He tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.

    Rebecca F
    May 2026
  • AI for Productivity

    Our needs and expectations were surpassed.

    FSL Aerospace
    June 2026
  • One of the most enjoyable and informative courses I have ever attended.

    Invacore Ltd
    June 2026
  • AI for Copywriting

    The trainer really went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with everything he had taught and explained. His teaching style was great and very thorough - I definitely learnt a lot!

    GL Group
    May 2026
  • AI for Productivity

    An excellent presentation, very clearly explained and enjoyable at the same time. Has given me confidence in using this software.

    RAF Culdrose
    April 2026
  • The tutor went carefully over the basics of Photoshop, which I plunged into several years ago when it was much simpler than it is now. This information has been a life changer and I am very grateful.

    June 2026
  • Lots of glowing comments from the first lot of training - especially about how good and engaging our trainer was - sounds like the team got a lot of benefit from it!

    Dyson
    April 2026
  • Everything went great! Nick was really helpful and answered all my questions.

    Kath S
    July 2026
  • Incredible experience with Transmedia. The trainer was diligent, engaging and clearly a huge subject matter expert. We walked away with highly applicable new skills. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

    Aurora Healthcare
    April 2026
  • iIt was great thanks! We all learned a lot and have been busy putting our training into action. We found the trainer engaging and he answered a lot of questions we had and we enjoyed his little tests!

    AS Group Limited
    June 2026
  • We had a wonderful time training with you guys and have passed you on to everyone here at the Gallery. I can't thank you all enough for creating such an engaging and warm environment to learn in!

    National Gallery
    May 2026
  • Our tutor was so patient and the lesson was structured so that you revised and carry out small tasks independently to memorise and learn. I've come away far more confident and supported. Cheers Transmedia!

    Tom S
    March 2026
  • It was a great course, covering all the basics - well taught and Lee, our trainer was endlessly patient!

    Jenny B
    May 2026
  • 10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    May 2026
  • It was a pleasure to attend this training session which was catered to our specific needs. Anthony was clearly adept with his InDesign skills and very flexible managing our queries.

    Broadwick Studio
    July 2026
  • We had a fantastic session with Anthony focused on designing for print. He tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.

    Rebecca F
    May 2026

This AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course includes

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We offer AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance as a private course.

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Course Outline for AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance

Understanding AI and Why Responsible Use Matters

  • Reviewing how AI tools work at a practical level: what they can and cannot do and why outputs vary
  • Understanding the difference between narrow AI, generative AI and emerging AI systems in a professional context
  • Recognising why AI ethics and governance have become business-critical concerns for organisations of all sizes
  • Exploring real-world examples of AI failures, unintended consequences and reputational harm caused by unethical AI use
  • Establishing a shared vocabulary for responsible AI: fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy and human oversight

Understanding Bias in AI and How to Recognise It

  • Understanding how bias enters AI systems through training data, model design and human decision-making
  • Recognising the different types of bias relevant to professional contexts: historical, representation, measurement and feedback bias
  • Exploring documented examples of AI bias in recruitment, lending, healthcare and content moderation
  • Understanding the difference between intentional and unintentional bias and why the latter is often harder to detect
  • Developing practical strategies for identifying and reducing bias in AI-generated outputs used in professional workflows

Data Privacy and Security When Using AI

  • Understanding what happens to data when it is entered into AI tools: storage, training use and third-party access
  • Reviewing the data privacy implications of using consumer AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini with business information
  • Understanding GDPR obligations and how they apply to the use of AI in processing personal data
  • Identifying which types of information should never be entered into a public AI tool: personal data, client data and commercially sensitive content
  • Reviewing best practice for using AI tools securely within an organisational context, including enterprise-tier AI products

Transparency and Honesty in AI-Generated Content

  • Understanding the obligation to be transparent about AI involvement in content, decisions and communications
  • Reviewing emerging sector guidelines and regulatory expectations around disclosure of AI-generated material
  • Exploring the risks of passing off AI-generated content as entirely human-produced in professional and public-facing contexts
  • Understanding hallucination: why AI tools sometimes produce plausible but factually incorrect outputs
  • Developing a personal and organisational approach to reviewing, verifying and responsibly attributing AI-generated content

AI and Intellectual Property

  • Understanding the intellectual property landscape as it applies to AI-generated text, images, code and other content
  • Reviewing the current legal position on copyright ownership of AI-generated outputs in the UK and internationally
  • Understanding the risks of AI tools reproducing copyrighted material and how to mitigate them in professional workflows
  • Exploring the implications of using proprietary data, brand assets or third-party content as inputs to AI tools
  • Keeping up to date with rapidly evolving AI and intellectual property legislation and guidance

Human Oversight and Accountability in AI Use

  • Understanding why human oversight is essential when AI is used to inform or automate consequential decisions
  • Exploring the concept of meaningful human control: what it means in practice and how to maintain it
  • Reviewing high-risk AI use cases where automated decision-making requires particular caution: hiring, credit, health and legal contexts
  • Understanding who is accountable when AI-generated content or decisions cause harm within an organisation
  • Developing clear internal processes for escalation, review and sign-off when AI is used in sensitive or high-stakes situations

AI Governance Frameworks and Organisational Policy

  • Reviewing major AI governance frameworks including the EU AI Act, the UK AI regulatory approach and ISO 42001
  • Understanding how organisations are developing internal AI policies, acceptable use guidelines and governance structures
  • Exploring the key components of an effective organisational AI policy: scope, permitted tools, prohibited uses and review processes
  • Understanding the role of AI risk assessment in identifying and managing the ethical risks of new AI implementations
  • Reviewing practical examples of AI governance in action across different sectors: financial services, healthcare, media and public bodies

Building a Responsible Approach to AI in Your Organisation

  • Identifying the most significant AI ethics risks relevant to your own professional role and industry sector
  • Developing practical guidelines for responsible AI use within your team or organisation
  • Understanding how to evaluate a new AI tool for ethical risk before adopting it in a professional workflow
  • Staying informed about AI ethics developments: key organisations, publications and regulatory bodies to follow
  • Creating a personal action plan for embedding responsible AI principles into everyday professional practice
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FAQs about the AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course

Is this AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to considering AI ethics or who have never had formal learning in the subject. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course?

Our AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course is extremely interactive. You will be covering AI governance and ethical issues throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be inviting questions and supporting you through each step.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course?

For private classes in AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course?

We offer ongoing support to our AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our AI Ethics, Responsible AI and Governance course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

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