Micro-credential
Artificial Intelligence Policies
Learn the importance of factoring artificial intelligence into policy design and implementation.
Start date
To be announced
Duration
6 weeks / 42 hours
Study mode
Online
Fees
$1190.00 AUD (inc GST)
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What you will learn
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As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation become more prevalent across workplaces in all sectors, ensuring policies appropriately factor for the social and ethical implications of these technologies is increasingly important.
This course is ideal for professionals wanting to be prepared for the policy challenges that accompany technological advancement.
Examine the social and ethical implications of AI
Gain an understanding of the key social and ethical implications of AI in the workplace, and the way governments are situating these concerns within policy development.
Critically analyse AI initiatives and strategies
Learn how to critically assess AI policies, initiatives and strategies by reviewing leading global frameworks and workplace policies.
Consider how AI policies are influencing work
Learn about some of the leading AI policies at multiple levels, and explore national and international policy frameworks and principles related to AI and influencing the workplace.
Who you will learn from
Learn from skilled academics and professional experts who will share invaluable knowledge you can use in your job.
Professor Leah Ruppanner
Professor of Sociology, and director of The Future of Work Lab
Leah is a quantitative methodologist whose research focuses on the impact of gender equality and family policy on individuals’ lives through analysis of large cross-national data. Her research has been published in top-tier sociology journals and featured in Slate, The Guardian, The New York Times, The Conversation, and The Age. She is also a Research Fellow at the ARC Centre for Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course.
Lía Acosta Rueda
Research coordinator, The Future of Work Lab
Lía is an economist with expertise in public policy, gender, and monitoring and evaluation. Prior to joining the Future of Work Lab, Lía provided technical assistance for the design of impact evaluations of social policies in Mexico.
Sophie Squires
Research coordinator, The Future of Work Lab
Sophie is an anthropologist with an interest in gender, politics and the media. She works across various social and gender equality projects, including currently working on evaluating equal opportunity policies of local government and researching barriers to women’s representation.
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The series also provides a pathway into the Master of Social Policy. See course details for more information.
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Fees
For individuals
To take Artificial Intelligence Policies as a stand-alone micro-credential, you'll pay the normal course price.
$1190.00 AUD (inc GST)
Please contact Student Support to discuss discounts and payment options for University of Melbourne staff or alumni, or to pay by invoice
For teams
If you have three or more team members who are keen to upskill with Artificial Intelligence Policies, get in touch to discuss pricing. For large groups, we can also deliver and contextualise this course exclusively for your organisation.
Pricing on request
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