AI and Society: AI for a Greater Good

The UBC Micro-certificate in AI and Society: AI for the Greater Good provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of AI and its presence in our everyday lives. It covers fundamental concepts of AI systems and delves into the ethical considerations and challenges that can emerge during the development and deployment of AI solutions, including the problem of biased data regarding racial, cultural, gender or political identities. Learners will explore the potential of AI to contribute to the common good, while also gaining an understanding of the importance of establishing ethical standards that address concerns surrounding bias, accountability, transparency and human rights.

By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:

• Understand what AI is and how the public interacts with AI daily
• Learn how AI is built and identify AI problem-solving applications
• Learn about the impact that AI has on work and society
• Explore the ethical challenges that can arise in the development and use of AI
• Understand how AI can be applied to the common good

Who This Program is For?

Technical and coding skills are not required to take this program. It is designed to accommodate professionals in non-technical or tech-adjacent roles, including:

• leaders and professionals, from business and operational managers, owners and CEOs, and digital transformation leads to business intelligence and financial teams, seeking a solid understanding of AI systems, as well as the opportunities and concerns AI presents for individuals, organizations and society as a whole
• experienced and established professionals interested in exploring the challenges and potential of AI, and the importance of creating ethical standards to eliminate bias and promote transparency