PowerED™ by Athabasca University’s 100% Online AI Ethics Certificate.

 Gain job-ready and in-demand skills  

This online, on-demand micro-credential is the first of its kind globally, designed to equip you with practical, in-demand skills to confidently and responsibly handle AI in your workplace. 

Pursue new opportunities

With the rise of AI, companies urgently need experts to guide ethical and responsible AI practices—and they’re willing to pay top salaries. Whether you’re ready to step into a new field or grow in your current role, this credential equips you with essential skills and positions you for exciting, well-compensated opportunities. Here’s what’s possible:

• AI Ethics Specialist – Lead responsible AI practices, setting standards for ethical technology use in your organization.
  Average salary: $106,691 USD per year (Glassdoor).
  
  
• Data Privacy Analyst – Manage and protect data, offering solutions that prioritize customer trust and regulatory compliance.
  Average salary: $96,479 USD per year (Glassdoor).  
  
  
• Technology Policy Advisor – Shape policies that impact AI’s role in society, balancing ethical responsibility with innovation.
  Average salary: $194,104 USD per year (Glassdoor).
  
  
• Risk and Ethics Manager – Identify AI risks and opportunities, working with leadership to integrate AI responsibly.
  Average salary: $116,350 USD per year (Glassdoor).

Gain the credibility and confidence to advance in your field or pivot to new, high-impact roles—positioning yourself as a key player in the future of responsible AI. 

Advance in your current career

As AI becomes essential in the workplace, professionals who understand and manage AI ethics will stand out. This micro-credential strengthens your skills, positioning you as the go-to person for ethical AI oversight and responsible decision-making. Whether you’re in HR, marketing, data analysis, or project management, this expertise empowers you to:

1. Guide your team in designing and using AI responsibly, ensuring systems are fair, transparent, and aligned with ethical standards.
2. Oversee compliance in AI and data privacy, safeguarding sensitive information and reducing organizational risk.
3. Assess AI’s risks and benefits, helping leadership make informed, ethical choices that build trust.

Who should enroll?

This micro-credential is open to anyone ready to take control of AI in their workplace—there are no formal admission requirements. 

This program is ideal for a wide range of professionals: technologists developing AI solutions, managers overseeing AI-driven teams, and executives shaping their company’s ethical standards in AI. It’s also perfectly suited for ethics officers leading technology initiatives and any learner interested in the evolving relationship between AI and ethics. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of AI, make confident, ethical decisions, or pursue high-paying roles in the AI field, this program is designed with you in mind.

 Tackle AI uncertainty head-on  

In today’s fast-evolving digital world, many professionals feel uneasy about AI and its potential impacts on their work. From worries about bias and fairness to concerns about data privacy, transparency, and job security, it’s natural to feel uncertain about technology we don’t fully understand.

PowerED by Athabasca University’s 100% Online Artificial Intelligence Ethics Micro-Credential equips you with practical knowledge to cut through the mystery surrounding AI. Designed for everyday professionals, this course will empower you to harness AI with confidence, ensuring ethical, transparent, and effective use of technology in your workplace. Say goodbye to AI anxieties and hello to informed, responsible decision-making.