Tech Ethics: Critical Thinking in the Age of Apps, Algorithms, and AI

Overview

Tech Ethics sharpens the critical-thinking and ethical-reasoning skills you need to weigh the impact of new and developing technologies — from apps and algorithms to AI — on your work and everyday life. Political philosopher and Harvard Professor Michael Sandel leads a thought-provoking dialogue with actor Michael B. Jordan and a panel of technology professionals, prompting you to examine hard questions rather than settle for easy answers.

This is an official Harvard Online course, featuring faculty from the Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences and delivered on Harvard Online's learning platform. IPMC International handles your registration, payment and local support, then enrols you on the course. The format is short and self-paced, and the certificate of completion is issued by Harvard Online.

What you'll learn

This short course strengthens three connected ethical-reasoning skills:

• Decision-making — develop a clearer, more deliberate way of reaching decisions when new technologies raise competing considerations.
• Perspective and reasoning — investigate difficult trade-offs and engage with diverse moral and ethical perspectives, rather than defaulting to a single point of view.
• Values and purpose — gain techniques for articulating your personal values and applying them to the technology choices you face at work and in life.

Faculty

Michael J. Sandel — Your instructor. The Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard, and one of the world's best-known political philosophers. He is joined in dialogue by actor Michael B. Jordan and a panel of technology professionals who bring the ethical questions to life. Affiliations are listed for identification purposes only.

Who it's for

This course suits anyone who wants to think more clearly about the ethics of technology — whether you build, buy, manage or simply use apps, algorithms and AI in your work. It's ideal for professionals, graduates and organisations who want a globally recognised Harvard Online credential to advance their careers or capabilities.

Your certificate

On successful completion you receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Harvard Online. Once you've earned it you can add it to your CV and LinkedIn — for example, under LinkedIn "Licenses & Certifications" list Harvard Online as the issuing organisation and the certificate for Tech Ethics as the credential.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost through IPMC?

The course fee is confirmed on enquiry and put in writing before payment.

How do I pay?

Pay IPMC securely by debit/credit card in UAE Dirhams (UAE) or by UPI, card or net banking in Indian Rupees (India).

Is the certificate really from Harvard Online?

Yes. The course is delivered by Harvard Online and the certificate of completion is issued by Harvard Online.

How long does it take?

It's a short course of roughly 2–3 hours in total, and it's introductory — no prior background in philosophy or technology is required.

When does it start?

This is a self-paced Harvard Online course, so you can start anytime and learn at your own pace. Enquire and we'll get you enrolled.