Key details
- Programme typeOnline Certificate Course
- LocationOnline
- Start date25 Jun 2025 - Open
- Duration6 weeks
- Commitment6-8 hours per week
- DepartmentLSE Law School, School of Public Policy
Overview
AI is revolutionising industries, redefining workplaces, and presents not only immense potential but also complex challenges. Governments worldwide are positioning themselves in the AI race including the US, China, the EU, the UK, India, and Singapore. In addition, AI regulation is shaping the global compliance landscape.
This course empowers you with the knowledge to analyse and adapt to AI policy and regulatory changes in major global markets. You’ll explore the policy strategies driving AI governance, examine the frameworks designed to balance innovation with security, and dive deep into ethical considerations. No prior legal or regulatory background is required.
Impact
- Understand the distinction between AI and non-AI systems
- Explore what makes AI a disruptive technology
- Deep dive into the core principles, methods, and frameworks underpinning AI regulation and governance
- Discover the design requirements for high-risk AI systems
- Learn about the five principles guiding AI regulation in the UK
- Weigh the risks and challenges of generative AI from a regulatory perspective
Programme content
This online certificate course is 6 weeks (excluding orientation week) with a time commitment of 6-8 hours per week.
Who attends?
- Professionals involved in compliance and technology
- In-house legal advisors seeking to navigate AI regulations
- Policy team managers overseeing AI governance
- Professionals in technology companies or start-ups with compliance questions
Why LSE?
LSE Online builds on our 130 year tradition of exploring the interconnected, multidisciplinary nature of our world that shape society and business globally. Since our inception in 1895, LSE has been a pioneer in providing courses for professional development. Our founding commitment is to understand the causes of things for the betterment of society. Never has this been a more important goal than in these times of unparalleled change. We provide you with the insights and skills to think critically and independently. To make the connections, see the greater picture. To shape the future by understanding today. Whatever stage you are in your life and career. Wherever you are in the world.
Faculty
The design of this online certificate course is guided by LSE faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course.
Professor Andrew Murray
Professor of Law
Professor Alexander Evans OBE FRHistS
Associate Dean (Strategic Development), MPA in Data Science for Public Policy Programme Director
Dr Ayse Gizem Yasar
Assistant Professor (Education)
Department overview
LSE Law School is one of the world’s best schools. In the UK, it was ranked in the top 5 law schools overall by The Complete University Guide in 2023. In the QS World University rankings for 2022, the law school was ranked seventh (out of 200 worldwide).
The LSE School of Public Policy is at the heart of LSE, ranked the Number 1 social sciences institution in Europe and number 2 in the world. In the centre of a leading global city, we have an unparalleled capability to advance the frontiers of understanding and leading public policy.
Fees and entry requirements
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an LSE certificate of competence.
Entry requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course.