Course curriculum

  • 1

    Section 1: Introduction to critical thinking and AI ethics

    • 1.1 Welcome to this unit

    • 1.2 Introducing ethical AI

    • 1.3 What this unit will cover

    • 1.4 What you’ll learn

    • 1.5 A note on completing this unit

    • 1.6 Section 1 quiz
  • 2

    Section 2: Understanding responsible, ethical AI

    • 2.1 Welcome to section 2

    • 2.2 Benefits and drawbacks of AI

    • 2.3 Understanding responsible AI

    • 2.4 Example: Responsible AI frameworks

    • 2.5 Ethical considerations

    • 2.6 Cyber security considerations

    • 2.7 Examples: Malicious AI tools

    • 2.8 Managing cyber security risks

    • 2.9 Legislation and standards

    • 2.10 Section 2 Quiz
  • 3

    Section 3: Understanding critical thinking

    • 3.1 Welcome to section 3

    • 3.2 Understanding critical thinking processes

    • 3.3 Characteristics of critical thinking

    • 3.4 Understanding assumptions

    • 3.5 Using critical thinking techniques

    • 3.6 Critical thinking and AI

    • 3.7 Documenting a critical thinking report

    • 3.8 Critical thinking report template

    • 3.9 Useful tools for critical thinking

    • 3.10 Section 3 Quiz
  • 4

    Section 4: Reviewing AI use

    • 4.1 Welcome to section 4

    • 4.2 Reviewing AI use and improving critical thinking

    • 4.3 Determining the AI technologies used

    • 4.4 Common AI technologies

    • 4.5 Understanding organisational guidelines

    • 4.6 Analysing AI use

    • 4.7 Assessing cyber security practices and knowledge

    • 4.8 Determining strengths and areas of improvement

    • 4.9 Tips for presenting your recommendations

    • 4.10 Section 4 Quiz
  • 5

    Section 5: Improving your critical thinking

    • 5.1 Welcome to section 5

    • 5.2 Identifying strengths and weaknesses

    • 5.3 Determining opportunities

    • 5.4 Analysing threats

    • 5.5 Putting together a SWOT analysis

    • 5.6 Example: Personal SWOT analysis

    • 5.7 SWOT analysis template

    • 5.8 Creating a self-development plan

    • 5.9 Self-development plan template

    • 5.10 Section 5 Quiz
  • 6

    Section 6: AI ethics and critical thinking summary

    • 6.1 Welcome to section 6

    • 6.2 Key takeaways

    • 6.3 The future of responsible and ethical AI

    • 6.4 How to keep your knowledge up to date

    • 6.5 Congratulations and what’s next
  • 7

    Section 7: Bonus resouces

    • 7.1 Bonus section introduction

    • 7.2 Navigating Responsible AI in small and medium businesses

    • 7.3 Responsible AI - Your Questions Answered

    • 7.4 Implementing Australia’s AI Ethics Principles Report

    • 7.5 Prioritising People and Planet as the Metrics for Responsible AI

    • 7.6 Safe and responsible AI in Australia - Discussion Paper

    • 7.7 Navigating AI - Analysis and guidance on the use and adoption of AI

    • 7.8 AI Ethics in Action - An Enterprise Guide to Progressing Trustworthy AI

    • 7.9 eSafety Commissioner's Position Statement on Generative AI

    • 7.10 Australia's Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework

    • 7.11 Safe and Responsible AI in Australia