About this certificate

This certificate from CISI is essential learning for anyone wanting to understand the fundamental ethical and management issues in the deployment of AI in finance. By completing the certificate you will learn:

  • how AI can be developed in ways benefitting society
  • the relevance of ethical codes in the deployment of AI
  • the importance of risk management when considering AI
  • the human aspect of managing AI systems.

AI systems rely on large amounts of data, which raises privacy concerns. Without ethical guidelines and regulations in place, the misuse or mishandling of data can result in harm to individuals or groups. There are also large and widely misunderstood and misinterpreted implications for professionals working in financial services. Ideally, AI systems should be transparent, accountable and inclusive, and not reinforce or amplify existing inequalities. As AI becomes more advanced and widespread, there are growing concerns about issues such as bias, transparency, accountability and safety. If people do not believe that AI is being developed and used in a responsible and ethical manner, they hesitate to use it, and interact with beneficial technologies.

Modules included within this certificate:

  • AI - an introduction
  • Ethical AI and professional codes of conduct
  • Risk management in AI
  • Strategic approaches to AI
  • Tactical development of AI (executive management)
  • Further module containing curated AI learning (videos/articles).

Key information

  • This certificate consists of five modules with online tests and an additional module of curated AI learning.
  • Complete all five modules and tests along with the additional learning, to gain your certificate, which is co-branded by ACCA and Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).
  • This certificate is relevant for those who have a strong interest in how AI will affect their business and wish to demonstrate their competence and knowledge in this area. It may be of specific interest to those working across financial services functions, including risk, compliance, asset management, banking, insurance, operations and financial planning, and wealth and investment managers.
  • Written by experts for financial services practitioners.
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