Digital Ethics

Training details

Location

Online

Date

22/12/2025

Target Audiance

Non-Technical

Teaching language(s)

English; Portuguese

Organizing institution

FCT-FCCN

Delivery mode

Online

Level

Introductory

Format

Self-paced Module

Industrial domains

other sectors

Topics / Keywords

Responsible AI, legislation, personal data protection

Explore the Digital World with awareness! Learn to make responsible decisions, protect your privacy, and promote a safer online environment.

What You Will Learn

  • Define digital ethics and identify the main ethical challenges in the digital world.
  • Understand the principles of privacy and data protection.
  • Understand the relationship between cybersecurity and ethics.
  • Evaluate ethical issues in emerging technologies.
  • Recognise social responsibility and digital ethics, including the impact of technology on civil society and businesses

Agenda

Part I – Digital Ethics
Module 1 – Definition and Importance of Ethics in the Digital World

Part II – Privacy and Data Protection
Module 2 – Online Privacy
Module 3 – Protection of Personal Data
Module 4 – Legislation

Part III – Cybersecurity and Ethics
Module 5 – Ethics in Security

Part IV – Ethics in New Technologies
Module 6 – Technological Innovations
Module 7 – Artificial Intelligence
Module 8 – Social Networks

Part V – Social Responsibility and Digital Ethics
Module 9 – Digital Citizenship and Social Responsibility

Course Description

In this digital ethics course, participants will learn about the importance of ethics in the digital environment, privacy and data protection, cybersecurity, ethical issues related to artificial intelligence, and the social responsibility of technology companies. The course aims to promote ethical practices and a healthy digital environment.

Certificate/badge details

<p>At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will complete a mandatory learning assessment test, which will account for 50% of your final grade.<br />
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test, which will account for the remaining 50% of your final grade.</p>