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