Helping shape the digital future through ethics, innovation and inclusion, this course explores how regulation can create a safer, fairer and more accessible online world.
Digital Regulation

Training details
Location
Online
Start Date
07/05/2026
End Date
17/12/2026
Target Audiance
AI Act Compliance & Ethical AI - Trustworthy AI
Teaching language(s)
English; Portuguese
Organizing institution
FCT-FCCN
Delivery mode
Online
Level
Advanced
Format
Self-paced Module
Industrial domains
Finance and legal, Public sector
Topics / Keywords
Digital Regulation; Types of Regulation; Tools of Regulation; Accessibility
What You Will Learn
- Understand the concept of digital regulation
- Identify two main objectives of digital regulation
- Identify two roles of digital regulation in society
- Recognise at least two challenges of digital regulation
- Identify two characteristics regarding how the DSA contributes to a more transparent digital environment
- Identify at least three main models of regulatory approaches
- Understand the concept of digital accessibility
- Identify two criteria for defining accessibility goals
Agenda
Part I – Foundations of Digital Regulation
. Module 1 – Introduction to Digital Regulation
. Module 2 – European Context and Current Challenges
Part II – Structures and Types of Regulation
. Module 3 – Regulation of Platforms and Markets
. Module 4 – Data Regulation
. Module 5 – Regulation of Emerging Technologies and Accessibility
Part III – Tools and Implementation of Regulations
. Module 6 – Compliance Support Tools
. Module 7 – Practical Application and Monitoring
Part IV – Specific Regulation and Accessibility
. Module 8 – Foundations of Digital Accessibility
. Module 9 – Planning the Accessible Transformation
. Module 10 – Internal Promotion and Awareness
Course Description
Explore the future of digital regulation!
Get ready to dive into an innovative course that goes far beyond theory. Here, you will master the key concepts of digital regulation, from legal and policy foundations to the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s online environment.
Explore essential topics in depth, such as digital services and markets, data protection, artificial intelligence, content moderation, electronic commerce and, of course, digital accessibility. The course is designed to help you interpret and apply the rules that promote a safer, more ethical and more inclusive digital space.
More than simply learning, you will gain practical tools to lead the transformation of digital accessibility in your organisation. Discover how to plan and implement effective strategies by accessing informative and educational resources that will help you promote digital accessibility among teams and stakeholders.
Join us and become an agent of change, ready to face the challenges of the digital world and create a positive and lasting impact!
Certificate/badge details
At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will have a test with a mandatory knowledge check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test, which will account for 50% of the final grade.

